Sheshram Jawahalal Gautam v. The State Of Maharashtra

P. V. Tiwari 26_BA_1726_2025.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.1726 OF 2025 Sheshram Jawahalal Gautam ...Applicant

Versus

State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Ms. Anjali Patil, for the Applicant.

Ms. Poonam P. Bhosale, for the Respondent No.1. Ms. Devyani Kulkarni (through VC), for the Respondent No. 2. PSI- Sambhavi Mune, Kalyan Taluka Police Station.

CORAM

DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.

DATED:

04TH DECEMBER 2025 PC: - 1.

At the very outset, Ms. Poonam Bhosale, learned APP states that the charge is framed. She also stated that there are only 14 witnesses which the prosecution intends to examine. In these circumstances, she prays that the statement of the victim be recorded by the Trial Court. 2.

Considering that the FIR was registered on 25th August, 2021, when the victim was mere a seven years old child and 4th December 2025

P. V. Tiwari 26_BA_1726_2025.doc today she is 11 years old. I deem it appropriate to request the Trial Court to record the statement of the victim at the earliest and preferably within a period of three months from the date on which the present order is communicated to it. 3.

The present Application will be considered after the statement of the victim is recorded by the Trial Court. List the matter on 09th March, 2026.

(DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J) 4th December 2025