Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Court Grants Bail in Siddique Mobile Number Takeover Case
A man named Vivek Sabharwal was given bail after being accused of trying to take over the phone number of the late politician Baba Siddique.
The court decided he could be released because he said he would help with the investigation, and his phones had already been taken.
Someone tried to get the phone number by pretending to be Siddique's wife.
Sabharwal's lawyer said it would be impossible to fake important documents belonging to someone who has passed away.
Vivek Sabharwal, accused of attempting to take control of Baba Siddique's mobile number, was granted bail.
The court cited his willingness to cooperate and the seizure of his phones as reasons for the bail.
Siddique's family kept the mobile number active due to its connection to business operations.
An unknown person allegedly created a fake email in Siddique's wife's name to gain control.
Sabharwal's lawyer argued it was impossible to forge deceased persons' official documents.
- Who
- Vivek Sabharwal alias Amit was accused.
- What
- Vivek Sabharwal was granted bail after being arrested for attempting to take control of Baba Siddique's mobile number.
- When
- The bail was granted on Thursday.
- Where
- A sessions court in Mumbai granted the bail.
- Why
- He allegedly tried to become the authorized signatory of Baba Siddique's mobile number using fraudulent methods.
Prosecution
Defense
Detention
Prosecution
The accused's further detention is necessary to prevent repetition of the crime and tampering of evidence.
Defense
The accused is ready to cooperate with the probe.
- Accused
- Vivek Sabharwal alias Amit
- Victim
- Baba Siddique
- Bail Granted By
- Sessions Court
- Reason for Bail
- Cooperation with probe, seized phones
- Lawyer's Argument
- Impossible to forge deceased's documents
