Robert Gragery D Souza v. State Of Maharashtra

by ARUNA SANDEEP TALWALKAR Date: 2026.03.16 14:28:40 +0530 17.WP1069.2026.DOC ARUNA SANDEEP TALWALKAR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 1069 OF 2026 Robert Gragery D'Souza ... Petitioner

Versus

State of Maharashtra.

...Respondent.

Mr. Saurabh Butala a/w. Mr. Pranil Vichare, Advocate for Petitioner.

Mr. A.R. Metkari, APP for Respondent-State.

CORAM:

N. J. JAMADAR, J.

DATE :

12th MARCH 2026 P.C.:

1.

Heard the learned Counsel for the Petitioner. An arguable case is made out.

2.

Issue notice to Respondent for final disposal. 3.

Mr. Metkari, learned APP waives service of notice on behalf of Respondent-State and seeks time to take instructions. Talwalkar 1/2

17.WP1069.2026.DOC 4.

In the light of the challenge to the legality of arrest and the order of remand, the Respondent is directed to file an affidavit in reply within a period of two weeks.

5.

Stand over to 1st April, 2026 to be listed under caption "High on Board".

[N. J. JAMADAR, J.] Talwalkar 2/2