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RAKESH SAMPATLAL DHILIVALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vikramsingh Ramsingh Rao, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court in a criminal matter against the State of Maharashtra. Counsel for the applicant subsequently sought the Court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court considered the procedural propriety …

MOHAMMED RAHIL MAJID KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Mohammed Rahil Majid Khan filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. His counsel, Mr. Mujahid Ansari, later sought to withdraw the application citing a change in circumstances. The court entertained the request and allowed the withdrawal, granting the applicant liberty to file a fresh …

JAY AVANI BRAHMBHATTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Jay Avani Brahmbhatt, was arrested on allegations of misappropriating money from the complainant in a matrimonial dispute. The parties reached an amicable settlement, with the applicant and his mother returning Rs.25,00,000 and agreeing to pay the remaining Rs.42,00,000. Both the …

VIKRAMSINGH RAMSINGH RAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Vikramsingh Ramsingh Rao, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court in a criminal matter against the State of Maharashtra. Counsel for the applicant subsequently sought the Court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court considered the procedural propriety …

KAMLESH LALJI YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Kamlesh Lalji Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (No. 44 of 2026) and sought leave to withdraw the appeal. Counsel for the appellant, Mr. Ashish Saxena on behalf of Mr. Vipul Dushing, requested the court's permission to withdraw. The High Court, after considering the request, allowed the …

SUPRIYA BHANCHANDRA SANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, a 63‑year‑old senior citizen convicted under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, filed an interim application seeking permission to travel to the United States to care for her ailing daughter‑in‑law. The appeal against her conviction had been admitted by the High Court on 19 July …

SHASHIKANT MOTIRAM KATHOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shashikant Motiram Kathore, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the applicant informed the court that, due to a change in circumstances, the applicant wishes to withdraw the bail application and obtain liberty to file a fresh application before the …

SATYAM SARVJEET UPADHYAYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Satyam Sarvjeet Upadhyay, sought transit bail after receiving a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an alleged online investment fraud investigated under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Although not named as …

MANISH SURYAJI GHADGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Manish S. Ghadge applied for transit bail in a criminal case (CR No.37/2026) registered in Nagaland for alleged offences under Sections 318(3) and 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He had received a notice under Section 35(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, requiring his …

SACHIN GAUTAM MATRE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Sachin Gautam Matre and Lakhan Gautam Matre, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR arising from a family dispute over water from a pipeline, which led to mutual complaints and alleged assault. The complainant alleged grievous hurt, while the police officer indicated that …

RAVINDRA BALU SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ravindra Balu Shinde, initially filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. During the proceedings, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Sagar S. Tambe, requested leave to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court considered the request and allowed the …

ANUSHKA DEGLOORKAR AND ORSversusAMIT SAHADEV HARALE

Allowed

The applicants, students who had cleared third‑year studies but still held backlogs from the second year, were provisionally admitted to the fourth year of their degree by a circular issued by Savitribai Phule Pune University. After appearing for and passing the backlog examinations in …

AKSHAY MANE AND ORSversusAMIT SAHADEV HARALE

Allowed

The applicants, students who had cleared second‑year backlogs but were provisionally admitted to the fourth year of their degree programme, sought permission to appear for the May 2026 examinations. The university (Respondent No.2) had issued a notice that such provisional students could sit for …

NIHAL AMIT CHANDELAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nihal Amit Chandela, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail application and requested permission to file a fresh bail application before the Sessions Court. The court considered whether such a …

VIRAJ VIJAY JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Viraj Vijay Jadhav, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application, stating that the applicant would voluntarily surrender to the police on 25 May 2026. The court …

DURRIYA S. SHAHIWALA AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. G. P. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Mrs. Durriya S. Shahiwala and others, sought a writ to restrain the State of Maharashtra and a bank from taking possession of residential flat No. 401 in Tulsi Darshan building, Karjat. The bank contended it could enforce its security interest, but the Court required it to refrain …

MAYUR SHARAD BALWADKARversusRAMESH MARUTI POKALE

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mayur Sharad Balwadkar, filed a writ petition challenging certain actions of the respondents. The court was required to consider a stay application and a revision application filed on 9 February 2026. The Additional Government Pleader, on behalf of the respondents, directed that the …

