Sandhya Satish Pol v. The State Of Maharashtra

127-IA-476-2026 (CR).doc Shubhada S Kadam IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 474 OF 2026 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.155 OF 2026 Sandhya Satish Pol ....Applicant

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The State of Maharashtra ....Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Ms. Juhi Kadu i/b. Mr. Aniket Vagal, Advocate for Applicant. Ms. Mahalaxmi Ganapathy, APP for Respondent-State. Mr. Vijay Niwate, HC, ACB Mumbai, present.

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CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 16h FEBRUARY, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the applicant is seeking suspension of sentence and bail during the pendency of appeal filed by the applicant. 2.

The applicant has been convicted for offence punishable under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment of three years and to pay fine of Rs.30,000/, in default of payment of fine, to suffer simple imprisonment of two months.

3.

It is the contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the Triall Court has granted bail and suspended the sentence imposed on Digitally signed by SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date:

2026.02.17 16:13:26 +0530 applicant during the appeal period. During the trial, the applicant was on SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM

127-IA-476-2026 (CR).doc Shubhada S Kadam bail and she has not misused the liberty. Hence, requested to allow the application.

4.

The learned APP for respondent-State strongly objected to allow the application.

5.

I have heard both learned counsel.

6.

The maximum sentence imposed on the applicant is of three years. The Trial Court has granted bail to the applicant and suspended her sentence during the appeal period. During the trial, the applicant was on bail and she has not misused the liberty. It may take time to dispose of the appeal.

7.

In view of above, the applicant's sentence is suspended and she 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.25,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

ii.

The bail bond to be furnished before the Trial Court. Interim Application stands disposed of.

8.

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