Ramniwas Meena vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh on 13 January, 2022
At the outset, learned counsel for the appellant prays for
withdrawal of this application (I.A.No. 31301/2021) so far as its
merit part concerned, but pressed the same for interim suspension of
sentence of appellant on the ground that he already suffered four
years and five months of incarceration and due to COVID-19
pandemic, a chance be given to take care of his family which is
suffering in these years because of his incarceration. It is further
submitted that looking to the period of custody and the fact that he
was earlier given benefit of bail during trial and he did not misuse
the liberty and actively participated in trial from day one, therefore,
benefit of temporary suspension of sentence be given. He further
submits that though appellant bears criminal history of two cases but
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THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH
Criminal Appeal No.6190/2017
(Ramniwas Meena Vs. State of M.P.)
in one case, he has been given benefit of Probation of Offenders Act
and in one case fine of Rs. 400/- has been imposed over him. He
undertakes to abide by the terms and conditions as imposed by this
court. Fine amount has already been deposited. He has strong case
on merits. Hearing of appeal shall take some time to conclude.
Therefore, temporary suspension of sentence may be granted to the
appellant.