Vishnu Gangaram Pilankar v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
An application seeking extension of furlough leave was dismissed due to applicant's overstay and failure to surrender. Court directed applicant to surrender and apply on merits within two weeks, warning of appropriate action for non-compliance.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
MISC.APPLICATION NO.394 OF 2009 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.37 OF 2008
Vishnu Gangaram Pilankar V/s. The State of Maharashtra
.. Applicant
.. Respondents
Ms.S.A.Dhamale for the Applicant. Mr.S.R.Shinde, A.P.P.for the State.
CORAM : A.R.JOSHI, J.
DATED : APRIL 8TH, 2009.
P.C.
Heard rival submissions for some time.
- This is the application for extension of furlough leave earlier granted to the convict applicant, the conviction under section 2 of MCOC Act and sentenced for five years by the Court of Sessions, Mumbai. Reportedly, out of five years, he had already undergone four years of imprisonment. Earlier, vide order of this court dated 6th
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether application for extension of furlough leave should be allowed despite overstay and lack of surrender.
What directions should be issued regarding surrender and fresh application for furlough.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Vishnu Gangaram Pilankar
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra
Coram
A.R.Joshi
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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