Akash Bharat Rathod v. The State Of Maharashtra

Shivgan 23-BA-1444-2025.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.1444 OF 2025 Akash Bharat Rathod ...Applicant

Versus

State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Mr Keshar Damani, i/b Kadam Shraddha Subhash, for the Applicant.

Ms Manisha R Tidke, APP for the Respondent-State. Mr Pradip Wakchoure, API attached to Govandi Police Station, Mumbai present.

CORAM

DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.

DATED:

24th SEPTEMBER 2025 PC:- 1.

Leave to amend to implead the Complainant as Respondent No.2 is granted. Amendment to be carried out forthwith.

2.

After the amendment is carried out, issue notice to the newly added Respondent No.2 returnable on 8th October 2025.

24th September 2025

Shivgan 23-BA-1444-2025.doc 3.

Learned counsel for the Applicant shall supply spare copy of the Bail Application in the Registry to facilitate issuance of notice to the Respondent No.2.

4.

Additionally, learned counsel for the Applicant shall supply spare copy of the Bail Application to the Investigating Officer. The Investigating Officer shall serve the Respondent No.2 and convey her the next date of hearing. He shall also ascertain whether the Respondent No.2 requires any legal aid. (DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J) Digitally signed by SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN Date:

2025.09.25 10:43:20 +0530 SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN 24th September 2025