SRJ 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.2476 OF 2010 Mr. Narendra C. Soni .. Applicant V/s. The Sr. Inspector of Police & Another .. Respondents Shri H.R.Desai, for Applicant. Shri S.N.Gawade, A.P.P. for the State-Respondents. CORAM : A.R.JOSHI, J DATED : JUNE 30th, 2010. P.C. 1. Heard rival submissions for sometime today and also on the previous date on this application for anticipatory bail preferred by the applicant apprehending his arrest in C.R.No.28 of 2009 of Bhayander Police Station for the offences punishable under section 135(1) (a) to (e)of Electricity Act, 2003. 2. Reportedly, a proceeding is pending before the Consumer Court preferred by the present applicant, challenging the excessive bill of Rs.5 lakhs. According to the applicant, as per directions of the Consumer Court, he has deposited Rs.1,94,000/- with the SRJ 2 complainant company i.e. Reliance Energy. Considering that matter is pending before the Consumer Court and considering the part payment made by the applicants, it would be in the fitness of the situation to allow the present application and in that event, the interim relief granted earlier vide order dated 17th June, 2010 is to be continued with following order:- (i) Criminal Application No.2476 of 2010 is allowed. (ii) In the event of arrest of applicant in C.R.No.28 of 2009 of Bhayander Police Station, he shall be released on his executing a P.R. bond in the sum of Rs.10,000/- with one surety for the like amount or alternatively on deposit of cash security of Rs.10,000/-. (iii) After availing the bail in the event of arrest, applicant shall attend the concerned Police Station as and when called. (A.R.JOSHI,J.)