Ashkurani @ Nizam Sujauddin Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court (Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction); Bail Application No.2679 of 2025; Ashkurani @ Nizam Sujaudin-related applicant Ashkurani @ Nizam Sujauddin Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra; Coram: Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.; decided 23 February 2026; bail application withdrawn/disposed of as withdrawn; prosecution update: four witnesses examined, thirteen more intended; applicant in custody from 2022 (~4 years); Trial Court requested to expedite trial; liberty to file fresh bail application if no substantial progress; Advocate Gaurav Bhawnani for Applicant; APP Gauri S. Rao for State; Antop Hill Police Station (PSI Sunil Pildankar present).
What did the court decide?
Bail Application disposed of as withdrawn upon counsel seeking permission to withdraw; Trial Court requested to expedite the trial; liberty reserved to file a fresh bail application if there is no substantial progress in the trial.