ANKIT RAJESH SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ankit Rajesh Singh filed Criminal Appeal No. 177 of 2026 challenging a conviction by the State of Maharashtra. The appellant was already in custody at the time of filing. His counsel submitted an interim application seeking relief. The Court observed that the appellant's arrest rendered the appeal …

MUKESH SINGHVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mukesh Singhvi filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. His counsel, Mr. Gautam J. Jain, informed the Court that there had been a change in circumstances and requested that the bail application be withdrawn, with liberty to approach the Sessions Court instead. The Court considered the …

ABHIJEET ASHOKRAO CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Abhijeet Ashokrao Chavan, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the applicant submitted that there had been a change in circumstances and requested that the bail application be withdrawn, seeking liberty to approach the Sessions Court instead. The State of …

MADHAV PANDHARINATH SOLANKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Madhav Pandharinath Solanke, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 1120 of 2026) before the High Court of Bombay. He later sought to withdraw the application, citing a change in circumstances and requesting liberty to approach the Sessions Court. The learned counsel for the …

SHAILA CHANDRAKANT SANAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shaila Chandrakant Sanap, mother‑in‑law of a deceased, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking pre‑arrest protection. She argued that she had no role in the alleged offence, is a senior citizen of about 64 years, and is willing to cooperate with the investigation, making …

PALLAVI SANJAY RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pallavi Sanjay Raut, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged on 31 December 2025 alleging offences under Sections 406, 420 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a business dispute over oil supply with the complainant. The alleged incidents occurred between 1 …

HARESH DULHANOMAL CHUGARIAversusULHASNAGAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Haresh Dulhanomal Chugaria, filed an interim application seeking restoration of Writ Petition No. 6416 of 2023, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution by a coordinate bench on 5 May 2026. The petition was dismissed because the applicant failed to pursue the proceedings. The …

PRANITA SACHIN MATRE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Ms. Pranita Sachin Matre and Ms. Chaya Gautam Matre seeking protection from arrest in connection with FIR No. C.R. 198/2026 filed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The State opposed the …

MAHADEV GANPATI DEVKARversusTHE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CIDCO AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mahadev Ganpati Devkar, filed a civil writ petition seeking a directive that the Chief Administrative Officer, Maharashtra Water Resources, CIDCO, decide a representation he submitted on 22 April 2026, which he alleges remains pending and affects his impending retirement. The …

SAHDEV LAXMAN DHAWAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sahdev Laxman Dhaware, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant, Mr. Vivek Arote, requested permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, …

TUSHAR DILIP ZENDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Tushar Dilip Zende, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant, Mr. Kamran S. Shaikh, sought leave of the court to withdraw the application. The court examined the request and, exercising its discretion, granted …

RAHUL UDAY SHRIVASTAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Rahul Uday Shrivastav, filed a criminal writ petition challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. During proceedings, the Attorney General for the State informed the court that statements of both the petitioner and the detainee were recorded on 13 May 2026 at Charkop …

PARAS SHRIPALKUMAR SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Paras Shripalkumar Shah was arrested under Sections 125(b), 115(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for assaulting the complainant, who has lost his eyesight. Shah applied for interim bail, arguing that his twin daughters had achieved outstanding results in the JEE (Mains) 2026 and …

SURESH BHIMA PALAVE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Suresh Bhima Palave and another, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 1306 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, the counsel for the applicants sought permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and, noting that the applicants …

PRABHAKAR SHETTYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prabhakar Shetty, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court after a chargesheet had been filed against him. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application, stating that a fresh application would be filed before the trial court. The court considered …

SHAIKH SAJID SHAIKH KHALIL AND ORSversusTHE JOINT DISTRICT REGISTRAR CLASS I

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Shaikh Sajid Shaikh Kalil & Ors., filed a civil writ petition challenging actions of the Joint District Registrar Class‑I and Stamp Collector, Nashik. The High Court directed the petitioners to approach the Chief Revenue Controlling Authority, Pune, for a merits‑based decision. The …

NASIR HAJIMIYA PATHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Nasir Hajimiya Pathan filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest under FIR No. 591 of 2025 for assault causing injury. The FIR was initially registered under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, later amended to include Section 118(2). The …

