Devki Nandan Pandey v. Union Of India And ANR

Prasad Rajput (P.A.) 28_BA_5474_2024.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.5474 OF 2024 Devki Nandan Pandey ...Applicant

Versus

Union Of India and Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. Amol M Thombre, for the Applicant.

Mr. Rushikesh Munde a/w Shatabdi Netke, for the Respondent No.1 - DRI.

Ms. Gauri S. Rao, APP for the Respondent No.2 - State.

CORAM

DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.

DATED:

09TH FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- 1.

After arguing the matter for some time, when I was not inclined to grant relief, Mr. Amol Thombre, learned counsel for the Applicant, seeks permission to withdraw the present Bail Application. Permission is granted. 2.

Mr. Rushikesh Munde, learned SPP appearing for Respondent No.1 - DRI, states that the charges have been framed and there are only 14 witnesses, whom the prosecution intends to examine.

9th February 2026

Prasad Rajput (P.A.) 28_BA_5474_2024.doc 3.

Considering the aforesaid statement, since the trial has commenced and one witness has already been examined, the Trial Court is requested to conclude the trial within a period of six months from the date on which this order is placed before it.

4.

In case there is no substantial progress, the Applicant is permitted to file a fresh bail application. 5.

Bail Application is disposed of as withdrawn. (DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J) 9th February 2026