Allowed
Juber Nasir Qureshi v. the State of Maharashtra
Bombay HCAPPA/325/2017
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
This application sought to condone a delay of 267 days in filing an appeal. The applicant, convicted under sections 452, 392 read with 397 of the Indian Penal Code, argued that no family members could assist him. The applicant had legal aid. The court held that lack of family assistance when in custody was sufficient ground to condone the delay and allowed the application.
What did the court decide?
The application for condonation of delay is allowed. Delay in filing the appeal is condoned.