Overview
- An order dated October 28, released on Friday, denied bail to Satish Mothkuri after the judge found prima facie that he smothered Mansukh Hiran to death.
- The court cited CCTV footage, call data records and other material as sufficient at this stage to indicate Mothkuri’s involvement.
- Arguments seeking parity with co-accused who secured bail were rejected, with the judge noting those cases stood on a different footing.
- Prosecutors alleged Mothkuri helped dump Hiran’s body and acted for monetary consideration as part of the Antilia SUV–linked conspiracy.
- Post-incident travel from Mumbai to Delhi and then to Nepal was flagged as suspicious conduct with no satisfactory explanation.