1 BA 1144-2011 Anand IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.1144 OF 2011 Mahesh Mohan Shetty alias Kolu .Applicant alias Golu V/s. The State of Maharashtra .Respondent Mr.Rishi Bhuta, Advocate, for the Applicant Mrs.M.R.Tidke, APP, for the Respondent - State CORAM : R.C.CHAVAN, J. DATE : 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2011 P.C. . Heard the learned Counsel for the respective parties. 2. This is an application for bail by the applicant, who has been charge sheeted for kidnapping and rape of a minor girl, who at the time of rape and before the report was lodged was about 13 years old. Considering the nature of allegations made, though the learned Counsel for the applicant may be right in submitting that the allegation of rape is 2 BA 1144-2011 one year old, as also considering the fact that the applicant is history-sheeter, the applicant is not entitled to bail. 3. Bail Application stands rejected. The learned trial Judge would take up the case for expeditious hearing and shall complete the trial as far as possible and preferably within a period of six months. (R.C.CHAVAN, J.)