Paresh Bapu Thakare v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

Sonali Mane 45-APEAL-728-2024.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 728 OF 2024 Paresh Bapu Thakare ... Appellant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

... Respondents __________________________________________________ Mr. Raju Suryawanshi for the Appellant.

Mr. Ashok R. Metkari APP for the Respondent No. 1-State.

CORAM

: SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.

DATE : 29 JULY 2024.

P.C. :

1) It appears that on 23 July 2024 Advocate Jotiram Yadav had appeared on behalf of Respondent No.2.

2) Mr. Suryawanshi, the learned counsel appearing for the Appellant would submit that a copy of the Appeal has been served upon Advocate Yadav.

3) However, none appears on behalf of Respondent No.2 therefore, hearing of the Appeal cannot progress. ___Page No.

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2024.07.31 11:19:43 +0530 MANE SONALI DILIP

Sonali Mane 45-APEAL-728-2024.doc 4) In the meantime, the concerned Investigating Officer shall record statement of Respondent No.2 as to whether he wants to continue with appointment of Advocate Yadav or would like to avail services of Legal Aid Panel Advocate. The statement shall be produced before the Court on the next date of hearing.

5) List the Appeal on 5 August 2024.

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