39-WP-564-2026 (CR).doc IN THE JUDICATURE OF HIGH COURT AT BOMBAY CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 564 OF 2026 Philip John Bhambal ..… Petitioner VERSUS The Union of India & Ors ..… Respondents WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 443 OF 2026 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 564 OF 2026 … Mr. Hande Sachin, (Through VC) Advocate for Petitioner. Mr. Shridhar A. Patil, Advocate for Respondent No. 1-Union of India. Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, Additional PP for Respondent-State. ... CORAM : RAJESH S. PATIL AND ABHAY J. MANTRI, JJ. DATE : 29 AUGUST 2026. P. C. : 1. Mr. Hande, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner submits that after directions of this Court the investigation has been transferred to the crime branch. He further submits that charge-sheet has already been filed. Therefore, the Petition has now become infructuous. 2. In view of the above, the Petition stands disposed of as infructuous. 3. In sequel, all pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (ABHAY J. MANTRI, J.) (RAJESH S. PATIL, J.) Shubham 1 TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Digitally signed by TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Date: 2026.08.31 14:34:11 +0530