Usman Hussain Shaikh v. the State of Maharahstra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application withdrawn with liberty to reapply if trial not completed within 9 months; prosecution undertaking to conclude trial within 9 months; trial court directed to expedite hearing and disposal; charge already framed. Usman Hussain Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr., Bail Application No.5438 of 2024, Bombay High Court Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, Coram Shyam C. Chandak, J., dated 6th February, 2026. Counsel: Munira Palanpurwala i/b Sumaiya Khan for Applicant; APP P. P. Shinde for Respondent-State; Rushabh Vidyarthi appointed for Respondent No.2; PSI Rohidas Gite of Dharavai Police Station present.
What did the court decide?
Bail Application disposed of as withdrawn; leave and liberty granted to file a fresh application for bail if the trial is not completed within 9 months, and the trial Court directed to expedite hearing and disposal of the case.