1 spb/ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE SIDE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 175 OF 2010 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 92 OF 2010 Dattatray Laxman Acharya ... Applicant. Versus The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent. --- Mr. P.R. Arjunwadkar for the Applicant. Mr. A.S. Shitole, APP for the State. --- CORAM : B. R. GAVAI, J. DATED : 25th FEBRUARY, 2010. P.C. : 1. This application is for suspension of sentence and grant of bail. The applicant has been convicted for the offence committed and punishable under section 5(1)(C) read with section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 and u/s. 467,468 and 471 read with section 34 of the I.P.C. and sentenced to suffer R.I. for six months on each count and total fine of Rs. 4000/- on all counts. The Appeal, challenging the order of conviction is admitted. The applicant was on bail pending the trial. Taking 2 into consideration the facts of this case, I am inclined to allow the Application and grant bail to the applicant on the following terms and conditions : i. The application is allowed. ii. The order of conviction is suspended. iii. The applicant is directed to be released on the same terms and condition and on executing a fresh P.R. bond and further on the condition that he should deposit a fine, if not paid, in the trial court. 2. The application is disposed of on the above terms. (B.R.GAVAI, J.)