M/S Shreenath Development Corporation And ORS v. Gabriel Eric Gonsalves And ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.5301 OF 2024 M/s. Shreenath Development Corporation & Ors. ...Petitioners

Versus

Gabriel Eric Gonsalves & Anr.

...Respondents

WITH WRIT PETITION NO.5302 OF 2024 M/s. Shreenath Development Corporation & Ors. ...Petitioners

Versus

Gabriel Eric Gonsalves & Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. Ashok Saraogi i/b. Mr. Abhaysingh Shinde, for the Petitioners. Mr. Shashikant D. Chandak a/w. Ms. Kanchan S. Chandak, for Respondent No.1.

Ms. Savita M. Yadav, APP, for Respondent No.2-State.

CORAM:

MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J.

DATED :

15th JUNE 2026 P. C.:

1.

After arguing the matter for some time, Mr. Saraogi, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioners, submits that he has instructions to withdraw both Writ Petitions. However, he requests that the issues raised in the Writ Petitions be allowed to be raised at the hearing of the Criminal Appeals pending before the learned Sessions Judge.

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Accordingly, both the Writ Petitions are allowed to be withdrawn and are dismissed as such, with liberty granted as aforesaid.

3.

At this stage, Mr. Saraogi, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioners, seeks one month's extension of time to make the deposit as per the impugned order. The extension as sought is granted.

4.

The learned Counsel appearing for Respondent No. 1 submits that Respondent No. 1 is a senior citizen aged 80 years; therefore, the hearing of the Criminal Appeals be expedited. 5.

In the facts and circumstance and as Respondent N.1 is senior citizen of 80 years, the learned Sessions Judge is requested to dispose of the Criminal Appeals expeditiously. [MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J.] Digitally signed by SONALI MILIND PATIL Date:

2026.06.15 18:26:42 +0530 SONALI MILIND PATIL Sonali