IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA CRIMINAL APPLICATION ( BAIL ) NO. 194 OF 2011 MR. RAJESH GHANSHYAM DESSAI, AT PRESENT IN JUDICIAL CUSTODY THRO' MOTHER SMT. ANJANI. G. DESSAI., ... Applicant Versus STATE THROUGH P.P AND ANR., ... Respondents Shri Arun Bras De Sa, Advocate for the Applicant. Shri S. Loran holding for Shri C.A. Ferreira, Public Prosecutor for the Respondents. Coram:- F. M. REIS, J. Date:- 20th October, 2011 P.C.: Heard Shri Arun Bras De Sa, learned Counsel appearing for the applicant and Shri C.A. Ferreira, learned Public Prosecutor for the Respondents. 2. The learned Counsel appearing for the applicant has sought for bail of the applicant essentially on the ground that the trial of the proceedings before the learned Sessions Judge is unnecessarily being delayed for last over four years which is causing lot of prejudice to the applicant. Learned Counsel further points out that considering such delay, it is appropriate that the applicant be released on bail, subject to such conditions as may be imposed. 3. On the other hand, Shri C.A. Ferreira, learned Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents points out that substantial number of witnesses have been examined and there are a number of witnesses to be examined considering the charges framed against the applicant, and others for offences punishable under Section 302, 363, 201 r/w 120/307 IPC. Learned Public Prosecutor further points out that the respondents shall ensure that no further delay is caused in the disposal of the Session Case before the learned Sessions Judge. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and taking note of the gravity of the offences charged against the applicant, I find no case to grant bail to the applicant at this stage as nearly 140 witnesses are expected to be examined by the respondent. Considering the contention of the learned Counsel appearing for the applicant the learned Sessions Judge is directed to dispose of Sessions Case No.19/2007 as expeditiously as possible 5. Application stands accordingly dismissed. F. M. REIS, J. NH