Santosh Abaso Bhoite v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR.

19.IA.1831.2024.doc Digitally signed by ANANT KRISHNA NAIK Date:

2024.12.06 11:37:15 +0530 ANANT KRISHNA NAIK

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRI-INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 1831 OF 2024 IN CR. APPEAL NO. 408 OF 2024 Santosh Abaso Bhoite ...Applicant

Versus

State Of Maharashtra And Anr.

...Respondents

**** Mr. Vaibhav R Gaikwad for the Applicant.

Mr. V. A. Kulkarni, App for the Respondent No. 1-State **** CORAM :

M. M. SATHAYE, J.

DATED :

5th DECEMBER 2024 P.C.:

1.

Office note shows that the Respondent No. 2/Victim is served, however, report from the concerned investigating officer is awaited. Learned APP submits that considering the background of the Respondent No. 2 and her family, legal aid may be needed.

2.

Considering that nobody is appearing for the Respondent No. 2 despite service, the Secretary Legal Aid Services Authority is directed to appoint a suitable Advocate to represent the Respondent No. 2, as per applicable rules. Necessary copies be supplied to the appointed Advocate. 3.

Stand over to 13/12/2024.

(M. M. SATHAYE, J.) akn 1/1