Abdul Jabbar Shaikh and Others v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Short interlocutory order of the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) dated 16.04.2026 by S. G. Chapalgaonkar, J., granting leave to Abdul Jabbar Shaikh and others (counsel R. L. Jakhade) to amend Criminal Application No. 406 of 2025 against the State of Maharashtra and another (Respondent No.1 counsel S. N. Kendre, APP; Respondent No.2 counsel V. H. Sangole h/f S. T. Kazi), expressly relying on the Supreme Court decision in Pradnya Pranjal Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra, SLP(Crl.) No. 13424 of 2025, decided 03.09.2025. Two-week deadline for amendment; automatic dismissal on default; next hearing date 30.04.2026. No statutes cited, no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Leave granted to amend the Criminal Application within two weeks, failing which the application shall stand dismissed without further reference to the Court; matter posted for further consideration on 30.04.2026.