Application for Suspension of Sentence
Definition: A Application for Suspension of Sentence is a critical legal document used in Indian courts under the Criminal Litigation category. It outlines the facts, legal grounds, and prayers sought by the filing party.
Application for suspension of sentence and grant of bail during the pendency of a criminal appeal under Section 389 CrPC. This document belongs to the Criminal Litigation category.
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IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName]
Criminal Appeal No. [appealNo] of 2024
IN THE MATTER OF:
[appellantName] ... Appellant
VERSUS
STATE OF [state] ... Respondent
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 389 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 FOR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE AND GRANT OF BAIL
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Appellant has filed the main appeal against the judgment of conviction dated [convictionDate] passed by the trial court.
2. That the Appellant has been sentenced to [sentence] for offences under Section [sections].
3. That the Appellant has a strong case on merits and there are high chances of acquittal.
4. That the appeal is likely to take a long time for final disposal.
5. That the Appellant was on bail during the trial and never misused the liberty.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
1. Suspend the sentence passed against the Appellant during the pendency of the appeal;
2. Grant bail to the Appellant on such terms as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit;
3. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
APPELLANT
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.