Bombay High Court

LAXMAN TUKARAM MOHITEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA.

Decided: 17 August 2026
Disposal: Disposed Off

Holding

The Court held that the bail application could be withdrawn and therefore dismissed.

Summary

Laxman Tukaram Mohite filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release from custody in a criminal case instituted by the State of Maharashtra. The applicant was represented by Advocate Mr. Ranjeet M. Pawar, while the respondents were represented by Ms. Anuja S. Gotad and Mr. Krantisinh Gadade (legal aid). The Court heard arguments from both sides and considered whether the applicant was entitled to bail. The learned Judge noted that the applicant was willing to withdraw the bail application and granted him leave to approach the Court again if necessary. Consequently, the Court allowed the withdrawal and dismissed the bail application. The dismissal leaves the applicant in custody pending further proceedings.

Issues considered

Whether the applicant is entitled to bail in the present criminal proceedings

Subjects

bail
criminal procedure
High Court
application dismissal

Judgment

44.BA.4473.2025.doc

HARSHADA H. SAWANT
(P.A.)
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

BAIL APPLICATION NO.4473 OF 2025

Laxman Tukaram Mohite .. Applicant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra and Anr. .. Respondents
....................
 Mr. Ranjeet M. Pawar, Advocate for Applicant.
 Ms. Anuja S. Gotad, APP for Respondent No.1.
 Mr. Krantisinh Gadade, Advocate for Respondent No.2 appointed
through legal aid.
 ASI – N. S. Atole, Walchandnagar Police Station, Pune Rural.
...................

CORAM : MILIND N. JADHAV, J.
DATE : AUGUST 17, 2026
P.C.:

1. Heard Mr. Pawar, learned Advocate for Applicant; Ms.

Gotad, learned APP for Respondent No.1 and Mr. Gadade, learned

Advocate for Respondent No.2 appointed through legal aid.

2. After hearing Mr. Pawar, equally Ms. Gotad and Mr. Gadade

and expressing my mind, Mr. Pawar would persuade the Court to allow

the Applicant to withdraw the present Application reserving the leave

and liberty to approach the Court in accordance with law.

3. Reserving that leave and liberty, Bail Application is

dismissed.

H. H. SAWANT [ MILIND N. JADHAV, J. ]
Digitally signed
by HARSHADA
HARSHADA HANUMANT
HANUMANT SAWANT
SAWANT Date:
2026.08.17
21:25:07 +0530

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