Pramod Ranjitsimha Bhaise v. The State Of Maharashtra

4.APPA.1626.18.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1626 OF 2018 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1162 OF 2018 Pramod Ranjitsimha Bhaise ...Applicant V/s.

The State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

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Ms. Sandhya Mailagir I/by Anil D. Joshi, Advocate for the Applicant.

Mr. P.H. Gaikwad, APP for the Respondent/State. ....

CORAM : A.M.BADAR J.

DATED : 5th OCTOBER 2018.

P.C. :

1.

The learned counsel for the applicant seeks leave to delete prayer clause (a). Leave, as prayed, is granted. Amendment be effected forthwith.

2.

This is an application for suspension of sentence and releasing the applicant/accused on bail during pendency of the appeal filed by him.

3.

The applicant/accused is convicted for the offences Aarti Palkar 1/2

4.APPA.1626.18.doc punishable under Section 7, 13(1)(d)(ii) read with Section 13(2) of The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. On each count, he is sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for one year apart from imposition of some amount as fine.

4.

Heard both sides.

5.

Short sentence of imprisonment is imposed on the applicant/accused. The same is already suspended by the learned trial Court. The applicant has deposited the entire fine amount. The appeal filed by the applicant may not be heard within a period of one year. Therefore, the order:

- : ORDER : - (i) The application is allowed.

(ii) The substantive sentence of imprisonment imposed on the applicant/accused is suspended and he is directed to be released on bail on his executing P. R. Bond of Rs.15,000/- and on furnishing surety in the like amount.

(iii) The application is disposed of accordingly. (A.M.BADAR J.) Aarti Palkar 2/2