IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA. CRIMINAL MISC. APPLICATION NO.206 OF 2008 AND CRIMINAL MISC. APPLICATION NO.286 OF 2008 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.70 OF 2007 Maurico D'mello, r/o Raia, Salcete, Goa. ... Applicant v e r s u s State through Police Inspector, Curtorim Police Station. ... Respondent Mr. Nigel Costa Frias, Advocate for the applicant under the Legal Aid Scheme. Ms. W. Coutinho, Public Prosecutor for the respondents Coram: A. P. LAVANDE, J. Date : 15th December, 2008. P.C. By these applications, the applicant seeks reduction of sentence and fine. The same cannot be granted ... 2 ... without the appeal preferred by the appellant/applicant is disposed. Hence both the applications are dismissed. However, hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 70 of 2007 is expedited. The same be placed on final hearing board in the week beginning from 19.01.2009. Both the applications stand disposed of. Fees payable to Advocate Nigel Costa Frias, who is appointed to appear for the applicant is fixed at Rs.750/-. A. P. LAVANDE, J. lh/.