Supreme Court of India · 2009-07-31
M.M.Cooperative Bank Ltd vs J.P. Bhimani & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SC (SUPP) 1965
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.M.Cooperative Bank Ltd
- Respondent
- J.P. Bhimani & Anr
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- Cyriac Joseph, S.B. Sinha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the bail application of the first respondent involved in a large-scale financial scam under the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984, and the Indian Penal Code, specifically Sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 471, and 120B. The Court emphasized the serious implications of the alleged misappropriation on the lives of numerous individuals, highlighting the need to deny bail to prevent further adverse effects on society. The Court ultimately upheld the lower court's decision to deny bail, reinforcing the principle that those involved in significant financial crimes should not be released pending trial due to the potential for societal harm.