Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Cancels Chhota Rajan's Bail in 2001 Murder Case
The Supreme Court has reversed the Bombay High Court's decision and cancelled Chhota Rajan's bail.
This ruling is connected to a 2001 murder case.
Rajan was previously granted bail but the Supreme Court overturned this, citing his 27 years as a fugitive and multiple convictions, including four cases.
His counsel argued lack of evidence, but the Court wasn't swayed, noting Rajan's history, and that witnesses often don't testify against him.
The cancellation of the bail was made on Wednesday.
Supreme Court cancelled Chhota Rajan's bail.
The case involves the 2001 murder of Jaya Shetty.
Bombay High Court previously granted bail.
Rajan was on the run for 27 years.
The Supreme Court noted Rajan's multiple convictions.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Chhota Rajan
- What
- Cancelled Chhota Rajan's bail
- When
- Wednesday, May 2024
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Due to Rajan's history of absconding and convictions in other cases
CBI
Chhota Rajan's Counsel
Evidence
CBI
CBI sought cancellation of bail citing evidence.
Chhota Rajan's Counsel
Counsel argued there was no evidence against Rajan.
- Case
- 2001 murder of Jaya Shetty
- Accused
- Chhota Rajan
- Court Decision
- Supreme Court cancelled bail
- Previous Ruling
- Bombay High Court granted bail
- Reason for Cancellation
- Rajan has multiple convictions and was on the run for 27 years
Sources
SC Cancels Bail of Chhota Rajan in 2001 Hotelier Jaya Shetty Murder Case
‘4 convictions, absconding for 27 years’: SC cancels bail granted to Chhota Rajan in Jaya Shetty murder case
SC cancels bail of Chhota Rajan in hotelier murder case
Supreme Court Cancels Bail Of Chhota Rajan In 2001 Mumbai Hotelier Murder Case
SC cancels Chhota Rajan's bail Mumbai hotelier murder case
