Shashank Shivaji Patil v. The State Of Maharashtra

SMITA JOHNSON GONSALVES JOHNSON GONSALVES Date: 2024.11.13 18:49:57 +0530 sg 50.aba2982-24.docx

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Anticipatory Bail Application No.2982 of 2024 Shashank Shivaji Patil ... Applicant versus The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

... Respondents ---- Mr Waqar Nasir Pathan, for the applicant.

Ms Supriya Kak, APP, for the respondent/ State. Mr Sandeep B Satkar, Legal Aid appointed advocate, for respondent No.2.

PSI Apeksha Jadhav, Ambarnath Police Station, is present. ---- Coram: R.N. Laddha, J.

Date: 12 November 2024.

P.C.:

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Heard.

2.

The learned Counsel for the applicant submits that both the applicant and the victim are of legal age and their relationship was consensual. It is further stated that the informant had sent various messages to the family members of the applicant, which clearly indicate harassment towards the applicant and his family. The learned Counsel also submits that the applicant is willing to surrender his mobile phone and appear at the concerned police __________________________________________________ 12 November 2024

sg 50.aba2982-24.docx station as and when required. The learned APP submits that the investigation is almost complete, and prosecution intends to file the charge-sheet within a few days. The applicant's custody is sought solely for medical examination and the seizure of his mobile phone. 3.

The first informant/intervener is present before the Court and has requested legal aid assistance. Mr Sandeep Satkar is appointed as Advocate to espouse the cause of respondent No.2. The legal fees shall be paid by the High Court Legal Service Committee. The office is directed to provide a copy of the Application and other relevant papers, including the impugned order to the Advocate so appointed. 4.

By consent, stand over to 29 November 2024. There shall not be any coercive action against the applicant till the next date. (R.N. Laddha, J.) __________________________________________________ 12 November 2024