Iqbal Abaas Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Discharge/change of advocate in a pending bail matter; Bombay High Court Bail Application No. 148 of 2025 (Iqbal Abbas Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra); Justice Amit Borkar; applicant opted to replace counsel despite detailed arguments; Prosper D’souza discharged; High Court Legal Services Authority to consider appointing Gaurav Bhavnani or another advocate; matter listed to 8 September 2025; no adjudication of bail merits; no statutory or case citations.
What did the court decide?
Advocate Prosper D’souza discharged at the applicant's own choice to change counsel; applicant free to engage another advocate; the High Court Legal Services Authority may appoint Mr. Gaurav Bhavnani, if he is on its panel, or some other advocate; bail application to be listed on 8 September 2025. ¶15