Raju@Ganesh Ramesh Sahejrao v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

3_BA_1332_24.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1332 OF 2024 Raju @ Ganesh Ramesh Sahejrao ...

Applicant vs.

The State of Maharashtra and another ...

Respondents Ms. Rashmi Manohar Gawde for applicant (Note of appearance not provided).

Mr. Tanveer Khan, APP for respondent No.1-State. Mr. Khandagle, PSI, Police Station Vanrai, District Mumbai. CORAM : MANISH PITALE, J.

DATE :

27th JUNE, 2024 P.C. :

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The learned APP informs this Court that the respondent No.2 has been served. This case concerns offences under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The learned APP suggests that before finally deciding this application, this Court may consider appointing an advocate for respondent No.2 through legal aid.

2.

Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has remained incarcerated for almost two years and there is urgency in the matter.

3.

In view of the above, the applicant shall serve a set of papers on the office of the legal services authority of this Court within one week from today. The office of the legal services authority shall appoint an advocate to represent respondent No.2 immediately.

4.

List the application for further consideration on 11.07.2024, High on Board.

(MANISH PITALE, J) Digitally signed by PRIYA KAMBLI Date:

2024.06.28 14:17:03 +0530 PRIYA KAMBLI 1/1 Priya Kambli