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

1 of 2025 In R/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 2844 of 2025 ==========================================================

RAHUL @ SANDY UDAYCHANDRA JHA Versus STATE OF GUJARAT ==========================================================

Appearance:

MR. BHAVIK P SHAH(6391) for the PETITIONER(s) No. 1 MS. C.M. SHAH, APP for the RESPONDENT(s) No. 1 ==========================================================

CORAM:HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE S.V. PINTO Date : 09/03/2026

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 389 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surakhsha Sanhita, 2023, the applicant - accused is seeking suspension of sentence and release on regular bail during pendency of the present appeal against the judgment and order of conviction dated 19.07.2019 passed in Sessions Case No. 03/2016 by the learned 9th Additional Sessions Judge, Surat, whereby, the present applicant - accused was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 20,000/- and in default, 3 months sim