17-BA651-2023+.DOC
Santosh
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO. 651 OF 2023
SANTOSH
Harshal Manohar Bendre ...Applicant
SUBHASH
KULKARNI
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SANTOSH SUBHASH
The State of Maharashtra …Respondent
KULKARNI
Date: 2024.02.01
10:54:21 +0530
WITH
BAIL APPLICATION NO. 619 OF 2023
Sunil Ramesh Karotiya ...Applicant
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The State of Maharashtra …Respondent
Mr. Raju Suryawanshi, for the Applicant.
Mr. M. G. Patil, APP for the State/Respondent.
CORAM: N. J. JAMADAR, J.
DATED: 31st JANUARY, 2024
PC:-
1. Heard the learned Counsel for the parties.
2. Mr. Suryawanshi, the learned Counsel for the
applicant, on instructions, submits that the trial has
reached an advanced stage and Investigating Officer is being
examined.
3. In view of the aforesaid statement and having regard to
the fact that the trial has reached an advanced stage as only
the Investigating Officers are to be examined by the
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prosecution, there is a likelihood that the trial may conclude
within a reasonable period.
4. Nonetheless having regard to the fact that the
applicants are in custody since May, 2016, the learned
Additional Sessions Judge seized with Session Case No.278 of
2016 arising out of CR No.97 of 2016 is requested to give
priority to the said Session Case and conclude the trial as
expeditiously as possible.
5. Applications stand disposed.
[N. J. JAMADAR, J.]
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