Gopal Pandurang Raut And Another v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

2026:BHC-AUG:20769 1 928.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 1619 OF 2026 IN APEALST/4211/2026 GOPAL PANDURANG RAUT AND ANOTHER

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER ...

Advocate for Applicants : Mr. Prasad D. Wakhare h/f. Mr. Naik Sarvesh Jaipal APP for Respondent No. 1 : Mr. V.S. Badakh Advocate for Respondent No. 2 : Mr. G.V. Salve ...

CORAM : ABHAY J. MANTRI, J.

DATE : 07TH MAY, 2026 PER COURT :

1.

The Applicants have filed this Application to condone the delay of 83 days in filing the Criminal Appeal, for which the learned Advocate for the Respondent No. 2 has given no objection. However, the learned APP opposed condoning the delay.

2.

However, considering the reasons disclosed in paragraphs nos. 2 to 5, I deem it appropriate to condone the delay. It would not cause prejudice to the other side. On the contrary, the Applicants would get the opportunity to contest the matter on the merits. 3.

In view of the same, the Application is allowed in terms of prayer clause 'B'.

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The delay of 83 days in filing the Appeal is condoned. 5.

The Application is disposed of.

6.

Appeal to be registered accordingly.

( ABHAY J. MANTRI, J. ) SPC