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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1857 OF 2018
IN
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1279 OF 2018

DURGADAS KASHINATH JADHAV )…APPLICANT

V/s.

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA )…RESPONDENT

Mr.Ajay Laxman Bhise, Advocate for the Applicant.

Mr.S.V.Gavand, APP for the Respondent – State.

CORAM : A. M. BADAR, J.

DATE : 1st NOVEMBER 2018

P.C. :

1 This is an application for suspension of sentence and

releasing the applicant/accused on bail during pendency of the

appeal filed by him. The applicant/accused is convicted of

offences punishable under Sections 498A and 323 of the Indian

Penal Code. He is sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for 3

years apart from direction to pay fine of Rs.5,000/-.

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2 Heard the learned counsel appearing for the

applicant/accused. The learned APP opposed the application by

submitting that the offence is serious and antisocial.

3 Short sentence of imprisonment of 3 years is imposed

on the applicant/accused. The application was on bail during

pendency of the trial and after his conviction. The substantive

sentence of imprisonment imposed on the applicant/accused is

already suspended by the learned trial court. Hence, the order :

ORDER

i) The application is allowed.

ii) Substantive sentence of imprisonment imposed on the

applicant/accused is suspended and the applicant/accused is

directed to be released on bail on his executing P.R.Bond in

the sum of Rs.15,000/- and on furnishing surety in like

amount.

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iii) The applicant/accused should not repeat commission of

similar offence in future.

v) The application is disposed of.

(A. M. BADAR, J.)

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