1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE SIDE CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.733 OF 2004 IN CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.1446 OF 2005 State of Maharashtra Applicant Vs. Vinod Sevaram Sharma @ Lambu & ors. Respondents Mr.V.B.Konde-Deshmukh, APP for State. CORAM: B.H.MARLAPALLE & SMT.R.S.DALVI,JJ. January 20, 2006. P.C. . Heard Mr.Konde-Deshmukh, the learned APP. The State has filed an appeal against the order of acquittal passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Greater Mumbai in Sessions Case No.1387 of 1998 but belatedly and hence this application for condonation of delay. . As per the office note the delay caused is of 249 days. Accused no.5 has been served but none appears for him whereas accused Nos.1 to 4 are not traceable and, therefore, the notice could not be served. . We are satisfied that the explanation furnishing in this application makes out a good case 2 to condone the delay and hence the delay is condoned and the application is allowed accordingly. (SMT.R.S.DALVI,J.) (B.H.MARLAPALLE,J.)