Ashkurani @ Nizam Sujauddin Shaikh v. State Of Maharashtra

Prasad Rajput (P.A.) 33_BA_2679_2025.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.2679 OF 2025 Ashkurani @ Nizam Sujauddin Shaikh ...Applicant

Versus

State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Mr. Gaurav Bhawnani, for the Applicant.

Ms. Gauri S. Rao, APP for the Respondent - State. PSI - Sunil Pildankar, Antop Hill Police Station, present.

CORAM

DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.

DATED:

23RD FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- 1.

Ms. Gauri Rao, learned APP, states that four prosecution witnesses have already been examined and the prosecution intends to examine thirteen more witnesses. 2.

In view of the statement made by Ms. Rao, Mr. Gaurav Bhawnani, learned counsel for the Applicant, seeks permission to withdraw the present Bail Application. 23rd February 2026

Prasad Rajput (P.A.) 33_BA_2679_2025.doc 3.

Since the Applicant is in custody from 2022 i.e. for four years, the Trial Court is requested to expedite the trial. 4.

In any event, if there is no substantial progress in the trial, the Applicant shall be at liberty to file a fresh bail application.

5.

Bail Application is disposed of as withdrawn. (DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J) 23rd February 2026