Deepak Kantilal Sharma v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR.

10.APEAL.489.2025.ODT Arjun

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 489 OF 2025 Deepak Kantilal Sharma ...Appellant

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State Of Maharashtra And Anr.

...Respondents

WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 490 OF 2025 Nikki @ Nikita Deepak Sharma ...Appellant

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State Of Maharashtra And Anr.

...Respondents

WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 491 OF 2025 Nisha Deepak Sharma ...Appellant

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State Of Maharashtra And Anr.

...Respondents

WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 492 OF 2025 Swarnima Deepak Sharma ...Appellant

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State Of Maharashtra And Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. Prabhanjay Dave a/w Bharti Bhogesara, for the Appellant in all matters.

Mr. Rahul Pandey a/w Gopal Pandey & Suchita Pandey, for the Respondent No. 2 in all matters.

Mr. Ashok Gawai, APP for the State - Respondent.

CORAM:

R. M. JOSHI, J.

DATED:

17th JANUARY, 2026.

PC:- 17th January, 2026.

10.APEAL.489.2025.ODT 1.

Mr. Gawai, Learned A.P.P. submits that the Affidavit has been filed on record to indicate that during the relevant period i.e. November, 2020 malls were partially open with condition of 50% capacity. He relies upon Circular / Order issued to that effect dated 24th February, 2021. The said Circular / Order indicates that the activities will be permitted outside the containment zones. 2.

There is nothing in the affidavit to indicate that the mall in question was open during the relevant period so also it was outside the containment zone.

3.

Mr. Gawai, Learned A.P.P., therefore, seeks further time to file Affidavit clarifying the afore-stated aspects. 4.

At his request, stand over to 2nd February, 2026. 5.

Interim relief, granted earlier, to continue till the next date. (R. M. JOSHI, J.) { 17th January, 2026.