Ajaybhai Jamnabhai Sardar And Another v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

902-APEAL-721-24.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 721 OF 2024 Ajaybhai Jamanbhai Sardar and Another ..APPELLANTS

VERSUS

State of Maharashtra and Another ..RESPONDENTS ....

Mr. A.D. Sonar, Advocate for appellants Mrs. A.S. Deshmukh, A.P.P. for respondent no.1 - State Ms.Usha Jadhav, Advocate for respondent no.2(Appointed through Legal Aid) ....

CORAM : RAJNISH R. VYAS, J.

DATE : 17th FEBRUARY, 2026 PER COURT :

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Heard learned counsel for the appellant. He submits that he has no instructions to appear for the appellant / accused. 2.

This Court, vide its order dated 22nd January, 2026 has already observed that the appellant / accused is in jail and the matter can be worked out in the third week of February 2026. In the morning session, I have heard learned A.P.P. at length. Since the learned counsel for appellant submitted that he is not in a position to appear, he may take appropriate steps for discharging himself.

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In the meanwhile, considering the fact that the sentence imposed on the accused / appellant is of ten years and he has already undergone two 1 / 2

902-APEAL-721-24.odt and half years, the High Court Legal Service Sub-Committee, Aurangabad is directed to provide advocate to represent the appellant. 4.

Stand over to 04th March, 2026.

( RAJNISH R. VYAS, J. ) SSD 2 / 2