Johir Uddin Suraj Ali @ Sahil v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail matter disposed by permitted withdrawal: applicant withdrew bail application after the judge signalled no relief, citing a 14-year-old minor victim versus a 28-year-old applicant and possible dominant influence over the victim; charges to be framed within six months and trial expedited; victim's mother reportedly unwilling to continue prosecution (stated only as Legal Aid Counsel's submission); Bench: Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.; dated 29-09-2025; Case: Bail Application No. 1937 of 2025, Johir Uddin Suraj Ali @ Sahil v. State of Maharashtra; Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction.
What did the court decide?
Bail application permitted to be withdrawn; Trial Court directed to frame charges within six months and expedite the trial at the earliest. ¶3