Pradeep Waman Kadam v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Withdrawal of a bail application with liberty to file a fresh application; time-bound expeditious-trial direction (six-month outer limit); witness-examination status reported by APP on IO's instructions (six examined, 8-10 remaining; five examined per para 3); Ghatkopar Police Station; Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction; single-judge order dated 16 February 2026. Relevant to withdrawal-with-liberty practice and requests directing Trial Courts to conclude trials within fixed periods.
What did the court decide?
Permission to withdraw the Bail Application with liberty to file a fresh bail application if the Trial Court has not substantially progressed within six months; Trial Court requested to expedite and conclude the trial within six months of production of this order. ¶17