Sanyog Sanjay Gaikwad v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Anticipatory bail – POCSO Act, 2012
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court interim order dated 6 October 2025 by Advait M. Sethna, J. in CR. Anticipatory Bail Application No.2710 of 2024, Sanyog Sanjay Gaikwad v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.; allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act); legal-aid advocate Nilima C. Sarvagod unable to contact Respondent No.2 (victim) and sought prosecution assistance; hearing adjourned to 15 October 2025; interim protection of order dated 7 October 2024 continued till the adjourned date; advocates: Vivek Arote for the Applicant, Nilima C. Sarvagod (Legal Aid) for Respondent No.2, Kiran C. Shinde APP for the State.
What did the court decide?
Application listed for further consideration on 15 October 2025; interim protection granted vide order dated 7 October 2024 shall continue till the adjourned date of hearing.