Kabir Kasim Mandol v. The State Of Maharashtra

(28)APPANo.12262018

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1226 OF 2018 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO.912 OF 2018 Kabir Kasim Mandol ...

Applicant V/s.

The State of Maharashtra ...

Respondent .....

None for the Applicant.

Ms.Anamika Malhotra, APP for the Respondent/State. ....

CORAM : A.M.BADAR J.

DATED : 6th AUGUST 2018.

P.C. :

This application is registered on the basis of communication sent by the convict through jail. Prayers made are to the effect that the delay in filing the appeal challenging conviction be condoned and the applicant be provided legal aid by appointing an Advocate to represent him at the cost of the State. The applicant/accused is convicted of offences punishable under Section 370 of Indian penal Code as well as under Section 3, 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The reasons for delay in lodging the appeal are properly Gaikwad RD 1/2

(28)APPANo.12262018 explained. It appears that the applicant is suffering from penury and as such, he is unable to engage an Advocate at his own cost. Therefore, the Order :

ORDER

(i) The delay in preferring the appeal is condoned. (ii) Shri.Shantanu Phanse, the learned Advocate on the Panel of Legal Aid of this court is appointed to represent the applicant/appellant. The Registry is directed to supply all necessary papers to the appointed Advocate. (iii) The application is accordingly disposed of. (A.M.BADAR J.) Raju Dattatraya Gaikwad Raju Dattatraya Gaikwad Date: 2018.08.07 11:59:29 +0530 Gaikwad RD 2/2