Ramakant Sidram Jadhav v. The State Of Maharashtra

(1) 918-appln2981-2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.2981 OF 2022 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.651 OF 2022 RAMAKANT SIDRAM JADHAV ..APPLICANT

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ..RESPONDENT ...

Mr. Sudarshan J. Salunke, Advocate for the Applicant.

Mr. R. D. Sanap, APP for Respondents-State.

...

CORAM : SHRIKANT D. KULKARNI, J.

DATED : 14th SEPTEMBER, 2022.

PER COURT:- 1.

This is an application for suspension of sentence and bail moved by the applicant.

2.

Heard Mr. Sudarshan Salunke, learned counsel for the applicant and Mr. Sanap, learned APP for the State.

3.

Mr. Salunke, learned counsel for the applicant submitted that the appellant was on bail during the trial and even after conviction he has been released on bail by suspending the sentence during the bail period. He submitted that the maximum sentence awarded against the applicant is of one year imprisonment and fine of Rs.5000/- on each count, total Rs.10,000/- fine amount. He has deposited the fine amount with the Trial Court. There are no extra ordinary circumstances to keep

(2) 918-appln2981-2022 the applicant behind bars during the appeal period. There are no chances to take up this appeal for final hearing in near future. It would be just and proper to suspend the sentence and release the applicant on bail.

ORDER

i.

The application is hereby allowed.

ii.

Substantive sentence passed against the applicant in Special Case (ACB) No.03/2017 by the Special Judge, Latur dated 18.08.2022 is hereby suspended till final decision of the appeal.

iii. The applicant shall be released on bail on his furnishing P.R. Bond in the sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rs.Twenty Thousand) with one or two solvent sureties of the like amount on the following conditions :- a] He shall furnish his in detail address with Cell number before the trial court.

b] Bail before the trial court.

c] Inform the concerned court accordingly.

iv.

Criminal application is accordingly disposed off.

(SHRIKANT D. KULKARNI) JUDGE Devendra/September-2022