Bombay High Court
SANTOSH BHIKAJI MOTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Disposal
- APPLICATION ALLOWED
Holding
The court held that the two‑day delay in filing the appeal may be condoned.
Summary
The petitioner, Santosh Bhikaji Mote, filed an application seeking condonation of a two‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra. The application was supported by Advocate Balasaheb N. Magar, while the State was represented by Advocate G. O. Wattamwar. The sole issue before the court was whether the procedural lapse of filing the appeal beyond the prescribed period could be excused. The bench, after considering the reasons set out in the application, found no substantive impediment to granting relief. Consequently, the court allowed the condonation and ordered that the appeal, along with any connected matters, be listed for hearing on 6 October 2026. No substantive merits of the underlying criminal case were addressed in this order.
Issues considered
- Whether a two‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal can be condoned under procedural law
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- criminal appeal
- procedural law
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:44212
910-Cri-Apln-3950-2026.odt
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
910 CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 3950 OF 2026
IN APEALST/10711/2026
SANTOSH BHIKAJI MOTE
VERSUS
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
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Mr. Balasaheb N. Magar, Advocate for Applicant
Mr. G. O. Wattamwar, APP for Respondent - State
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CORAM : ABHAY S. WAGHWASE, J.
DATE : 29 September, 2026
PER COURT :-
1. This is an application for condonation of 02 days delay
in filing the appeal.
2. For the reasons stated in the application, the same is
allowed. Delay condoned.
3. List the appeal along with connected matters on board
dated 06.10.2026.
[ ABHAY S. WAGHWASE, J. ]
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