Rashid Shakil Khan v. The State Of Maharashtra

43-APEAL(ST)-2856-2026.DOC Rekha Patil

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 2856 OF 2026 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 445 OF 2026 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 446 OF 2026 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 2856 OF 2026 Rashid Shakil Khan ...Appellant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Mr. Shekhar Jagtap, through Legal Aid, for the Appellant. Mr. R. M. Pethe, APP, for the Respondent-State.

CORAM:

R. M. JOSHI, J.

DATED:

16TH FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 445 OF 2026 1.

By consent of the sides heard.

2.

This application is for condonation of delay of 34 days in preferring the appeal against the conviction. The appellant is in jail. This fact itself is sufficient to condone the delay. 3.

Application stands allowed and disposed of accordingly. REKHA PRAKASH PATIL by REKHA PRAKASH PATIL Date: 2026.02.17 18:23:48 +0530

43-APEAL(ST)-2856-2026.DOC CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 2856 OF 2026 1.

Appeal be registered.

2.

Issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 9th March, 2026.

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