In a major development, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to baker Anthony Paul and his associate, Rajesh Bobhate, both accused of planting drugs on actress Chrisann Pereira, who unknowingly carried the contraband to Dubai hidden in a trophy. She was released following an investigation conducted by the Mumbai Crime Branch, led by Joint Commissioner of Crime Lakhmi Gautam and Senior PI of Unit 10, Deepak Sawant. Their efforts were crucial in her release from Sharjah, allowing her to return to Mumbai in August last year. 

This decision came after the Sessions Court had earlier denied bail to Paul, citing his key role in framing not only Pereira but also four other victims, including Rodrigues. Rodrigues, a DJ, was arrested in Sharjah for carrying drug-laced cakes that had been handed to him under the pretext of being part of an event. His family, supported by the Indian government, has been fighting to appeal his conviction.