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Bombay High Court Denies Bail to UP Businessman in Baba Siddique Murder Case
The Bombay High Court rejected the bail plea of Akhilendra Pratap Singh, a UP-based businessman arrested in November 2014 in connection with Baba Siddique's murder. The court said the charges are serious and relief is not warranted at this stage. Siddique was shot dead in Bandra East on October 12, 2024, with police linking shooters to a gang and numerous arrests in the case.
Why It Matters
The decision highlights ongoing investigations into a high-profile political murder and potential ties to organized crime networks, signaling the case's prolonged legal trajectory and implications for the accused and associates.
Timeline
4 Events
HC denies bail to Akhilendra Pratap Singh
April 24, 2026
The Bombay High Court, in a single-judge bench of Justice R.M. Joshi, rejected the bail plea of Akhilendra Pratap Singh, stating that the seriousness of the charges did not warrant relief at this stage. The State and Siddique’s family opposed the bail, while the defence argued there was no substantive evidence and alleged misuse of police powers.
Baba Siddique shot dead in Bandra East
October 12, 2024
NCP leader Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead in Bandra East around 9:30 pm while leaving his son's office; three bullets struck him, two hit his vehicle, and one injured a passerby.
Police identify shooters and report number of arrests
October 2024
Police identified Gurmel Baljit Singh and Shivkumar Gautam as the shooters, allegedly linked to the gang led by Lawrence Bishnoi and Anmol Bishnoi. So far, 26 accused have been arrested, while three remain absconding.
UP businessman arrested in Baba Siddique murder case
November 2014
Akhilendra Pratap Singh, a businessman from Uttar Pradesh, was arrested in November 2014 in connection with the Baba Siddique murder case.