Kailas Somnath Gaikwad v. State Of Maharashtra

502-WP-2214-2026.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

by GAYATRI RAJENDRA SHIMPI Date: 2026.04.23 20:20:00 +0530 GAYATRI RAJENDRA SHIMPI CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 2214 OF 2026 Kailas Somnath Gaikwad ... Petitioner V/s.

The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent --- Mr. Tapan Thatte a/w Mr. Akshay Dingale, Advocates for Petitioner.

Mr. Sukanta Karmakar, APP for Respondent No. 1 - State. --- CORAM : ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.

DATE : 23rd APRIL, 2026 P.C. :

1.

This Petition was circulated in view of the praecipe dated 23rd April, 2026. The same is taken on record and marked 'X' for identification.

2.

In view of the urgency expressed by Mr. Tapan Thatte, learned Advocate for the Petitioner, this Petition was taken up on the "Production List".

3.

Heard Mr. Tapan Thatte, learned Advocate for the Petitioner.

Gayatri shimpi

502-WP-2214-2026.doc 4.

Issue notice to the Respondent.

5.

Mr. Tapan Thatte, learned Advocate for the Petitioner, has expressed urgency in the matter. At his request, list this Petition on 24th April, 2026, first on board, subject to service being complete on the Respondent.

6.

Mr. Tapan Thatte assures the Court that he will complete service of the notice on the Respondent. (ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.) Gayatri shimpi