Shivam Bharat Magar v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application dismissed as withdrawn before Bombay High Court (Manish Pitale, J.) on 16-01-2025 in BA No. 4772 of 2024, Shivam Bharat Magar v. State of Maharashtra & Anr. Court recorded investigation complete and charge-sheet filed with only 14 witnesses; directed trial Court to frame charge at the earliest and complete trial within one year; applicant permitted to seek bail afresh upon absence of substantial progress in six months, delay not being attributable to him. No statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Bail not granted; application dismissed as withdrawn. Directions issued to the trial Court to frame charge at the earliest and complete the trial within one year; liberty reserved to the applicant to apply for bail afresh if there is no substantial progress in the trial within six months, provided the delay is not attributable to the applicant.