JUDGMENT :

V.G. Bisht, J.

1. This is an application by appellant-applicant for suspension of his sentence and enlargement on bail, pending the hearing and final disposal of the Appeal.

2. The appellant-applicant vide judgment and order dated 28/07/2016 passed by learned Special Judge, under MCOC Act, 1999, Mumbai, has been convicted and sentenced for the offences punishable under Sections 10(a) 13, 18, 20, 23, 38 and 39 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (‘UAPA Act’ for short) to suffer rigorous imprisonment for life and to pay fine of Rs.20,000/-, in default, simple imprisonment for one year, under Section 6 of Explosive Substances Act and Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.

3. The prosecution case is that at the relevant time the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) was conducting enquiries in the incidents of Nanded Bomb Blast Case, Explosives seized in Buldhana and the Bomb Blast which took place in the year 2002, 2003 in Marathwada. During the course of enquiry, they gathered intelligence on 09/05/2006 that some explosive and weapons were likely to be transported in the region. The teams of ATS were deputed along Manmad, Yevala, Aurangabad Road. At about 4:00 p.m. the team l