The State of Maharashtra v. Anand Vasudeo Chavan and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay one year 173 days; leave to file appeal by State against acquittal; POCSO Act Sections 4, 8, 12, 33(7); IPC Sections 363, 366A, 376, 506 Part-II; Special Judge (POCSO) and Addl. Session Judge, Nashik; Special Case (POCSO) No. 244 of 2021; CR No.I-44 of 2021; certified copies applied 25/07/2024, ready 20/08/2024; Public Prosecutor, Nashik letter 19/10/2024; Law & Judiciary Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai; delay due to office procedure; seriousness of offence; victim identity withheld under Section 33(7); seven years RI and Rs.3,000 fine; Interim Application allowed and disposed of on 02/02/2026.
What did the court decide?
Delay of one year and 173 days in filing the Interim Application (seeking leave to file an appeal against the acquittal-cum-conviction judgment dated 14/06/2023) was condoned; Interim Application No. 457 of 2025 allowed and disposed of.