Kishor Madhukar Gatkal v. The State Of Maharashtra

1 Application 170/2015

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD Criminal Application No.170 of 2015 In Criminal Appeal No.26 of 2015 Kishor Madhukar Gatkal.

.. Applicant.

Versus

The State of Maharashtra.

.. Respondent.

-------- Shri. V.D. Sapkal, Advocate, for applicant. Smt. M.A. Deshpande, Additional Public Prosecutor, for respondent.

-------- CORAM: T.V. NALAWADE, J.

DATE : 21st JANUARY 2015 ORDER:

1) The application is filed for suspension of substantive sentence. The appellant is convicted and sentenced for offences punishable under sections 7, 13(1) (d) read with section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Maximum sentence of imprisonment of 5 years and fine of Rs.25,000/- is imposed. Learned counsel for the appellant made statement that entire fine amount is

2 Application 170/2015 deposited. There is such endorsement on the copy of the judgment. Statement is made that the appellant has surrendered to bail and at present he is in custody. In view of the fact that the appeal is already admitted, substantive sentence needs to be suspended.

2) The application is allowed. Substantive sentence is suspended. The applicant is to be released on bail on his furnishing PR and SB of Rs.15,000/-. Sd/- (T.V. NALAWADE, J. ) rsl