1. ' This is the application under Section 426, Cr.P.C., filed in this criminal appeal, against the Judgment dated 26.4.2016, whereby the appellant has been convicted for offence under Section 161, PPC read with Section 5(2) Act-II of 1947, and sentenced to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for three years; fine of Rs, 25000/- (rupees twenty five thousand only) and in case of default of fine the appellant shall suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for three months more. The benefit of Section 382-B, Cr.P.C., has been extended to the Appellant.
2. ' Learned Counsel for the appellant contended that the sentence is short one and by relying upon 1999 SCM R 2589, prayed that the sentence be suspended. Per learned Counsel, this appeal has already been admitted; paper book is under process and final adjudication of this appeal is not expected in near future and appellant has got case on merits in the matter.
3. ' Learned DDPP has opposed this application.
4. Since the sentence is short one, for which reference is made to 1999 SCM R 2589, and the preparation of the Paper book and decision would take sufficient time. Therefore, without touching the merits and demerits of appeal, I hereby suspend the sentence of the appellant and direct that he be released on bail, during pendency of the appeal, subject to furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs, 200,000/- (rupees two lacs only) and PR Bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of Additional Registrar of this Court.
5. ' In view of the above this listed application is disposed of.