Shakil Ahmed Alias Mehtab Raza v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court bail application deferred pending victim's statement: Shakil Ahmed alias Mehtab Raza v. State of Maharashtra, Bail Application No. 2875 of 2025, decided 11 November 2025 by Dr. Neela Gokhale, J. Applicant in custody since 2 May 2023; chargesheet filed April 2022 but charges not framed; Look Out Circular (LOC) issued as applicant was working in Saudi Arabia; apprehension of intimidation of victim led to bail consideration being postponed until victim's statement recorded; Trial Court asked to frame charges and record victim statement within three months; next hearing 2 February 2026 with liberty to mention earlier.
What did the court decide?
Bail application neither granted nor dismissed; its consideration deferred until the victim's statement is recorded before the Trial Court. Matter stood over to 2 February 2026, with liberty to the Applicant to mention the matter for earlier hearing if the statement is recorded sooner.