Bombay High Court
AASHITOSH ANIL JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
Holding
The Court granted condonation of the 21‑day delay, permitting the appeal to be filed.
Summary
The applicant, Aashitosh Anil Jadhav, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 21‑day delay in filing an appeal against his conviction. The State of Maharashtra and the victim (Respondent No.2) opposed the condonation. The Court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in the application and considered the principles governing condonation of procedural delays in criminal appeals. After hearing both sides, the Court found the explanation satisfactory and allowed the application. Consequently, the appeal may be filed despite the delay, and the application was disposed of.
Issues considered
- Whether a delay of 21 days in filing an appeal against conviction can be condoned under criminal procedural law
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- criminal appeal
- procedure
- appeal against conviction
- Criminal Procedure Code
Judgment
20-IA-353-2026.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 353 OF 2026
IN
CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 2101 OF 2026
Aashitosh Anil Jadhav ...Applicant.
In the Matter in Between :
Aashitosh Anil Jadhav ...Appellant.
Versus
The State of Maharashtra and Another ...Respondents.
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Mr. Ishaan Kapse for the Applicant.
Mr. Shrikant H. Yadav, APP, for the Respondents-State.
Mr. Rajesh Bhosle (Through VC), Advocate Appointed Through Legal Aid Service,
for the Respondent No.2.
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Coram : Sharmila U. Deshmukh &
Neeraj P. Dhote, JJ.
Date : September 15, 2026.
P. C. :
1. This is an application for condonation of 21 days delay in iling
appeal against conviction. The State is represented by the learned APP.
The Respondent No.2-victim is represented by learned counsel, who is
appearing on line.
2. Heard both the sides.
3. After hearing both the sides and for the reasons set out in the
application, the Application is allowed in terms of prayer clause (c).
4. The Application is disposed of.
[Neeraj P. Dhote, J.] [Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J.]
Digitally
signed by
RAJU
RAJU
DATTATRAYA
DATTATRAYA GAIKWAD
Gaikwad RD 1 of 1
GAIKWAD Date:
2026.09.15
15:16:15
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