Yogesh Ashok Sawant v. State Of Maharashtra

PMB 10.revn.113-24.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO.113 OF 2024 YOGESH ASHOK SAWANT ..APPLICANT VS.

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ..RESPONDENT ------------ Adv. Sanjeev Kadam i/b. Adv. S. R. Karpe for the applicant. Ms. Megha S. Bajoria, APP for the State.

------------ CORAM : M. S. KARNIK, J.

DATE : FEBRUARY 20, 2024.

P.C. :

1.

Leave to amend to implead the complainant as a party respondent No.2. Amendment to be carried out forthwith. 2.

Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned APP for the State.

3.

Learned APP opposed the Criminal Revision Application on the ground that the trial Court as well as the Appellate Court has concurrently held against the applicant. It is submitted that the Appellate Court has partly allowed the appeal to the extent of quantum of punishment thereby modifying and reducing the sentence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code to one year rigorous imprisonment. 1/2

PMB 10.revn.113-24.doc 4.

Arguable questions are raised. Hence, admit.

5.

Learned APP waives service on behalf of respondentState. (M. S. KARNIK, J.) 2/2 Signed by: Pradnya Bhogale Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 20/02/2024 16:46:01