IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO.997/2009 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.577/2005 Bharat B.Dodke Applicant/Appellant Vs. The State of Maharashtra Respondent Mr.S.Y.Katkade for the applicant Ms.S.V.Gajare APP for State CORAM: MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR,J. DATE : 2nd SEPTEMBER,2009 P.C. . This application for bail is preferred by the accused /applicant. He was convicted by judgment and order dated 30/5/2005 by I Ad Hoc Additionsl Sessions Judge,Nasik for the offence punishable under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code for period of seven years and fine of Rs.2,000/- . The learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is behind bar since 30/5/2005 and thus he has completed nearly four and half years of his sentence in the jail. Thus, he has undergone 70% of the terms and there is no possibility of appeal coming for hearing in near future and hence he be released on bail. He also submits that the accused has three minor daughters. Considering the period undergone by the applicant in jail and appeal is not yet listed on board , the applicant/accused be released on bail of Rs.10,000/- with one surety in like amount . (MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR,J.)