The court directed that the accused be released immediately if they were not required in any other case. Each accused has been asked to submit a personal bond of Rs 15,000

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who holds the finance and planning portfolios. The meeting was also attended by Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Information Technology and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar