Sanjay @ Sanju Bhima Sanap v. State Thro. Central Bureau Of Investigation

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 3917 OF 2025 (for Suspension) IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1051 OF 2025 Sanjay @ Sanju Bhima Sanap

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State Thro. Central Bureau Of Investigation WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 3916 OF 2025 (for Bail) IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1051 OF 2025 Sanjay @ Sanju Bhima Sanap

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State Thro. Central Bureau Of Investigation _________________________________________________________________ Mr. R. B. Mokashe, Advocate for Applicant.

Smt. Sangeeta Phad, APP for State.

Mr. Amit Munde, SPP a/w Mr. Shantanu Nakashe & Mr. Vaibhav Bairagi Advocate for Respondent-CBI.

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CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 11th FEBRUARY, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By these applications, 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 the offence punishable under Section 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and sentenced to suffer imprisonment of three years and to pay fine of Rs.5000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only), and in default, to suffer simple imprisonment for 2 (two) months.

3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the trial Court has granted bail and suspended his sentence during the appeal period. The applicant has deposited the fine amount. 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 three 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.30,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

ii.

The bail bond to be furnished before the Trial Court.

Interim Applications stand disposed of.

8.

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