Gajanan Kashiram Shekokar v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.3109 OF 2025 Gajanan Kashiram Shekokar

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The State of Maharashtra and another ...

Mr. H.P. Randhir, Advocate for applicant.

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CORAM : S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.

Dated : 4th February, 2026 PER COURT :- 1.

Not on board. Upon mentioning, taken on board. 2.

Mr. Randhir, learned counsel appearing for the applicant informs that, although charge-sheet is filed in the matter, however, cognizance order is not yet passed. Therefore, he would be in a position to amend the petition to the extent of raising challenge to the charge-sheet only and further directions to amend in light of the judgment in case of Pradnya Pranjal Kulkarni Vs. State of Maharashtra and another, [Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Cri.) No.13424 of 2025] decided by the Hon'ble Supreme Court on 3rd September 2025, would not be necessary. 2.

In that view of the matter, petitioner is permitted to carry out the amendment to the extent of raising challenge to the chargesheet only. ( S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. ) ...

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