Rishikesh Lahu Sirsath v. The State Of Maharashtra

2023:BHC-AS:35655 PMB 21.BA.1312-23.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.1312 OF 2023 RISHIKESH LAHU SIRSATH ..APPLICANT VS.

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

..RESPONDENTS ------------ Adv. Rajabhau S. Chaudhari for the applicant. Ms. Rutuja Ambekar, APP for the State.

------------ CORAM : M. S. KARNIK, J.

DATE : DECEMBER 1, 2023 P.C. :

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Learned counsel for the applicant on instructions seeks leave to withdraw this application with liberty to file a fresh application after three months or after the evidence of the child witness under Section 35(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) is recorded by the trial Court, whichever is earlier. 2.

The trial Court is requested to record the evidence of the child witness expeditiously and preferably within a period of three months from today.

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The application is allowed to be withdrawn with liberty as prayed for and disposed of accordingly.

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