Mumbai, January 25, 2022 – Ramanand @ Anand Ramchandra Yadav, convicted in a criminal case, has had his conviction suspended and has been granted bail pending the outcome of his appeal. Additional Sessions Judge A.D. Deo (Court Room No. 35) issued the common order on January 21, 2022.

Yadav was convicted by the Metropolitan Magistrate 28th Court, Esplanade, Mumbai, on January 11, 2022, in C.C. No. 2800379/PW/2019 and sentenced to three years of imprisonment. He subsequently filed a Criminal Appeal (No. 16 of 2022) challenging the conviction and sentence.

Background and Appeal:

Yadav filed Miscellaneous Application No. 110 of 2022, seeking suspension of the trial court’s judgment and order, and Bail Application No. 133 of 2022, seeking bail pending the appeal.

Arguments Presented:

Advocate Ashish Phalke, representing Yadav, argued that his client had a strong appeal and hoped for success.

Additional State Public Prosecutor (SPP) Jyoti Sawant, representing the State, presented the prosecution’s stance.

Court’s Reasoning and Decision:

Judge Deo reviewed the record, noting that Yadav had been in custody since April 11, 2019, and had been sentenced to three years of imprisonment. Considering the pendency of the appeal and Yadav’s hope of success, the court granted both applications.

Order Details:

• Suspension of Conviction:
  • Miscellaneous Application No. 110 of 2022 was allowed, and the trial court’s judgment and order dated January 11, 2022, were suspended until the appeal’s decision.
• Grant of Bail:
  • Bail Application No. 133 of 2022 was allowed.
  • Yadav was granted bail upon furnishing a personal bond and surety bond of Rs. 25,000 with one or more sureties, one of whom must be a local surety.

Bail Conditions:

• Yadav must provide his mobile/landline numbers, as well as those of two close relatives/friends and family members residing preferably in Mumbai, to the concerned police station and must not change these contact details.
• He must provide proof of his identity and residence in Mumbai.
• He must not contact prosecution witnesses or tamper with evidence.
• He must not contact the victim or visit the jurisdiction where the victim resides.
• He must attend all court hearings.
• He must not leave India without prior court permission.
• He must not commit similar offenses while on bail.
• He must comply with all conditions, and any breach may result in bail cancellation.
• The trial court was ordered to be informed of this order.

The order was dictated on January 21, 2022, transcribed on January 24, 2022, and signed on January 25, 2022. The certified copy was uploaded on January 25, 2022, at 3:35 p.m.

This decision reflects the court’s consideration of the pendency of the appeal, the time served by Yadav, and the imposition of conditions to ensure his appearance and prevent potential interference with the legal process.