Sakharam Sampat Mhaske v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

(1) 906criapl821.25

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 906 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 821 OF 2025 SAKHARAM SAMPAT MHASKE ....Appellant

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER .....Respondent Mrs. M. N. Ghanekar, APP for the respondents/State CORAM : RAJNISH R. VYAS, J.

DATE : 20th FEBRUARY, 2026 PER COURT :

1.

Learned advocate for the appellant was not present on 29-01-2026 & 05-02-2026. Today also none appeared for the appellant.

2.

This is an appeal against conviction. The accused is convicted for commission of offences punishable under Section 376(2)(j) of the IPC and he is in jail.

3.

It is made clear that if the matter is not argued on 24-022026, the court will have no option but to appoint a counsel from High Court Legal Aid Sub-Committee, Aurangabad to protect the interest of the appellant.

[RAJNISH R. VYAS, J. ] VishalK/906criapl821.25