Prakash Dhondu Talavdekar v. The State Of Maharashtra

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appa.746.2019+_508.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.746 OF 2019 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.697 OF 2019 WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.697 OF 2019 Prakash Dhondu Talvdekar ... Applicant Vs.

The State of Maharashtra & anr.

... Respondents Mr.Ganesh Bhujbal for the Applicant Mr.A.R. Patil, APP, for the Respondent - State CORAM: Mrs.MRIDULA BHATKAR, J.

DATED: MAY 3, 2019 P.C.:

1.

Upon urgent mentioning, taken on Production Board. 2.

The applicant/accused was convicted for the offences punishable under sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the maximum punishment awarded is RI for 3 years and fine. Hence, the Appeal and the Criminal application for bail and suspension of sentence. 3.

The learned Counsel for the applicant/appellant submits that the applicant has deposited the entire amount of fine. He submits

appa.746.2019+_508.doc that the applicant was on bail throughout the trial and also after conviction. He prays for suspension of sentence and bail. 4.

Learned Prosecutor submits to the orders of the Court. 5.

In view of the submissions of the learned Counsel and also as there is no chance that the Appeal will be heard in near future, the Appeal is admitted and the Criminal application No.746 of 2019 is allowed on the following terms:

i) The applicant/accused shall be released on the same bail amount with fresh Bond in the sum of Rs.15,000/-. ii) The impugned judgment and sentence is suspended pending appeal;

iii) The applicant/accused shall make himself available on all the Court dates.

6.

Criminal Application stands disposed of accordingly. 7.

All concerned to act on an authenticated copy of this order. (MRIDULA BHATKAR, J.)