Pramod Bhivsen Nikalje v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

905-BA-659-2025.DOC Ajit Pathrikar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 659 OF 2025 Pramod Bhivsen Nikalje ...Applicant

Versus

State Of Maharashtra And Anr.

...Respondents

Ms. Anjali Patil a/w Tohid Shaikh, for the Applicant. Ms. Poonam P. Bajoria, APP for the State-Respondent No.1. Mr. Sumedh S. Modak, for Respondent No.2.

API - R. N. Tambada, Tarapur Police Station, is present.

CORAM

DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.

DATED:

24th FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- 1.

Ms. Poonam Bhosale, learned APP, at the outset, submitted that charges are framed and the recording of evidence has commenced. The examination-in-chief of PW-1 is also completed. Ms. Bhosale, on instructions, states that the prosecution intends to examine a maximum of 10 to 12 witnesses.

2.

In view of the statement made by Ms. Bhosale, Ms. Anjali Patil, learned counsel for the Applicant, on instructions, seeks permission to withdraw the present Bail Application. 24th February 2026

905-BA-659-2025.DOC 3.

Permission to withdraw is granted.

4.

The Bail Application is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn.

5.

Since the trial has already commenced and considering the sensitivity of the case, the Trial Court is requested to expedite the trial and conclude the same within a period of six months.

(Dr. Neela Gokhale, J) 24th February 2026