CORAM: URMILA JOSHI-PHALKE, J.

DATED : 30^th JUNE, 2025

1. By this Application, the Applicant/Appellant seeking suspension of sentence and releasing him on bail during the pendency of the Appeal.

2. The Appellant has challenged the judgment and order of conviction passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Amravati dated 13.05.2025 convicting the present Appellant for the offence punishable under Section 306 of IPC and sentenced to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 years and to pay fine of Rs.10,000/-, in default to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for six months. He is further convicted for the offence punishable under Section 498-A of IPC and sentenced to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for 3 years and to pay fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for six months.

3. Heard Mr. Mardikar, learned Senior Counsel for the Appellant, who submitted that the punishment imposed is of a limited period. He has also invited my attention towards the inquest panchnama and submitted that during the inquest panchnama, no chit was found alongwith the deceased