Deepak Narayan Vaja v. State Of Maharashtra

Shubhada S Kadam 52-IA-275-2025-APEAL-275-2025 (CR).doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION STAMP NO. 5996 OF 2025 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 275 OF 2025 Deepak Narayan Vaja ... Applicant/ Appellant versus The State of Maharashtra .... Respondent Mr. Kuldeep S. Patil along with Mr. Dhavalsinh V. Patil i/b. Ms. Saili Naresh Dhuru, Advocate for the Applicant/Appellant. Mr. Kiran C. Shinde, APP for Respondent No.1-State. CORAM : SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 25th MARCH, 2025.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the applicant is seeking suspension of sentence and bail during the pendency of appeal filed by the applicant. 2.

The applicant has been convicted for : offence punishable under Section 353 r/w. Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 (for short "IPC") and sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment of two years and to pay fine of Rs.20,000/-; for offence punishable under Section 332 r/w. Section 34 of the IPC and sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment of two years and to pay fine of Rs.20000/-; and for offence punishable under Section 506 r/w. Section 34 of the IPC and sentenced to suffer SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM rigorous imprisonment of six months and to pay fine of Rs.5000/-. SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date: 2025.03.28 17:41:06 +0530 1/2

Shubhada S Kadam 52-IA-275-2025-APEAL-275-2025 (CR).doc 3.

It is the contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the trial Court has granted bail and suspended his sentence during the appeal period. During the trial, the applicant was on bail and he has not misused the liberty. Hence, requested to allow the application. 4.

The learned APP for respondent-State strongly objected to allow the application.

5.

I have heard both learned counsel.

6.

The maximum sentence imposed on the applicant is of two years. The trial Court has granted bail to the applicant and suspended his sentence during the appeal period. During the trial, the applicant was on bail and he has not misused the liberty. It may take time to dispose of the appeal.

7.

In view of above, the applicant's sentence is suspended and he is enlarged on bail, pending the hearing and final disposal of the appeal, on the following terms and conditions.

ORDER

i. The applicant be enlarged on bail on 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 Trial Court. Interim Application stands disposed of.

9.

All concerned to act on the authenticated copy of this order. (SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.) 2/2