IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.343/2009 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL(ST.) NO.287/2009 Prakash Laxman Rawte Applicant Vs. (Original Accused) The State of Maharashtra Respondent Mr.A.R.Pitale for the applicant Mr.Y.M.Nakhawa,APP for the State Coram: Mrs.Mridula Bhatkar,J. Date : 6th April,2009. P.C. . Heard. 2] This application is for condonation of 198 days delay in filing the appeal .The Judgment was pronounced on 5/7/2008 and the appeal is filed on 16/3/2009. It is submitted that there is nobody for the accused to seek legal advice and file appeal against the order of conviction. Due to poverty and illiteracy of the accused he could not take steps. 3] Considering the above circumstances the delay of 198 days in filing the appeal is condoned. The application stands disposed of. (Mrs.Mridula Bhatkar,J.)