Kewalbai Sanjiv Biradar v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application dismissed as withdrawn after Court's disinclination; speedy-trial directions: conclusion within one year, hearings at least twice weekly, continuous session, heavy costs on accused/advocates causing delay, Chapter X IPC action against jail authorities for non-production, evidence via video conferencing, Registrar (Judicial) to circulate order. Applicant in custody since 16.5.2024. Neutral citation 2025:BHC-AUG:23576; internal ref ba928.25; decided 02.09.2025 by Sanjay A. Deshmukh, J., Aurangabad Bench.
What did the court decide?
Leave to withdraw the bail application granted; application dismissed as withdrawn; no release on bail. Directions issued for completion of trial within one year, including twice-weekly continuous hearings, costs for delaying advocates, Chapter X I.P.C. warning to jail authorities, video-conference recording of evidence, and communication of the order by the Registrar (Judicial).