Prasad Balu Kute v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 214 OF 2024 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 1020 OF 2024 Prasad Balu Kute ...

Applicant/Appellant V/s.

The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

...

Respondents ------------------- Mr. Ganesh Patil with Mr. Pravin Dabade and Mr. Akash Ahire, for the appellant.

Mr. Mahesh H. Chandanshiv, for respondent no. 2 (through V.C.) Mrs. M.R. Tidke, APP, for the respondent/State. --------------------- CORAM : KISHORE C. SANT, J.

DATE : 26TH MARCH 2024.

PC:

1.

Heard the parties. This application is filed for condonation of delay of 25 days caused in filing this appeal against conviction. It is stated in the application that the applicant is in jail and other family members are not in a position to instruct the lawyer to file appeal as they are poor labourers.

2.

Considering that the applicant is in jail and the appeal is preferred by completing the formalities of appointment of the legal aid lawyers, this Court finds that the case is made out for condoning the delay. The application stands allowed. Delay is condoned. 33-ia-214-2024.doc varsha

3.

Office to register the appeal.

4.

Liberty to move First Appeal for final hearing. (KISHORE C. SANT, J) 33-ia-214-2024.doc varsha