State vs. Accused in Baba Siddique murder case

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1. News30 Nov 2024

   Baba Siddique murder case: Provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOC) invo

   Recently, Zeeshan Siddique, the son of Baba Siddique, shared that Salman Khan has been a tremendous source of support for him and his family following.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The police have added a special law called the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act to the Baba Siddique murder case. This law is used specifically to target members of criminal syndicates and organized gangs. By applying this act, investigators can now use stricter rules to hold suspects for longer periods and make it much harder for them to get bail. This move signals that authorities believe the crime was part of a larger, coordinated criminal operation.

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2. News30 Nov 2024

   Mumbai police deploys MCOCA in high-profile Baba Siddique murder case: Here's what you need to know

   The investigation into the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has taken a serious turn as the Mumbai Police invoke the stringent MCOCA.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Mumbai police have added a special, stricter law called MCOCA to the case involving the murder of Baba Siddique. This law is typically used against organized crime groups and makes it much harder for the accused to get bail. By using this, the police are signaling that they believe the murder was a planned act by a criminal syndicate rather than an isolated incident. This change allows investigators more time and power to build their case.

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