Bombay High Court
RONAK ALIAS RAJAT SURAJ RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.
- Disposal
- Disposed off as Withdrawn
Holding
The Court granted leave to withdraw the bail application, permitting the applicant to file a fresh bail application later if there is a change in circumstances or no substantial progress in the trial for nine months.
Summary
The applicant, Ronak Alias Rajat Suraj Rajput, filed a criminal bail application (No. 836 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail. After hearing, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Nakul Shukla, requested a pass‑over to consult the client and then sought leave to withdraw the bail application, reserving the right to file a fresh application if circumstances change or if the trial does not progress for nine months. The State's counsel, Mr. S. H. Yadav, did not oppose the request. The Court granted the leave to withdraw the present application and allowed the applicant to file a fresh bail application later, subject to the usual legal standards. Consequently, the bail application was marked as withdrawn and disposed of.
Issues considered
- What is the Court's discretion to allow withdrawal of a criminal bail application with liberty to re‑apply under changed circumstances or lack of trial progress?
Subjects
- bail
- withdrawal
- criminal procedure
- change in circumstances
- trial progress
- high court
Judgment
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR
Digitally
signed by
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
VAIBHAV
VAIBHAV RAMESH
RAMESH JADHAV
JADHAV Date:
2026.09.07
19:46:24
CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 836 OF 2026
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Ronak Alias Rajat Suraj Rajput … Applicant
V/s.
The State of Maharashtra & Anr. … Respondents
Mr. Nakul Shukla i/by Mr. Ramsingh Rajput for the
Applicant.
Mr. S. H. Yadav, APP for the State.
Mr. Somnath Shivaji Koli, Police Naik, Vita Police Station,
Vita is present.
CORAM : ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.
DATED : SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
P.C.:
1. By the present Application, the Applicant has sought for the
following substantive relief:
“a) The Application be allowed;
b) This Hon’ble Court pleased to kindly be to release the present
Applicant/Accused on bail in connection with C.R. 547 of 2026 registered
with Vita Police Station, Vita Dist. Sangali, on such terms and conditions as
this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.
c) Any other order just, proper and equitable order be passed in favor of
the Applicant.”
2. After having heard the matter for some time, Mr. Nakul Shukla,
learned Advocate for the Applicant, sought a pass-over to take
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instructions from the Applicant. At his request, the matter was taken up
after some time.
3. Mr. Nakul Shukla, learned Advocate for the Applicant, on
instructions from the Applicant, seeks leave to withdraw the present
Bail Application with liberty to file a fresh Bail Application before the
Trial Court in the event of a change in circumstances or if there is no
progress in the trial for a period of nine months from today. This request
is not opposed by Mr. S. H. Yadav, learned APP for the State.
4. In view of the statement made by Mr. Nakul Shukla, leave is
granted to withdraw the present Application with liberty as prayed for.
5. If a fresh Bail Application is filed before the Trial Court on the
ground of a change in circumstances or if there is no substantial
progress in the trial after nine months from today, the same be
considered on its own merits and in accordance with law.
6. Criminal Bail Application No. 836 of 2026 stands disposed of as
withdrawn.
(ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.)
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