Oniye Ikennya Benith @ Onye Ikenna Bennth v. State Of Maharashtra

1-BA-4792-2024.DOC Shivgan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 4792 OF 2024 Oniye Ikennya Benith @ Onye Ikenna Bennth ...Applicant

Versus

State of Maharashtra

...Respondents

Ms. Ashwinii Achari, with Anish Pereira, Aryan Kotwal, i/b Taraq Sayed, for the Applicant.

Mr. A.S.Gawai, APP for the Respondent-State.

CORAM:

R. M. JOSHI, J.

DATED:

9th MARCH, 2026.

PC:- 1.

On the last date of hearing, after hearing the learned counsel for both sides, time was granted to ascertain the status of the passport of the Applicant.

2.

Today, during the course of hearing, learned counsel for the Applicant, submits that the passport of the Applicant has already expired. She places reliance on the order passed by a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court dated 24th March 2023, seeking a direction on the same lines as granted in the said order. This Court had posed a specific query as to whether there exists any mechanism for applying for a valid passport and visa from jail. 3.

Learned APP seeks time to take instructions and make a statement in this regard.

9th March, 2026.

1-BA-4792-2024.DOC 4.

At his request, stand over to 16th March 2026. (R. M. JOSHI, J.) { Digitally signed by SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN Date:

2026.03.11 12:39:17 +0530 SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN 9th March, 2026.