Pravin Govind Lakhan v. The State Of Maharashtra

4-BA-3756-2025.DOC Ajit Pathrikar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 3756 OF 2025 Mohd Aftab Ashfaq Shaikh @ Mohammed Aftab Ashpak Shaik ...Applicant

Versus

State Of Maharashtra and Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. M. A. Khan, for the Applicant.

Ms. Anamika Malhotra, APP for the State-Respondent. PSI - Sanjay S. Ghag, Pairavi Adhikari, Malawani Police Station, is present.

CORAM

Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.

DATED:

1st October 2025 PC:- 1.

Issue notice to Respondent No.2, returnable within 2 weeks.

2.

The Applicant is directed to provide a copy of the Application with annexures to the Registry to facilitate issuance of service. The Investigating Officer is also directed to serve a copy of the Application along with annexures on Respondent No.2 and to convey her of the next date of 1st October 2025

4-BA-3756-2025.DOC hearing before this Court. For that purpose, the Applicant will furnish another copy to the Investigating Officer for effecting service. The Investigating Officer will also ascertain whether Respondent No.2 requires legal representation from the Legal Aid Centre to espouse her cause.

3.

If Respondent No.2 indicates that she requires Legal Aid Services, Ms. Keral Mehta (Mob. No.9967026263), learned Advocate from the panel of Legal Aid Services, is appointed to represent Respondent No.2. A copy of the bail application along with annexures also be provided to Ms. Mehta. 4.

Stand over to 3rd November 2025.

(Dr. Neela Gokhale, J) 1st October 2025