Rahul Shantaram Sonawane v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

10.APEAL.317.2026.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 317 OF 2026 Rahul Shantaram Sonawane ...Appellant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra and Another

...Respondents

*** Mr. Rathi Swapnil S., Advocate for the Appellant. Mr. V. S. Badakh, APP for Respondent - State. *** CORAM: ABHAY J. MANTRI, J.

DATE : MAY 04, 2026 PER COURT :

1.

Heard learned counsel for the Appellant.

2.

Issue notice to the Respondents, returnable on 08th May 2026. 3.

Mr. Badakh, learned APP, waives service of notice on behalf of Respondent No.1.

4.

Respondent No.1 is directed to serve notice, along with a copy of the Appeal Memo, upon Respondent No. 2 on or before the returnable date.

5.

The learned APP is requested to ensure the presence of the Investigating Officer along with the relevant case papers before this Court on the next date of hearing.

(ABHAY J. MANTRI, J.) Shrikant Malani