Gulafsha Javed Khan v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.5084 OF 2025 Mrs. Gulafsha Javed Khan ).. Petitioner

Versus

The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

).. Respondents ------ Mr. Dilip H. Shukla a/w Mr. Shaikh Faizan, Mr. Steve Fernandes and Mr. Kashish M. Singhi for the Petitioner.

Ms. Supriya Kak, A.P.P. for Respondent No.1-State. ------ CORAM : SARANG V. KOTWAL & SANDESH D. PATIL, JJ.

DATE : 6th FEBRUARY 2026 P.C.

1) Learned A.P.P. states that in this case, the chargesheet is already filed. The prayer is for directions to Respondent No.1-State of Maharashtra to carry out/conduct a fair, proper and impartial investigation into the FIR No.1017 of 2020, registered at Mumbra Police Station, for offences punishable under Sections498-A, 323, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.

RaJesh Chittewan, PS 1/2

16. WP 5084-2025.doc 2) As the Chargesheet is filed, the First Informant can always depose before the Trial Court, setting out the instances of cruelty. No further directions need to be granted.

3) When we expressed our opinion, the learned Counsel for the Petitioner, does not press this Petition and seeks permission to withdraw the same. Permission is granted. The Petition is allowed to be withdrawn and is disposed of.

4) If the First Informant has any apprehension regarding her security and she has any apprehension to appear in the Court in any proceeding, the Police Authority shall look into in her grievances. (SANDESH D. PATIL, J.) (SARANG V. KOTWAL, J.) RaJesh Chittewan, PS 2/2 RAJESH VASANT CHITTEWAN Date: 2026.02.09 17:43:13 +0530 RAJESH VASANT CHITTEWAN