Ravindra Vishnu Nikalji v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

44-IA-5173-2024.doc Shivgan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.5173 OF 2024 IN CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.3975 OF 2024 Dr. Ravindra Vishnu Nikalji .....Applicant In the Matter Between:

Dr. Ravindra Vishnu Nikalji .....Petitioner Vs.

The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

.....Respondents Ms. Anjana Sharma with Mr. Bhupendra Pathak, Mr. Indrajeet Mourya & Mr. Abhinav Pathak, for the Applicant, i/b. Anjana Law Offices, for the Applicant/Petitioner.

Mr. Anand S. Shalgaokar APP, for Respondent No.1-State. CORAM : SARANG V. KOTWAL AND DR. NEELA GOKHALE, JJ.

DATE : 5th DECEMBER 2024.

P.C.:- 1) This is an Application for restoration of Criminal Writ Petition No.3975 of 2024, which was dismissed for non-prosecution vide an order dated 18th October 2024.

2) Learned counsel for the Applicant/Petitioner submitted that because of some confusion, when the matter was listed, she could not appear for the Petitioner. The absence was neither deliberate nor 1/2

44-IA-5173-2024.doc intentional. The Applicant/Petitioner has good case on merits. 3) Considering her submissions, in the interest of justice, the Criminal Writ Petition No.3975 of 2024 is restored to its original file. It shall be listed for Admission on 31st January 2025. 4) Interim Application stands disposed of.

(DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.) (SARANG V. KOTWAL, J.) Digitally signed by SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN Date:

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