Bhagwan Malji Patil And Another v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

2026:BHC-AUG:963 PB1-APEAL-15-26.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 15 OF 2026 WITH CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 155 OF 2026 Bhagwan Malji Patil and Another ..APPELLANTS

VERSUS

State of Maharashtra and Another ..RESPONDENTS ....

Mr. R.R. Kazi, Advocate for appellants Mrs. M.N. Ghanekar, A.P.P. for respondent no.1 - State ....

CORAM : RAJNISH R. VYAS, J.

DATE : 12th JANUARY, 2026 PER COURT :

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This is the criminal appeal challenging the judgment of conviction under the provisions of Indian Penal Code and acquittal under the provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Protection from Atrocities) Act, 1989.

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Learned counsel for the appellant fairly submits that he has remedy of preferring appeal under Section 14-A of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Protection from Atrocities) Act, 1989. He seeks permission to withdraw the present appeal and file fresh appeal under the relevant provisions.

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PB1-APEAL-15-26.odt 3.

Permission is granted. Criminal appeal is allowed to be withdrawn with the liberty as prayed for. In view of disposal of appeal, criminal application also stands disposed of.

( RAJNISH R. VYAS, J. ) SSD 2 / 2