Bombay High Court
APPA/790/2026 of MANGAL LAXMAN RATHOD Vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA, AND ANR. THR POLICE STATION OFFICER on 9 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF
(1) 109.appa.790.2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR
CRIMINAL APPLICATION (APPA) NO.790 OF 2026
IN
CRIMINAL APPEAL STAMP NO.10849 OF 2026
Mangal Laxman Rathod
Vs.
State of Maharashtra, through Police Station Officer, Police Station Asegaon, District Washim and Anr.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Shruti N. Dhoot, Advocate for applicant.
Mr. A. A. Madiwale, APP for State.
CORAM : URMILA JOSHI-PHALKE AND
RAJ D. WAKODE, JJ.
DATED : 09/10/2026
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1. Heard Ms. Shruti Dhoot, learned counsel for the applicant.
2. The learned counsel for the applicant has invited our attention to the paragraph 4 of the present criminal application, wherein the applicant has submitted the detail reasons as to why the delay of 275 days is caused in filing the present criminal appeal.
3. Mr. Madiwale, learned APP, who appears on behalf of the respondent No.1/State, opposes the aforesaid application. However, for the reasons stated in the aforesaid application, we are of the considered opinion that the applicant has made a sufficient cause for the aforesaid delay. Thus, the aforesaid delay is bona fide and unintentional and deserves to be condoned. The applicant cannot be deprived of his right of 2026:BHC-NAG:13713-DB
(2) 109.appa.790.2026 appeal against conviction on the ground of technicalities.
4. In view of the above, the delay of 275 days in filing the present criminal appeal is hereby condoned.
5. Criminal appeal is accordingly disposed of. CRIMINAL APPEAL STAMP NO.10849 OF 2026
1. The Registry is directed to process and register the present appeal.
2. Admit.
3. Call R & P.
4. The Registry is directed to list the present criminal appeal for final hearing, once the R & P is received and paper book is prepared.
5. The learned APP waives notice on behalf of respondent No.1.
6. The Registry is directed to issue the notice of admission of the present criminal appeal to the respondent No.2, returnable on 30.11.2026.
(RAJ D. WAKODE, J) (URMILA JOSHI-PHALKE, J) Sarkate Signed by: Mr. A.R. Sarkate Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 13/10/2026 11:19:57