JUDGMENT/ORDER

1. Heard Mr. Lotlikar, learned Senior Advocate and Mr. Amonkar, learned counsel for the applicants and Mr. Bhobe, learned Public Prosecutor for the respondents-State.

2. The applicants are seeking bail in connection with FIR no.161/2022 registered with Anjuna Police Station for offences punishable under Ss. 143, 147, 148 and 307 read with Sec. 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sec. 25 of the Arms Act.

3. The case of prosecution is that the injured was assaulted by accused with knife. Several persons were involved in crime. Several persons were arrested. On completing investigation, chargesheet was filed.

4. The applicant in Criminal Application (Bail) no. 502 of 2023 was arrested on 1/10/2022 whereas the applicant in Criminal Application (Bail) no. 520 of 2023 was arrested on 3/10/2022.

5. Learned Senior Advocate Shri Lotlikar and learned counsel Shri Amonkar appearing for the applicants submitted that the applicants are in custody for a period of about ten months. Although it is alleged that the injured was assaulted with knife, the injuries were not serious. Injured was discharged from the hospital after two days. Trial would not be over within short span of time.

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