Bombay High Court

RAMBHAU TUKARAM WANVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposal: DISPOSED OFF

Holding

The Court held that the delay of 160 days may be condoned and allowed the application.

Summary

The applicant, Ramabhau Tukaram Wanve, filed an application seeking condonation of a 160‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal. The application was supported by Advocate Prakash B. Jadhav, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Advocate S. M. Ganachari. The Court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in the application. Finding the explanation satisfactory, the Court allowed the application and condoned the delay. Consequently, a notice was issued to the respondent, to be returned on 10 September 2026, and the appellant waived service of the notice.

Issues considered

Whether the Court should condone a delay of 160 days in filing the criminal appeal.

Subjects

condonation of delay
criminal appeal
procedural law
high court

Judgment

                                               911-Cri-Apln-2501-2026.odt




       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY
                  BENCH AT AURANGABAD
         911 CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 2501 OF 2026
                   IN APEALST/6667/2026
                  RAMBHAU TUKARAM WANVE
                             VERSUS
                 THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
                               .…
Mr. Prakash B. Jadhav, Advocate for Applicant
Mr. S. M. Ganachari, APP for Respondent - State
                               .…

                      CORAM : ABHAY S. WAGHWASE, J.

                        DATE : August 27, 2026
PER COURT :-
CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 2501 OF 2026.

1.          This is an application for condonation of 160 days
delay caused in filing criminal appeal.

2.          For the reasons stated in the application, the same is
allowed. Delay condoned.
CRIMINAL APPEAL STAMP NO.6667 OF 2026.

3.          Issue notice to     the respondent,     returnable on
10.09.2026.

4.          Learned APP waives service of notice on behalf of
respondent - State.

5.          Call record and proceedings.


                                     [ ABHAY S. WAGHWASE, J. ]
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