IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1408 OF 2007 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.693 OF 2007 Naseem Ahmed Chotelal Maniyar ...Applicant Versus The State of Maharashtra ...Respondent ...... Mr.Arfan Sait for Applicant as amicus curiae. Mrs.P.P.Shinde, A.P.P. for Respondent. ...... CORAM: A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. CORAM: A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. CORAM: A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. APRIL 3, 2008. APRIL 3, 2008. APRIL 3, 2008. P.C. P.C. P.C. 1. Even though learned Advocate for the Applicant may be right in pointing out that the Applicant has already undergone imprisonment for over five years by now, however, as the offence in respect of which Applicant has been found guilty is punishable under Section 20 of the NDPS Act and the Applicant has been ordered to undergo rigorous imprisonment for ten years and to pay fine of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh), in default, to : 2 : undergo rigorous imprisonment for three months coupled with the evidence on record which indicate the complicity of the Applicant who was found in possession of 5.950 kgs. of charas, no case for grant of bail, prayer for bail is rejected. 2. The State, however, is directed to prepare additional paper-book to be submitted within eight weeks from today. As soon as additional paper-book is filed, Appeal may proceed, if ready in other respects. Office is directed to ensure that R & P is summoned within eight weeks from today, if necessary, by deputing special messenger, so that, the Appeal can be included in the final hearing list as per its turn after eight weeks. 3. This order be communicated to the Applicant, who has preferred this Application through jail. A.M.KHANWILKAR, J.