Javed Shabbir Shaikh v. Union Of India And ANR

19_BA_3164_2025.DOC Prasad

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 3164 OF 2025 Javed Shabbir Shaikh ...Applicant

Versus

Union Of India and Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. Shrikand S. Shirsath, Sapna D. Hajare and Ravindra S. Lihinar, for the Applicant.

Appearance not given by counsel for Respondent No.1. Ms. Shilpa K. Gajare-Dhumal, APP for the Respondent - State.

CORAM:

R. M. JOSHI, J.

DATED:

17th MARCH, 2026.

PC:- 1.

None for Respondent No.1 - NCB.

2.

Learned counsel for the Applicant submits that the main accused has been granted bail by this Court by order dated 30th January, 2026 passed in Bail Application No.2070 of 2025. He drew attention of the Court to the order dated 27th February, 2026, which indicates that at the request of counsel for Respondent No.1 time was granted till date.

3.

The absence of counsel for the Respondent No.1 indicates that Respondent No.1 - NCB is not interested in opposing the bail application.

17th March, 2026.

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The matter is kept back and will be called out at the bottom of the board. If none appears on behalf of Respondent No.1 - NCB, it will be assumed that Respondent No.1 is indirectly helping the Applicant in getting bail and accordingly order shall be passed.

5.

When the matter is called at the bottom of the board, learned counsel for Respondent No.1 - NCB appears and submits that the Affidavit-in-Reply is ready and will be filed in the Registry. 6.

At his request, stand over to 27th April, 2026. (R. M. JOSHI, J.) { 17th March, 2026.