Team Goemkarponn
MAPUSA: The Additional Sessions Court in Mapusa on Friday began hearing arguments on the second set of bail applications filed by Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra in connection with the Birch fire case. The matter has been adjourned for further submissions on March 24.
Counsel representing the accused contended that there has been a significant shift in circumstances since their earlier bail pleas were rejected. The defence highlighted that the Anjuna police have now filed a chargesheet in the case, arguing that this development limits the need for further custodial interrogation and supports their request for bail.
On the other hand, the prosecution is likely to strongly resist the plea, citing the gravity of the allegations and the circumstances linked to the fire incident.
Meanwhile, in a separate but related matter, the court has postponed its decision on the anticipatory bail applications filed by the Luthra brothers in a document forgery case registered by Mapusa police. The order, which was expected earlier, will now be delivered on March 24.
Both proceedings stem from the ongoing legal challenges faced by the brothers following the Birch fire incident, which had attracted widespread attention over concerns related to safety compliance.
With further arguments in the fire case and the ruling in the forgery matter scheduled for the same day, March 24 is set to be a key date in determining the immediate legal course for the accused.
