Mohd Aarif Akbarali Shaikh v. The State Of Maharashtra And ANR

62-APEAL-857-2024.DOC Shephali

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 857 OF 2024 Mohd Aarif Akbarali Shaikh ...Appellant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra & Anr

...Respondents

Mr Sushan Mhatre, Appointed Advocate, for the Appellant. Mr RM Pethe, APP, for Respondent No. 1-State. Ms Priyanka Chavan, Appointed Advocate, for Respondent No. 2.

CORAM:

R. M. JOSHI, J.

DATED:

17TH FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- SHEPHALI SANJAY MORMARE 1.

For the reasons recorded separately, the following order is SHEPHALI SANJAY MORMARE Date: 2026.02.17 17:59:01 +0530 passed:

ORDER

(a) The Appeal stands allowed.

(b) The Accused stands acquitted of all charges.

(c) Fine amount paid, if any, be refunded to the Appellant/Accused.

(d) The Appellant be set free forthwith, if not required in other crime.

2.

The Appeal stands disposed of in these terms. (R. M. JOSHI, J.) {