Sameer Laik Ahemad Shaikh Batku v. The State Of Maharashtra And ANR

Shivgan 5-BA-743-2026.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 743 OF 2026 Sameer Laik Ahemad Shaikh Batku ...Applicant

Versus

State of Maharashtra & Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. Veerdhawal Deshmukh, for the Applicant.

Mr. Mayur Sonavane, APP for the Respondent-State. Mr. Dattatray Jadhav, API attached to Ambernath Police Statio, Thane City, present.

CORAM

DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.

DATED:

24th FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- 1.

Issue notice to the Respondents returnable on 30th March 2026. Mr. Mayur Sonavane, learned APP, waives notice on behalf of the Respondent No.1-State.

2.

Learned counsel for the Applicant shall supply spare copy of the Bail Application in the Registry for issuance of notice to the Respondent No.2.

24th February 2026

Shivgan 5-BA-743-2026.doc 3.

Additionally, learned counsel for the Applicant shall supply spare copy of the Bail Application to the Investigating Officer. The Investigating Officer shall serve the Respondent No.2 and convey her the next date of hearing. He shall also ascertain as to whether the Respondent No.2 requires any legal aid.

(DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J) Digitally signed by SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN Date:

2026.02.25 15:25:43 +0530 SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN 24th February 2026