IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO. 14 OF 2010 SHRI A. S. ASTEKAR ... Petitioner Versus SHRI E PRASANNA KUMAR ... Respondent Mr. Joseph Vaz, Special Public Prosecutor for the Petitioner. Coram:- R. M. SAVANT, J. Date:- 2nd March, 2010 P.C. This Petition has been filed apprehending that the observations made in the Order dated 23.07.2009 whilst considering the bail application filed by the Respondent herein could come in the way of the adjudicating authorities whilst dealing with the matter under the Central Excise Act. 2. It is well settled that the observations, if any, made whilst considering an application for bail are prima facie, and therefore, do not conclude the matter in any way. The apprehension of the Petitioner is, therefore, misfounded. In the light of what is stated herein above, there is no warrant to keep the above Petition pending. The Criminal Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of. R. M. SAVANT, J. arp/*