Hussain Papa Shaikh v. The State Of Maharashtra

8-BA-350-20.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 350 OF 2020 Hussain Papa Shaikh ...Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

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Mr. Ayaz Khan i/b Zehra Charania for the Applicant. Mr. P.H. Gaikwad Patil, APP for the State.

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CORAM : N.R. BORKAR, J.

DATED : 9 JANUARY 2023 P.C. :- The learned APP submits that trial has commenced and the prosecution has already examined three witnesses. 2.

The learned counsel for the applicant submits that applicant is in jail for more than five years. It is submitted that in view of earlier orders, the application may be heard on merit. However, as the trial has commenced and prosecution has examined three witnesses, I am not inclined to entertain the present application. Considering the facts and circumstances, the trial Court shall endeavor to conclude the trial as early as possible. If the trial is not concluded within six months, the Digitally signed by MANGALTAI JAYWANT JADHAV Date:

2023.01.09 17:55:56 +0530 applicant is at liberty to move an application for bail before the trial MANGALTAI JAYWANT JADHAV Court.

3.

Application is disposed of.

( N.R. BORKAR, J. ) MJ Jadhav 1 / 1