Riya Biswananth Pal v. The State Of Maharashtra And ORS

19.WP.336.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 336 OF 2026 Riya Biswananth Pal

...Petitioner

Versus

The State Of Maharashtra And Ors.

...Respondents

None for the Petitioner Mr. P. P. Malse for the Respondent - State.

CORAM:

ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.

DATED:

29th JANUARY, 2026.

PC:- 1.

This Petition was called out at 4:55 pm. Neither the Petitioner nor the Advocate for the Petitioner are present when the Petition is called out. 2.

Perusal of the Application indicates that the Petitioner is aggrieved by the Order dated 18th June, 2025 passed by the Special Judge under the POCSO Act, Thane, by which the Application filed by the Respondent No. 2 for seeking permission to renew the passport for a period of 10 years is granted. In view of the absence of the Petitioner / Advocate for the Petitioner and by way of an opportunity for the Petitioner / Advocate for the Petitioner to appear, list this matter on 5th February, 2026 under the caption 'For Dismissal'.

(ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.) Arjun