Ashwin Govardhan Barge v. The State Of Maharashtra And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 902 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 142 OF 2026 Ashwin Govardhan Barge

VERSUS

The State Of Maharashtra And Others ...

Mr. Pawar Amol Ajay, Advocate for Appellant Mr. S. S. Dande, APP for Respondents State CORAM : Y. G. KHOBRAGADE, J.

Dated : 11th March, 2026 PER COURT :- 1.

As per the office note, service of respondent No.3 is awaited. Learned APP submits that on 03.03.2026, the Investigating Officer served notice upon respondent No.3 and informed him that the matter is fixed today. Inspite of service, respondent No.3 has remained absent. 2.

Hence, the learned Secretary, Legal Aid Sub-Committee, High Court, Aurangabad is directed to appoint a counsel from the panel to defend the cause on behalf of respondent No.3. 3.

Learned APP seeks time to file reply.

4.

Stand over to 25.03.2026. Earlier interim order, if any, to continue till the.

( Y. G. KHOBRAGADE, J. ) JPChavan