Bombay High Court

OMKAR SATISH DAKURWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposal: DISPOSED OFF
Bench: SHAILESH P BRAHME

Holding

Bail was not granted and the application was disposed of.

Summary

The applicant, Omkar Satish Dakurwar, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The trial is ongoing with five to seven witnesses yet to be examined, and the court noted that the trial is likely to conclude soon. The court held that there was no need to examine the merits of the case for the purpose of bail. Consequently, the bail application was disposed of without granting bail, and the court directed the presiding officer to expedite the trial. Additionally, counsel Ms. Pooja K. Apache was appointed to represent respondent No. 2 on legal aid, with fees fixed at Rs. 5,000.

Issues considered

Whether bail should be granted to the applicant pending the conclusion of the trial

Subjects

bail
criminal procedure
trial expeditiousness
legal aid
high court

Judgment

2026:BHC-AUG:15019
                                                                          30 BA 253 OF 2026.odt

                           IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
                                      BENCH AT AURANGABAD

                                   30 BAIL APPLICATION NO. 253 OF 2026

                                       OMKAR SATISH DAKURWAR
                                                VERSUS
                           THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER
                                                   ...
                        Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Gangakhedkar Shailendra S.
                             Addl.P.P. for Respondent No. 1 : Mr. A. R. Kale
                         Advocate for Respondent No. 2 : Ms. Pooja K. Apache
                                                   ...
                                   CORAM                : SHAILESH P. BRAHME, J.

                                      DATE               : 08.04.2026


             PER COURT :

                     It is reported by learned A.P.P. that trial is underway and further five
             to seven witnesses are to be examined in the matter.

             2.      There is no need to examine merits of the matter because trial is likely
             to be concluded soon.

             3.      Bail Application is disposed of.    Presiding Officer is requested to
             expedite the trial.

             4.      Learned counsel Ms. Apache is appointed to represent respondent
             no. 2-informant through Legal Aid. Her fees is quantified to Rs. 5000/- (Rs.
             Five Thousand only).



                                                     ( SHAILESH P. BRAHME, J.)




             mkd/-



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