P.H. JAYANI 51 BA1712.2026.DOC IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1712 OF 2026 Santosh Pandurang Kadam …. Applicant V/s. The State of Maharashtra …Respondent Mr. Pintu Singh for the Applicant. Mr. Tanveer Khan (through VC) for the Respondent – State. CORAM: SHYAM C. CHANDAK, J. DATED : 12th OCTOBER, 2026 P.C. :- 1. Mr. Khan, the learned APP, on instructions from Mr. Walke, PSI states that, in this case, the prosecution is going to examine about 10 witnesses and conclude the trial within nine months from today. 2. Therefore, Mr. Singh, the learned Counsel for the Applicant seeks leave to withdraw the aforesaid bail application with liberty to file a fresh bail application before this Court after nine months, if the trial is not concluded within the said period. 3. Leave to withdraw is granted, with aforesaid liberty. 4. Application stands disposed of as withdrawn. 5. It is made clear that this Application is not heard on merits. 6. The prosecution is directed to examine the witnesses and conclude the trial within nine months from today, as noted above. (SHYAM C. CHANDAK, J.) PREETI HEERO JAYANI Digitally signed by PREETI HEERO JAYANI Date: 2026.10.15 11:25:18 +0530