Forgery and Bail: Unraveling the Legal Double-Dealing

An individual accused of design theft from a Pune-based firm secured bail using a fake court order with a forged signature. The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail, later revoked after suspicions arose. The accused remains absconding, with fresh charges now filed.

An alleged mastermind in a design theft case has reportedly obtained bail through deceptive means, creating legal turmoil. Accusations of forging a court order have been made against Haribhau Chemte, who is currently at large, raising serious concerns about legal malpractice.

The forgery allegations surfaced when CTR Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based company, discovered misuse of their patented designs by a Chennai company, prompting police investigations. Haribhau Chemte, a former quality control employee, is among those accused of the crime. The police claim Chemte used a falsified court order for gaining anticipatory bail, featuring a forged signature of a judicial magistrate.

The Bombay High Court initially granted Chemte bail but revoked it upon realizing the deception. Vimantal police have filed new charges under various sections relating to forgery and fraud, while the suspect remains absconding amidst heightened legal scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)