ABDUL GAFFAR ABDUL HABIB THEKIYA vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — ABA/490/2026

Case Summary: ABA/490/2026 Court Decision: The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) rejected the anticipatory bail application of Abdul Gaffar Abdul Habib Thekiya in a criminal conspiracy and aggravated cheating case. Key Facts: Thekiya allegedly orchestrated a Rs. 10 lakh fraud with co-accused Feroz Khan, who posed as a poultry grain supplier to deceive the complainant. Co-accused statements, call detail records showing continuous contact between Thekiya and Feroz from January 5-15, 2026, and corroborating witness statements established Thekiya's leadership role in the conspiracy and his receipt of Rs. 2,10,000 in proceeds. Reasoning: The court found sufficient material evidence beyond co-accused statements alone, including CDR evidence and witness corroboration, warranting custodial interrogation to unearth the criminal conspiracy's full scope. The serious nature of the offense (Section 318(4) BNS—aggravated cheating carrying seven years imprisonment) and need for asset recovery militated against bail. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.