Prashant Mandrekar., v. State Thr. Police Inspector, Anti Corruption Branch (Vigilance), Panaji And ANR.,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

CRIMINAL MISC. APPLICATION NO. 182 OF 2016 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 60 OF 2016 SHRI. PRASHANT MANDREKAR., ... Applicant

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STATE THR. POLICE INSPECTOR, ANTI CORRUPTION BRANCH (VIGILANCE), PANAJI AND ANR., ... Respondents Mr. Rohan Pandurang Desai, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. S. R. Rivankar, Public Prosecutor for the Respondent/State. Coram:- C. V. BHADANG, J.

Date:- 2nd September, 2016 P.C.:

Heard the learned counsel for the applicant and the learned Public Prosecutor for the state.

2. The applicant has been convicted for the offence punishable under section 7, 13(1) (d) and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and has been sentenced to suffer imprisonment for two years and to pay a fine of Rs.10,000/- and in default to undergo simple imprisonment for three months. The learned counsel for the applicant states that the amount of fine has already been deposited. The applicant was all along on bail during the course of the trial. The criminal appeal is already admitted. The learned Public Prosecutor states that the criminal appeal may be expedited. In such

CRMA/182/2016 circumstances, the following order is passed: Order:

The substantive sentence of imprisonment is suspended pending disposal of the appeal, on the condition that the the applicant furnishes a personal bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty five thousand only) with one surety in the like amount. The Bail Bond to be furnished before the learned Special Judge. C. V. BHADANG, J.

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