GAURAV GUPTAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Gaurav Gupta, filed an interim application seeking permission to travel abroad despite a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued on 24 November 2025. The court noted earlier orders that had already permitted travel on similar terms and considered the applicant's request for additional trips to …

DHAVAL SANTOSH BHALERAOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Dhaval Santosh Bhalerao, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. Counsel for the petitioner informed the court of a change in circumstances and sought to withdraw the pending bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if advised. The State of …

RAJESH SURESH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Rajesh Suresh Shinde filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant was represented by Ms. Swapnali Chavan, assisted by Mr. Pradeep Yadav. The counsel informed the court that there had been a change in circumstances and sought to withdraw the bail application, …

KEYUR RAMESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF DIU AND DAMAN AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Keyur Rameshbhai Patel, filed a bail application (No. 2116 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court against the State of Diu & Daman. An interim application (No. 1622 of 2026) was subsequently filed to correct the number of the interim application. The court granted leave to amend the …

DHANJI DUBRIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Dhanji Dubriya, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition and instead approach the Sessions Court at Daman, which has jurisdiction over the matter. The …

VINODKUMAR KEHARISINHA BANJARAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vinodkumar Banjara, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, with an acquittal on the charge under Section 504 IPC. The prosecution relied on the testimony of two eye‑witnesses, the brick‑kiln owner (PW‑1) and …

ZAINUL ABDIN ABDUL RASHID SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition alleging that the detainee was being held in police custody without legal authority. The Respondent, the State, through the Acting Chief Police Prosecutor, informed the Court that the detainee would be released on the same day and sought liberty to take …

NAVNEET RAGHUNATH KUMARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking court directions to expedite the investigation of C.R.No.1474 of 2025 registered at Bandra police station. The respondent State argued that the accused is residing in the USA, making a swift investigation difficult, and that a Letter of Credit …

AVINASH SOMNATH PHULPAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant Avinash Phulpagare was convicted of murder (Sec. 302 IPC) and abetment of suicide (Sec. 201 IPC) for the death of an eight‑year‑old girl, Tanisha, based largely on the testimony of a twelve‑year‑old child witness and recovered wooden plank evidence. On appeal, the High Court examined …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSATISH RAMDAS PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra sought condonation of a 125‑day delay in filing a Criminal Application for leave to appeal against an acquittal order dated 22‑Nov‑2023. The delay arose because the certified copy of the judgment was obtained on 23‑Nov‑2023, scrutinised by the Director of Prosecution on …

CHANDANKUMAR UJAGAR SAHANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Partly Allowed

The appellant was convicted under IPC section 376(3) and POCSO sections 6 and 8 for raping a nine‑year‑old girl in a public washroom, based on the victim’s testimony, her mother’s account, a neighbour’s observation and medical evidence of genital injury. The trial court sentenced him to rigorous …

KAVITA SANJAY SONTAKKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kavita Sanjay Sontakke, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel the police to produce her daughter, alleging illegal detention. The police counsel informed the court that the daughter had already been handed over to the petitioner, rendering the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGUNVANT MOHAN BHONDEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the order of the trial court in a criminal matter involving Gunvant Mohan Bhondekar (Respondent No.1) and another respondent. The High Court considered whether leave to appeal should be granted, whether bail could be ordered …

ASHOK BABAN TAVHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Ashok Baban Tavhare, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to unconditionally withdraw the petition. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra and others, were represented by an Assistant Public …

PUNJAB YADAV KHODKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The appellant, Punjab Yadav Khodke, filed an interim application from jail alleging misconduct by his wife but did not specify any relief. The application sought a decision on his pending criminal appeal. The court noted that the appeal had already been scheduled for final disposal on 24 March 2026. …

GOURI S. BANERJEEversusRAJARSHI RADHAKRISHNA DWIVEDI AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Ms. Gauri S. Banerjee filed Writ Petition No. 5058 of 2014 in the Bombay High Court seeking to appear in person before the Court. The petition remained pending for several years and the petitioner failed to appear at any hearing. On 12 January 2026 the Court gave the petitioner a final opportunity …

SHIVAJI CHIMAJI GHOLAPversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR REHABILITATION AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed Writ Petition No. 3601 of 2023 in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the Deputy Collector, Rehabilitation, Pune and others. The petitioner later sought to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request for withdrawal and, after hearing counsel, granted …

