1 947ba1346.26 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 947 BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1346 OF 2026 WITH CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 2884 OF 2026 IN BA/1346/2026 PRAKASH MANIK RATHOD VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ... Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Dodiya Ramankumar Gopal APP for Respondents/State : Mr. K.K. Naik Advocate for Respondent/Original Informant : Mr. Aditya Lokhande h/f Mr. S.S.Tope. ... CORAM : HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, J. DATE : 19.08.2026 PER COURT : ORDER IN CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 2884 OF 2026 IN BA/1346/2026 :- 1. The learned Advocate MR. Lokhande h/f Mr. Tope, appearing for the original informant submits that this application has been filed seeking permission to assist the learned APP. 2. The learned Advocate for the applicant has no objection. 3. The application is allowed. 4. The learned Advocate is allowed to assist the learned APP as well as if required to assist the Court in the present proceedings. 5. The application stands disposed of. 2 947ba1346.26 ORDER IN BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1346 OF 2026 :- 1. The learned APP seeks time to take instructions as the investigation papers are still awaited. 2. At the request of learned APP and the learned Advocate appearing for the original Complainant, list the matter on 09.09.2026. (HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, J.) mahajansb/