Satish Alias Sunil Sominath Hekde v. The State Of Maharashtra
2026:BHC-AUG:13735 {1} CRI APPLN 1023 OF 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 1023 OF 2026 IN APPEAL/188/2026 Satish @ Sunil Sominath Hekde Age: 39 years, Occu.: Agri., R/o. Gut No.49, Pupak Garden, Near Super Kirana Store, Chikalthana, Aurangabad.
..Applicant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra Through Police Station, Chikalthana, Aurangabad.
..Respondent ...
Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Anil Prakashrao Piratwad APP for Respondent : Mr.V.M.Jaware ...
CORAM : ABHAY S. WAGHWASE, J.
RESERVED ON : 30 MARCH, 2026 PRONOUNCED ON : 01 APRIL, 2026 ORDER :- 1.
This is an application for suspension of sentence and grant of bail on account of conviction recorded by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Aurangabad in Sessions Case No.169 of 2026 recording conviction under Sections 353 and 332 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentencing rigorous imprisonment for two years and one year for offence under Sections 332 and 353 of
{2} CRI APPLN 1023 OF 2026 the IPC respectively.
2.
Learned counsel for applicant pointed out that applicant was tried vide above Sessions case and finally held guilty vide judgment and order 28-01-2026. He pointed out that, guilt is recorded for offence under Sections 332 and 353 of the IPC. That, maximum sentence awarded is of two years and to pay fine. That, fine amount is already paid. That, applicant was on bail during trial. That, appeal being of 2026, as much more time would be required for hearing, prayers are raised for suspension of sentence and grant of bail.
3.
Learned APP opposed on the ground that on full-fledged trial, conviction has been recorded.
4.
After taking into account above submissions, it appears that conviction is recorded by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Aurangabad for offence under Sections 332 and 353 of the IPC in Sessions Case No.169 of 2025. Admittedly, maximum sentence awarded is of two years for offence under Section 332
{3} CRI APPLN 1023 OF 2026 of the IPC. Fine amount is paid. Statement is made across made bar that applicant was on bail during trial. Taking above submissions into consideration, appeal to be of recent year and also taking into account quantum of sentence and nature of allegations, relief of suspension of sentence and grant of bail is required to be granted.
ORDER
(i) Criminal Application is allowed.
(ii) The substantive sentence imposed on the applicant - Satish @ Sunil Sominath Hekde by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Aurangabad, in Sessions Case No.169 of 2025 dated 28-01-2026 stands suspended till final hearing and disposal of Criminal Appeal No.188 of 2026.
(iii) The applicant be released on P.R. Bond of Rs.15,000/- (Rs. Fifteen thousand only) with two solvent sureties in the like amount.
(iv) The applicant shall not commit any criminal activity.
{4} CRI APPLN 1023 OF 2026 (v) The applicant shall remain present before the learned trial Judge once in six months, till final hearing and disposal of the appeal, commencing from the date he tenders bail papers and thereafter, the trial Judge to fix dates for his subsequent appearances.
(vi) In case of two consecutive defaults on the part of the applicant to remain present before the trial Court, the trial Court to inform this Court about the same and in that eventuality, the prosecution would be at liberty to file an application for cancellation of the bail granted to the applicant.
(vii) Bail before the trial Court.
( ABHAY S. WAGHWASE ) JUDGE SPT