IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE) NO.

1 of 2026 In R/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 45 of 2026 ==========================================================

KASAM HASAM SAFIKYA & ANR.

Versus STATE OF GUJARAT ==========================================================

Appearance:

MR ASHISH M DAGLI(2203) for the PETITIONER(s) No. 1,2 MS. MEGHA R. CHITALIYA, APP for the RESPONDENT(s) No. 1 ==========================================================

CORAM:HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE S.V. PINTO Date : 20/03/2026

IA ORDER

1. RULE. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appears and waives service of notice of rule on behalf of the respondent-State.

2. By way of the present application under Section 415 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surakhsha Sanhita, 2023, the applicants - accused are seeking suspension of sentence and release on regular bail during pendency of the present appeal against the judgment and order passed in Sessions Case No. 08/1997 by the learned Second Additional Sessions Judge, Jamnagar on 30.12.2025, whereby, the present applicant nos.1 and 2 were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of 05 years and fine of Rs. 10,000/- each and in default, simpl