Jatin Sureshbhai Mehta v. State Of Maharashtra And ORS

2024:BHC-AS:40128-DB Gaikwad RD 51-ia-4043-2024.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.4043 OF 2024 IN CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.2700 OF 2023 Jatin Sureshbhai Mehta .....Applicant In the Matter Between:

Jatin Sureshbhai Mehta .....Petitioner Vs.

The State Of Maharashtra & Anr.

.....Respondents Ms. Mrunmai Kulkarni with Mr. Sujay Shingade i/b. Mr. Vrushabh Savla, for the Applicant.

Smt. Anamika Malhotra, Addl.PP, for Respondent No.1-State. CORAM : SARNAG V. KOTWAL AND DR. NEELA GOKHALE, JJ.

DATE : 8th OCTOBER 2024.

P.C.:- 1) This is an Application for restoration of Criminal Writ Petition No.2700 of 2023, which was dismissed for non-prosecution vide the order dated 13th September 2024.

2) Learned counsel for the Applicant submitted that the learned counsel for the Applicant tried to log in to connect through the link provided for virtual hearing. The Advocate wanted to appear through VC but because of a technical issue he could not attend the matter and it was dismissed for non-prosectuion. 1/2

Gaikwad RD 51-ia-4043-2024.doc 3) Considering the submissions and in the interest of justice, we are inclined to allow this application so that the Writ Petition can be decided on the merits of the matter. The Criminal Writ Petition No.2700 of 2023 is restored to its original file. 4) Learned counsel for the Applicant is at liberty to take circulation of this matter for admission by giving notice to other side. 5) The Interim Application is disposed of.

(DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.) (SARANG V. KOTWAL, J.) 2/2 Signed by: Raju D. Gaikwad Designation: PS To Honourable Judge Date: 10/10/2024 12:17:02