Akshay Laxman Mhaske v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench), Cri. Application No. 1005 of 2025 in APEALST/2701/2025, decided 24.07.2025 by Kishore C. Sant, J. Condonation of 117-day delay in filing appeal against anticipatory bail order; appeal by victim in SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act matter; grounds: applicant's Scheduled Caste status, lack of knowledge of court proceedings, paucity of funds; opposed by respondent No. 2 on merit-challenge ground; delay condoned and appeal registered.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 117 days in filing the appeal condoned; Office directed to register the appeal. ¶13