Application for Suspension of Sentence

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.