Ajay Bhagwan Raut v. The State Of Maharashtra

(20)APPANo.15832017

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1583 OF 2017 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO.980 OF 2017 Ajay Bhagwan Raut ...

Applicant V/s.

The State of Maharashtra ...

Respondent .....

Ms.Nasreen S.K.Ayubi, Appointed Advocate for the Applicant. Mr.Prashant Jadhav, APP for the Respondent/State. ....

CORAM : A.M.BADAR J.

DATED : 16th FEBRUARY 2018.

P.C. :

This is an application for condonation of delay of 111 days in preferring an appeal challenging conviction of the applicant/appellant for offences punishable under Sections 326A and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code.

Heard Ms.Ayubi, the learned Advocate appearing for the applicant as well as the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent/State.

Gaikwad RD 1/2

(20)APPANo.15832017 Because of penury, the applicant could not prefer an appeal challenging his conviction. Ultimately, he secured legal aid from the concerned authority and has filed appeal. This constitutes sufficient cause and, therefore, the Order :

ORDER

(i) The application is allowed.

(ii) The delay in lodging the appeal is condoned. (ii) The application is disposed of accordingly. (A.M.BADAR J.) Gaikwad RD 2/2