IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE CRIMINAL JURISDICTION CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.3388 OF 2009 Faik Mustaq Karambelkar .... Petitioner vs The State of Maharashtra & ors .. Respondents Mr.N.N.Gawankar i.b Mr.Irfan Sait for Petitioner Mr.H.J.Dedhia A.P.P. for Respondent-State --- Coram : SMT RANJANA DESAI and SMT MRIDULA BHATKAR, JJ Dated : 8 th February, 2010 P.C. 1. We have heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. The petitioner has approached this court because his furlough leave application is rejected. On 25th January,2010, learned A.P.P made a statement that a fresh order will be passed within two weeks. Accordingly, a fresh order has been passed. As per the fresh order, for release on furlough the petitioner has to furnish a bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/-, offer a relative as a surety in the sum Rs.25,000/- and offer a non-relative as a surety in the sum of Rs.25,000/-. Mr.Gawankar learned Counsel for the petitioner pointed out that two co- accused of the petitioner have been released on furlough on usual terms and conditions. The ld.A.P.P pointed out that against this petitioner there are seven cases pending. Mr.Gawankar submitted that in all the seven cases the petitioner has been acquitted. Mr.Gawankar further submitted that out of the two co- accused who have been released on furlough, against one accused there are 30 cases registered. Even then he was released on furlough on usual terms and conditions. The ld.A.P.P confirms this fact. If this is so, then we see no reason why such onerous conditions have been put on the present petitioner. We think that all the prisoners should be treated equally. Hence, we modify the condition which have been imposed on the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to be released on furlough on his furnishing personal bond of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the sum of Rs.25,000/-. Needless to say that other conditions remain intact. Application is disposed of. Smt Ranjana Desai, J Smt Mridula Bhatkar, J