Babulal Barku Bhil v. The State Of Maharashtra

940criappln1414.23

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 940 CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1414 OF 2023 IN APEALST/3610/2023 BABULAL BARKU BHIL

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mr.Jadhav Chetan T.

APP for Respondent-State : Mr.A.S.Shinde ...

CORAM : R. G. AVACHAT, J.

DATE : 19.04.2023.

PER COURT :

1.

This application has been moved for condonation of delay of 42 days in preferring appeal against the conviction. 2.

In Dilip S. Dahanukar vs Kotak Mahindra Co. Ltd., and Another (2007) 6 SCC 528 the Hon'ble Apex Court has observed that :

"E. Criminal Procedure Code 1973 - S. 374 - Right of appeal of convict under, affecting his liberty - Nature and Scope - Held, the same is a fundamental right keeping in view the expansive definition of Art. 21 and the international covenants operating in the field - Constitution of India - Art. 21."

3.

In view of the same the application is allowed. The delay

940criappln1414.23 of 42 days stand condoned.

( R. G. AVACHAT ) JUDGE mahajansb/