Pandurang Maruti Patil v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.2541 OF 2023 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 10651 OF 2023 Pandurang Maruti Patil ...

Appellant/Applicant V/s.

State of Maharashtra & Anr.

...

Respondents ------------------- Dr. Ranjan J. Rajgor, for the appellant.

Mrs. Manisha Tidke, APP, for the respondent/State. ---------------------

CORAM

:

KISHORE C. SANT, J.

DATE :

3RD MAY 2024.

PC:

1.

Heard.

2.

Though twice notice is sent, none appears for respondent no. 2. Service report is not yet received. This application is for condonation of delay. There is a delay of 3 years and 240 days. It is stated in the application that the applicant is in jail. There is no one to give instructions to the lawyer. It is for this reason, the appellant is required to send communication from the jail. For this reason the delay is caused. Heard learned advocate appointed for the accused/appellant, this Court finds that the applicant is in jail and for that reason he could not contact anyone to file application and appeal. 9-ia-2541-2023.doc varsha

He is required to approach this Court through Legal Services Authority. This Court thus finds that delay in such case needs to be condoned in the interest of justice. Hence the following order:

ORDER

i) Interim application stands allowed.

ii) Delay of 3 years and 240 days stands condoned. iii) Interim applications stands disposed of.

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