Bombay High Court
SHIVAJI GANPATI JADHAV - ALUGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER
- Disposal
- Disposed off as Withdrawn
Holding
The Court allowed the withdrawal of the bail application and disposed of it as withdrawn.
Summary
The applicant, Shivaji Ganpati Jadhav‑Alugade, filed an application for absolute bail in a case registered under Sections 3 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 and Sections 37(1)(3) and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. After the hearing, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Shrikant Jadhav, sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The State's counsel, Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, did not oppose the withdrawal. The Court, after considering the request, granted leave to withdraw the bail application. Consequently, Bail Application No. 720 of 2026 was disposed of as withdrawn.
Issues considered
- What procedural requirements must be satisfied for a bail application to be withdrawn after filing?
Legislation cited
- Arms Act, 1959 — s. 27, 3
- Maharashtra Police Act — s. 135, 37(1)(3)
Subjects
- bail
- withdrawal
- Arms Act
- Maharashtra Police Act
- criminal procedure
Judgment
903-BA-720-2026.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO. 720 OF 2026
Shivaji Ganpati Jadhav -Alugade … Applicant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra And Anr. … Respondents
__________________________________________________________
Mr. Shrikant Jadhav, for the Applicant.
Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, APP for the Respondent – State.
__________________________________________________________
CORAM : ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.
DATE : 18th August, 2026.
P.C. :
1. Heard Mr. Shrikant Jadhav, learned Advocate for the
Applicant and Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, 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) The Hon’ble Court may kindly allow the
application and enlarge the applicant/accused on absolute
bail in connection with C.R. No. 220/2025 registered with
Kurlap Police Station, under the offences punishable
U/Sec. 3 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 and U/Sec. 37(1)
(3) and 135 of The Maharashtra Police Act.
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3. After having heard the matter for some time, Mr. Shrikant
Jadhav, learned Advocate for the Applicant on instructions from
the Applicant seeks leave to withdraw the present Bail Application.
4. Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, learned APP for the
Respondent – State, does not oppose the request made by Mr.
Shrikant Jadhav, learned Advocate for the Applicant.
5. In view of the statement made by Mr. Shrikant Jadhav,
learned Advocate for the Applicant, leave is granted to withdraw
the present Bail Application.
6. Criminal Bail Application No. 720 of 2026 is disposed of as
withdrawn.
(ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.)
Digitally
signed by
ARJUN
ARJUN KRISHNA
KRISHNA RODGE
RODGE Date:
2026.08.21
10:57:36
+0530
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