The State Of Maharashtra v. Usha Popatlal Bhalgat

1 Cri.A.531.13

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 531 OF 2013 The State of Maharashtra ...Applicant versus Usha Popatlal Bhalgat

...Respondent

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Smt. R.K. Ladda, A.P.P. for Applicant Mr. S.R. Shirsat, Advocate holding for Mr. S.S. Jadhavar, Advocate for respondent .....

CORAM : A.I.S. CHEEMA, J.

DATED : 2ND FEBRUARY, 2015 Order :- 1.

Advocate Mr. Shirsat, submits that Mr. Jadhavar, learned counsel for respondent - accused has filed leave note. On last occasion, learned counsel for respondent - accused sought time to go through the record and proceedings.

2.

Today, the matter is at the stage of granting leave. Despite the opportunities, seeks time.

3.

Perused the record. Heard learned A.P.P.

4.

The respondent-accused was prosecuted under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act and has been

2 Cri.A.531.13 acquitted. The evidence of trap is there. The question of sanction is also involved. There is arguable case. As such, leave is granted. Application is allowed.

6.

Application be converted into appeal.

7.

Appeal is admitted.

8.

Paper-book be got prepared.

9.

Action under section 390 of the Code of Criminal Procedure be taken against respondent-original accused in the trial court and short report of compliance be called. ( A.I.S. CHEEMA, J. ) MTK