1 (Cr.appln.3067/10) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.3067 OF 2010 Pralhad Balu Kale .... Applicant. V/s State of Maharashtra ..... Respondent. Mr. V.M. Thorat for the applicant. Mr. A.S. Shitole, APP for the State. CORAM: V. M. KANADE, J. DATE : 10th August, 2010 P.C.:- 1. Heard the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the applicant and the learned APP for the State. 2. This is a second application for bail. The first application was rejected by this Court by order dated 06/02/2009. Liberty, however, was given to the applicant to apply again if the trial is not over within a reasonable period of time. 3. The learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the applicant submits that the only material on record against the present applicant is alleged recovery of a gold bar worth Rs 10 lacs. It is submitted that the jeweller from whom the 2 (Cr.appln.3067/10) said gold bar was recovered has stated that the applicant has given the gold bar to him. It is submitted that there are no eye witnesses to the said incident. Thirdly, it is submitted that the applicant is in jail since last almost 1 year and 11 months. 4. On the other hand, the learned APP appearing on behalf of the State submits that the trial has already begun and the evidence of the complainant has been recorded and the trial is likely to be over in another 2 to 3 months. 5. Since the first application of the applicant was already rejected on merits, it is not possible to entertain this application on merits since there is no change in the circumstances. Application is dismissed. Trial, However, is expedited. The Sessions Court may dispose of the criminal case expeditiously. If the Trial is not over within a period of three months, liberty is granted to the applicant to apply for bail again. 6. Application is disposed of. (V.M. KANADE, J.) 3 (Cr.appln.3067/10)