Satish Bansi Umap v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Suspension of substantive sentence pending criminal appeal; recall of earlier order dated 06.08.2025; prolonged incarceration of about six and a half years since arrest on 14.04.2018; conviction under Sections 376, 376(3), 376(2)(n) IPC and Sections 4 and 6 POCSO Act; Special Case No. 145/2019, Additional Sessions Judge, Ahmednagar, judgment dated 12.10.2022; sentence of R.I. 20 years and fine Rs. 2,000/- i/d S.I. 1 month; bail terms left to trial Court; fine deposit condition; advocate fees Rs. 10,000 to appointed counsel for victim; Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, 13 August 2025.
What did the court decide?
Suspension of the substantive sentence (R.I. 20 years and fine of Rs. 2,000/- i/d S.I. 1 month imposed on 12.10.2022 in Special Case No. 145/2019) on condition of deposit of the entire fine amount before the trial Court if not already deposited; release on bail on terms and conditions fixed by the trial Court; fees of Rs. 10,000/- to appointed counsel for the victim payable by the High Court Legal Services Sub-Committee, Aurangabad.