JUDGMENT

Sandeep Mehta, J. - Heard learned counsel for the applicant, learned Public Prosecutor. Perused the material available on record.

2. The appellant applicant herein stands convicted for the offences under Sections 341 and 354 IPC read with Section 7/8 of the POCSO Act vide judgment dated 21.11.2019 passed by the learned Special Judge, POCSO Act, Balotra in Sessions Case No.105/2018 and has been sentenced to maximum imprisonment of three years RI.

3. The sentence awarded to the appellant has already been suspended by the trial court for a period of one month. Hearing of the appeal is likely to consume time.

4. In this background and having regard to the entirety of facts and circumstances as emerging from record, without commenting on the merits of the case, I am inclined to accept this application for suspension of sentences.

5. Accordingly, the instant application for suspension of sentences filed under Section 389 Cr.P.C. is allowed and it is ordered that the sentences passed by the learned Special Judge, POCSO Act Balotra vide judgment dated 21.11.2019 in Sessions Case No.105/2018 against the appellant-applicant Khinya Ram shall remain suspended till final disposal of the afo