MARUTI BHIKA PACHANGEversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR REHABILITATION AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioners Tukaram Ganpat Pachange and Maruti Bhika Pachange filed writ petitions in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Deputy Collector, Rehabilitation, Pune and others. On counsel's instructions, they sought to withdraw the petitions. The Court granted permission to withdraw, …

MaharashtraversusAnand Vasudeo Chavan and Anr

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra filed an interim application seeking condonation of a delay of one year and 173 days to file an appeal against a Special Judge's order that acquitted the accused of IPC offences but convicted him under Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, sentencing him to seven years' …

CHANDEVDAS RAMANAND DASversusTHE UNION TERRITORY OF DAMAN AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Chandevdas Ramanand Das, was convicted by the Sessions Court for rape under Sections 376(f) and 376(i) of the Indian Penal Code and for sexual assault of a child under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The victim, a seven‑year‑old girl, …

PRAFULLA MAHADEV MAHANGARE AND ORS.versusCOLLECTOR OF STAMPS PUNE RURAL AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a writ petition challenging the demand for deficit stamp duty. They subsequently paid the outstanding stamp duty, rendering the subject matter of the petition moot. The petitioners argued that there was nothing left for the court to consider. The court accepted that the …

KALAMUDDIN MOHAMMAD ISTEYAR ANSARI @ KOAILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant was convicted for raping a five‑year‑old girl by inserting his private part into her mouth, an offence under Section 376 of the IPC and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment, a fine and compensation, …

KAPILDAV CHUGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Kapildev Chug, filed an application for leave to appeal against the acquittal granted by the Metropolitan Magistrate, 64th Court, Esplanade, Mumbai, in Criminal Case No.35/SW/2012 dated 12 March 2024. The High Court of Bombay examined the impugned judgment and identified arguable …

PINKY ANANDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pinky Anand, filed a criminal writ petition alleging harassment on her social media page by unknown individuals on 14 May 2024, with objectionable photographs posted. She sought addition of several provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and …

NAJIM SALIM KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants Najim Salim Khan and Farhan Salim Khan were convicted of murder under Section 302 r/w Section 34 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment. They appealed, arguing that the prosecution’s evidence – especially the oral dying declaration and eye‑witness testimony – was unreliable and that …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusYOGESH SITARAM CHAVAN AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal of Yogesh Sitaram Chavan and another accused. The trial court had acquitted the respondents, prompting the State to challenge that decision. The application was argued by Ms. Supriya Kak on behalf of the …

KAMLESH GUPTAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The criminal writ petition filed by Mrs. Kamlesh Gupta remained pending since 2022. No counsel appeared to have the petition circulated, and the State had already filed a chargesheet. On the hearing date, no representative appeared for the petitioner. The Court observed that the petitioner had not …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusASHISHKUMAR VIJAYKUMAR SAHU

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 99‑day delay in filing a leave‑to‑appeal application against an acquittal order dated 2 December 2024 in a murder case (IPC 302). The High Court had issued notice to the respondent, who failed to appear. The Additional …

RAMESH @ BHAIJAN MOHAN PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The appellant, originally accused No.2, was convicted along with two others for dacoity with murder and criminal conspiracy under Sections 396, 397 and 120‑B of the IPC, receiving life imprisonment and a fine. The prosecution’s case rested on the recovery of stolen idols and other articles from the …

TANUJA JIVAK GHADGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Tanuja J. Ghadge filed a criminal writ petition seeking police protection for herself, her husband and witnesses, the arrest of accused persons, and compensation. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the accused had already obtained bail from the Special Court on 6 February 2025, …

SUBHASH MAHADEO SATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH SECRETARY AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Subhash Mahadeo Sathe filed a writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner later moved the court requesting permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue any other appropriate remedy. The respondents opposed the withdrawal. The Court …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusROHIT RAM HILAM AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the order passed by the trial court in the case of Rohit Ram Hilam (ALS/41/2025). The High Court examined whether there were arguable questions of law or fact that warranted a further appeal. After reviewing the submissions of …

KARAN GANPAT BHOIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Karan Ganpat Bhoir, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant, Ms. Swapana P. Kode, sought leave of the court to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and allowed the withdrawal. …