Nikhil Nanda Pashupalak v. State of Hp
Case brief
What is this about?
Suspension of substantive sentence pending criminal appeal on the principle of parity with co-accused; condonation of 17 days' delay in filing appeal; Himachal Pradesh High Court; Cr.MP(M) No. 553 of 2026; personal bond of ₹50,000/- with one surety; deposit of fine; undertaking to appear and serve sentence if appeal dismissed; notice waived by Additional Advocate General; Trial Court record requisitioned; copy of order through FASTER; bail bonds to be transmitted; Nikhil Nanda vs. State of H.P.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 17 days in filing the appeal condoned and application disposed of; appeal ordered to be registered and notice issued (learned Additional Advocate General waiving service for the State); operation and execution of the substantive sentence of imprisonment suspended till further orders on parity, subject to personal bond of Rs. 50,000/- with one surety in the like amount, deposit of fine if not deposited earlier, and undertaking to appear and serve sentence in case of dismissal of the appeal; copy of order to be sent to the learned Trial Court through FASTER and Trial Court directed to transmit the bail bonds furnished by the applicant.