Amar Purushottam Kesharwani v. The State Of Maharashtra

S.S.Kilaje 56-IA-588-2025 (CR).doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 588 OF 2025 IN CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO. 54 OF 2025 Amar Purushottam Kesharwani ... Applicant

Versus

State of Maharashtra ... Respondent .............

Ms. Meghna Ashok Gowalani, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. Kiran C. Shinde, APP for the State.

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATED : 4th MARCH, 2025.

by SONALI SATISH KILAJE Date:

2025.03.06 18:51:14 +0700 SONALI SATISH KILAJE P. C. :

1.

By this application, applicant is seeking suspension of sentence. 2.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant and the applicant has been convicted under 354(A)(1)(i)(ii) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 vide Section 248(2) of the Cr.P.C. and is sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for period of one year and fine of Rs.10,000/- and in default to suffer simple imprisonment of 15 days. The learned Sessions Judge has suspended the sentence during the Revision Application period and has granted interim bail to the applicant, hence requested to allow the application.

3.

Learned APP strongly objected to allow the application. 1/2

S.S.Kilaje 56-IA-588-2025 (CR).doc 4.

I have heard both the learned counsel. During the trial the applicant was on bail. He has not misused his liberty. The sentence is short term sentence. It may take time to dispose of the Revision Application. Considering these facts, I pass following order.

ORDER

(i) The sentence imposed on the applicant is hereby suspended till disposal of the Revision Application, subject to the applicant furnishing P.R. bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

(ii) The bail bond to be furnished before the learned Sessions Judge.

(iii) The Criminal Interim Application is disposed of. ( SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.) 2/2