Surekha Bhagwat Kachare v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 922 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 8 OF 2026 Surekha Bhagwat Kachare

VERSUS

The State Of Maharashtra And Another ...

Mr. Shekade Shashikant E, Advocate for Appellant Mr. V. M. Chate, APP for Respondent State Mr. Amol Jagtap, Advocate for Respondent No.2(Appointed) CORAM : Y. G. KHOBRAGADE, J.

Dated : 17th February, 2026 PER COURT :- 1.

Despite service of notice, Respondent No.2 remained absent. 2.

The present Informant/respondent no. 2 is also respondent No.2 in Criminal Appeal No. 987 of 2025 and Mr. Amol Jagtap is appointed through legal aid to defend the cause of Respondent No.2 in Criminal Appeal No. 987. Therefore, he can also appear in present matter.

3.

Learned counsel for respondent no.2 seeks time to file reply. 4.

Stand over to 04.03.2026. Earlier interim order to continue till then.

( Y. G. KHOBRAGADE, J. ) JPChavan