Hasmukh @ Mohd. Imdadul Mohd. Faijuddin Lashkar v. State of Maharashtra Thr Pso Ps Chikli Buldhana
Case brief
What is this about?
Suspension of sentence refused pending appeal; murder conviction S.302 r/w S.34 IPC, Sessions Case No.86/2022 (Sessions Judge, Buldhana); applicant Hasmukh @ Mohd. Imdadul Mohd. Faijuddin Lashkar; fatal iron-rod blow to deceased's head attributed to applicant, prima facie responsible; co-accused treated as playing no active role (order dt. 18-12-2024 in APPA 685/2024 in Crl.A. 387/2024); plea of provocation / S.304 Part-II IPC (max 10 years, 3 years undergone) left open for appeal on merits; Bombay HC Nagpur Bench, Pansare & Wakode JJ., 06-11-2025; both appeals to be processed together for final hearing.
What did the court decide?
None; the application for suspension of sentence was rejected. Separately, the Registry was directed to process the present appeal (Criminal Appeal No.430/2025) and the connected Criminal Appeal No.387/2024 for final hearing, the paper book in the connected appeal having been prepared.