Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 17 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant Tirumalesh Mallesham Katla vs. State of Maharashtra (respondent). Intervenor: Mrs. Shshma Parmanand Katla, represented by Dr. Ramdas Sabban, Mr. Shrikant Kolnpelli and Mr. Rohit Chitiken. Respondent’s counsel: Mr. Bapu V. Holambe Patil. Police presence: API, Bhiwandi City Police Station.
- Applications: Anticipatory Bail Application No.1490 of 2026; Interim Application No.1882 of 2026 for intervention.
- Allegations: FIR (Crime No. 340 of 2026, dated 25.05.2026) filed at Bhiwandi City Police Station based on a report by Sau. Sushma Parmanand Katla, alleging the applicant surrendered two LIC policies of the complainant without authority and forged signatures. Offences cited: Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2) and 351(2) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The anticipatory bail petition was filed under Section 482 of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
- Applicant’s defence: Claims complainant (wife of his younger brother) was residing in Zimbabwe; he handled all LIC transactions, and the surrendered policy proceeds were credited to the complainant’s account, indicating no wrongful gain. He also argues the case stems from a family dispute related to a gift deed executed by his father concerning house property.
- Procedural history: Charge‑sheet already filed; interim protection order dated 11 June 2026 previously granted, under which the applicant attended the police station as directed.
Final Outcome
- The court, after hearing counsel for the applicant, respondent and intervenor, confirmed the interim protection order of 11 June 2026, subject to the condition that the applicant shall attend the police station whenever called.
- The anticipatory bail application (No.1490 of 2026) is allowed and disposed of.
- The intervenor’s application (No.1882 of 2026) is also allowed.
Topics: Anticipatory Bail, LIC Policy Surrender, Family Dispute