Kishor Vasant Panchal v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

75.BA.1199.2025.doc HARSHADA H. SAWANT (P.A.) IN IN THE THE HIGH HIGH COURT COURT OF OF JUDICATURE JUDICATURE AT AT BOMBAY BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.1199 OF 2025 Kishor Vasant Panchal .. Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra and Anr.

.. Respondents ....................

 Ms. Neha Bhavsar, Advocate i/by V. K. Dubey Associates for Applicant.

 Mr. Rushikesh M. Pethe, APP for Respondent No.1. ...................

CORAM

: MILIND N. JADHAV, J.

DATE : APRIL 01, 2025 P.C.

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1.

Heard Ms. Bhavsar, learned Advocate for Applicant and Mr. Pethe, learned APP for Respondent No.1.

2.

Applicant is indicted under provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short 'IPC') and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (for short 'POCSO Act').

3.

Mr. Pethe, learned APP appears in this present matter and waives service on behalf of Respondent No.1.

4.

Investigating Officer is directed by this Court to depute a responsible lady Police Officer to serve copy on Respondent No.2 and obtain her consent as to whether she requires legal representation through legal aid. The consent of Respondent No.2 shall be apprised to the Court on the next adjourned date through the learned APP.

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Stand over to 08th April, 2025. To be placed under the caption 'For Directions'.

H. H. SAWANT [ MILIND N. JADHAV, J. ] by HARSHADA HANUMANT SAWANT Date:

2025.04.02 14:31:48 +0530 HARSHADA HANUMANT SAWANT