Bombay High Court
Siraj Mohd Fakir Mohd Qureshi Alias SiddhaversusAnti Narcotic Cell, Ghatkopar Unit
- Decided
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
- Bench
- SHIVKUMAR DIGE
Holding
The court held that the 13‑day delay in filing the revision application is condoned.
Summary
The applicant, Siraj Mohd Fakir Mohd Qureshi, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 13‑day delay in filing a criminal revision application against the Anti Narcotic Cell, Ghatkopar Unit. The learned counsel for both parties appeared before the Hon'ble Justice Shivkumar Dige. The court examined the submissions and, finding no substantive prejudice, allowed the interim application, condoned the delay, and ordered the revision application to be registered. It further directed that notice be issued to the respondents, with a return date of 16 March 2026. The respondent's counsel waived service of notice on Respondent No.1. The order effectively permits the pending revision proceedings to continue.
Issues considered
- Whether a delay of 13 days in filing a criminal revision application can be condoned?
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- revision application
- criminal procedure
- interim application
- high court
Judgment
127-IA-407-2026.doc
Rohit Ghuge
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 407 OF 2026
IN
CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION STAMP NO. 2068 OF 2026
Siraj Mohd Fakir Mohd Qureshi Alias Siddha … Applicant
Versus
Anti Narcotic Cell, Ghatkopar Unit … Respondent
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Mr. Shreerat Kamath a/w Ms. Puja Yadav, Advocate for the Applicant.
Smt. Kranti Hiwrale, APP for Respondent-State.
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CORAM : SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.
DATE : 17th FEBRUARY 2026
P.C. :
. Heard learned counsel for the Applicant and learned APP.
2. By this Application, the Applicant is seeking condonation of
delay of 13 days for filing the Revision Application.
3. Considering the submission of learned counsel for the
application and APP, I pass following order.
ORDER
i. The Interim Application is allowed.
ii. The delay of 13 days for filing the application is condoned.
iii. The Revision Application be registered.
4. After registration, issue notice to Respondents, returnable on
16th March, 2026.
5. Smt. Kranti Hiwrale, learned APP waives service for Respondent
No.1.
(SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.)
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