1 965-BA.1606-26.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 965 BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1606 OF 2026 DASHRATH RANGRAO KOTGIRE VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ... Advocate for Applicant : Ms. Sonawane Sunita G. APP for Respondent/State : Mr. S. D. Ghayal. … CORAM : HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, J. Dated : August 25, 2026 PER COURT :- 1. Learned APP submits that the investigation in the present case is complete. Charge-sheet has been prepared and submitted for approval to the Higher Authorities on 11.08.2026. 2. Learned Advocate for the Applicant submits that this Court may direct the authorities to consider and decide upon the grant of approval within a stipulated time frame. If the charge-sheet is filed then the Applicant is permitted to approach the learned Trial Court with the charge-sheet seeking fresh application for bail. 2026:BHC-AUG:38738 2 965-BA.1606-26.odt 3. The SDPO, Bhokar is directed to grant approval to the charge-sheet at the earliest if he is of the opinion that the conducted investigation is sufficient and complete for the purpose of investigation. The liberty as sought by the applicant is allowed. Applicant is at liberty to file fresh application after filing of charge-sheet. In case any such application is filed then the same be decided on its own merits. 4. Bail Application stands dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for. ( HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, J. ) ... vmk/-