State vs Firoz Hussain and others (Chhota Shakeel extortion case)

Updates

1. News22 Nov 2025

   Two more accused discharged in MCOCA extortion case linked to Chhota Shakeel

   MUMBAI: A special court constituted under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has discharged two more men- Firoz Hussain...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A special court released two men from a case involving alleged extortion.

   Who:

   The special court handles the law against organized crime. Firoz Hussain and one other man were the accused parties.

   When:

   Reported on 22 Nov 2025.

   Where:

   Mumbai, Maharashtra.

   What it means:

   The court discharged the two men, meaning the legal proceedings against these specific individuals have ended.

   Hindustan Times
2. Hearing10 Apr 2024

   Special MCOCA court grants bail to Firoz Hussain Shaikh

   The High Court observed that the accused Firoz Hussain Shaikh and others did not deliver the extorted money as alleged, but instead returned the funds to co-accused Salim Fruit, subsequently granting relief to the applicants.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A special court allowed a man to leave jail while awaiting trial.

   Who:

   Firoz Hussain Shaikh is the accused, Salim Fruit is a co-accused, and the Special MCOCA Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 10 Apr 2024.

   Where:

   Special MCOCA Court, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court found the men did not keep the money but returned it to a co-accused.

   What it means:

   The accused will be released from custody while the court case continues.

   Indian Kanoon