Kavitha Dipak Duggal v. Central Bureau Of Investigation And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 1219 OF 2026 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.346 OF 2026 Kavitha Dipak Duggal ....Applicant

VERSUS

Central Bureau Of Investigation and anr.

....Respondents _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Rahul Arote, Advocate for Appellant.

Mr. Kuldeep S. Patil, SPP along with Mr. Digvijay S. Kachare, Advocates for Respondnet No.1-CBI.

Mr. S. S. Pednekar, APP for Respondent No.2-State. _________________________________________________________________

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 20th APRIL, 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 Section 420 read with Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code 1860 (for short "IPC") and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for one year and to pay fine of Rs.5000/-, in default, to undergo further simple imprisonment of one month; for offence punishable under Section 467 read with Section SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM 120-B of the IPC, the applicant is sentenced to undergo imprisonment for SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date: 2026.04.21 16:21:11 +0530 one year, for offence punishable under Section 468 read with Section 120-B of the IPC, the applicant is sentenced to undergo imprisonment for

one year and for offence punishable under Section 471 read with Section 120-B of the IPC, the applicant is sentenced to undergo imprisonment for one year. All the substantive sentences were to run concurrently. 3.

It is the contention of learned counsel for the applicant that 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. Hence, requested to allow the application. 4.

Learned SPP for respondent No.1-CBI along with learned APP strongly objected to allow the application.

5.

I have heard all learned counsel.

6.

The sentence imposed on the applicant is short-term sentence. 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.)