Ganesh Hotlappa Alias Prabhakar Padampalla v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

911.APPLN.275.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 275 OF 2026 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 42 OF 2026 Ganesh Hotlappa Alias Prabhakar Padampalla ...Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra and Another

...Respondents

WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 42 OF 2026 *** Mr. Ghanekar Nilesh S., Advocate for the Applicant. Ms. U. S. Bhosale, APP for Respondent - State. *** CORAM : RAJNISH R. VYAS, J.

DATE : FEBRUARY 06, 2026 PER COURT :

1.

The learned APP submits that it was informed by the Investigating Officer as well as the father of the victim that they need legal assistance.

2.

In that view of the matter, I have requested Ms. Manjusha Ware-Jagtap, who has graciously accepted the request and has shown her willingness to assist the Court in the matter. 3.

In that view, Ms. Manjusha Ware-Jagtap, is appointed to represent the victim.

Shrikant Malani

911.APPLN.275.2026 4.

The learned counsel for the applicant is directed to provide all necessary documents to the counsel.

5.

Stand over to 20th February 2026.

( RAJNISH R. VYAS, J. ) Shrikant Malani