Ashok Kumar Harichandralal Gautam v. The State Of Maharasthra

412.apeal506.98.op.ord.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 506 OF 1998 Ashok Kumar Harichandralal Gautam.

..Appellant.

V/s.

The State of Maharashtra.

..Respondent.

Mr. Narayanganesh M. Nadar, advocate appointed for appellant. Mr. S.S. Pednekar, APP for State.

CORAM : SMT. SADHANA S. JADHAV,J.

DATE : FEBRUARY 15, 2019.

P. C. :

For the reasons to be recorded separately, following order is passed :

ORDER

(i) The appeal is allowed.

(ii) The Judgment and Order dated 3/4/1998 passed by the Addl. Sessions Judge for Gr. Bombay in Sessions Case No. 230 of 1996 convicting the appellant-Accused No. 3 is hereby quashed and set aside. The appellant is acquitted from all the charges levelled against him. (iii) The bail bond stands cancelled.

(iv) The fine amount if paid be refunded.

(v) Writ be issued expeditiously.

The learned Advocate Mr. Nadar, appointed to espouse the cause of the appellant has put in the best efforts. He is entitled to his professional fees as per rules by to be paid by High Court Legal Aid Committee within 3 months from today.

[SMT. SADHANA S. JADHAV, J.] Talwalkar