Sk. Azar S/O. Sk. Abdul v. The State Of Maharashtra

(1) 918 CriAppln-1742.2021.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1742 OF 2021 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 393 OF 2021 SHAIKH AZAR S/O SHAIKH ABDUL

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...

Mr. Bharat Gadegaonkar, Advocate for the applicant. Mr. R.B. Bagul, A.P.P. for the State.

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CORAM :

SURENDRA P. TAVADE, J.

DATE :

13.08.2021.

ORDER :

1.

Issue notice to the respondent returnable forthwith. Learned A.P.P. waives service on behalf of the respondent. 2.

Heard learned Counsel for the applicant and the learned A.P.P.

3.

The applicant was convicted in Special Case (Child) No.76/2020 for the offence punishable under Section 354 (D) of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay fine of Rs. 2000/-, in default of payment of which he was directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months. He was also convicted for the offence punishable under Section 11 (iv) read with Section 12 of the Protection of Children

(2) 918 CriAppln-1742.2021.odt from Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for two years, in default of payment of which he was directed to suffer rigorous imprisonment for six months. 4.

It is contended that the applicant was on bail during the trial. He has deposited the amount of fine.

5.

In the circumstances, applicant is released on bail on his executing P.B. & S.B. of Rs. 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand) till disposal of the appeal. The sentenced imposed upon the applicant is suspended till disposal of the appeal. 6.

The Criminal Application is disposed of accordingly. (SURENDRA P. TAVADE, J.) VD_Dhirde