Bombay High Court
ALTAF BALEKHAN BAIRAGADASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
- Bench
- ASHWIN D BHOBE
Holding
The court allowed the withdrawal of the bail application, permitting a fresh application to be filed before the trial court.
Summary
Altaf Balekhan Bairagadas applied for bail in connection with a case registered at Shiroli MIDC Police Station (Crime Reg. No. 132/2026). While the bail application was pending, the charge sheet was filed, prompting his counsel to seek withdrawal of the bail application and to file a fresh one before the trial court. The State's counsel did not oppose the request. The High Court, after noting the applicant's intention, granted leave to withdraw the present bail application and directed that any fresh application be considered on its own merits. Consequently, Bail Application No. 558 of 2026 was disposed of as withdrawn.
Issues considered
- Whether a bail application pending before the High Court can be withdrawn after the filing of a charge sheet and a fresh bail application filed before the trial court
Subjects
- bail
- withdrawal
- charge sheet
- criminal procedure
- high court
Judgment
46-BA-558-2026.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO. 558 OF 2026
Altaf Balekhan Bairagadas … Applicant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra And Ors. … Respondents
__________________________________________________________
Mr. D. N. Pathade, for the Applicant.
Mr. N. B. Patil, APP for the Respondent – State.
__________________________________________________________
CORAM : ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.
DATE : 11th August, 2026.
P.C. :
1. Heard Mr. D. N. Pathade, learned Advocate for the
Applicant and Mr. N. B. Patil, learned APP for the Respondent –
State.
2. By the present Application the Applicant has sought for
following substantive relief in terms of prayer clause (a):-
(a) This Hon’ble Court be pleased to order to release
the Present Applicants/Accused in connection with Shiroli
MIDC Police Station Crime Reg.No. 132/2026, on such
terms and conditions as deemed fit and proper.
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46-BA-558-2026.doc
3. Mr. D. N. Pathade, learned Advocate for the Applicant states
that during the pendency of this Application chargesheet came to
be filed. He therefore seeks leave to withdraw the present
Application with liberty to file a fresh Bail Application before the
Trial Court.
4. The request made by Mr. D. N. Pathade, learned Advocate
for the Applicant is not opposed by Mr. N. B. Patil, learned APP for
the Respondent – State.
5. In view of the statement made by Mr. D. N. Patil, learned
Advocate for the Applicant, leave is granted to withdraw the
present Bail Application with liberty as prayed.
6. If a fresh Bail Application is filed before the Trial Court,
same be considered on its own merits and in accordance with law.
7. Criminal Bail Application No. 558 of 2026 is disposed of as
withdrawn.
(ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.)
Digitally
signed by
ARJUN
ARJUN KRISHNA
KRISHNA RODGE
RODGE Date: Arjun 2
2026.08.13
11:15:10
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