Sagar Mohan Parab v. The State Of Maharashtra And ANR

95-IA-4759-2025 (CR).doc Shubhada S Kadam IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 4759 OF 2025 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1274 OF 2025 Sagar Mohan Parab ...Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra and anr.

...Respondents

_________________________________________________________________ Mr. Balwant Salunkhe along with Mr. Sachin Gawade i/b. Mr. M. V. Rawal, Advocate for the Applicant.

Mr. M. G.Patil, APP for Respondent No.1-State. Mr. Abhishek Karnik, Advocate for Respondent No.2. _________________________________________________________________

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 23rd JANUARY, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

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

2.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant has been convicted for the offences punishable under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment of three years and pay fine of Rs.15,000/-, in default, to Digitally signed by SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date:

2026.01.28 11:40:12 +0530 suffer simple imprisonment of six months. Learned counsel for the SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM applicant further submitted that the applicant has deposited the fine amount. During the trial, the applicant was on bail and he has not

95-IA-4759-2025 (CR).doc Shubhada S Kadam misused the liberty. The Trial Court has suspended the sentence. It may take time to dispose of the appeal and requested to allow the application. 3.

It is contention of learned APP along with learned counsel for respondent No.2 that the applicant has been convicted on the basis of evidence produced before the Trial Court. If he is released on bail, he may abscond and requested to requested to reject the application. 3.

I have heard all learned counsel. Perused the impugned judgment and order. During trial, the applicant was on bail, he has not misused the liberty. The sentence imposed upon the applicant is a short term sentence.

4.

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 Application stand disposed of.

5.

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