sg 16.wp5547-24.docx IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Criminal Writ Petition No.5547 of 2024 Toufrk Imtiyaz Kureshi and Ors. … Petitioners versus The State of Maharashtra and Anr. … Respondents ---- Mr Ranjeet Pawar, a/w. Mr Ankit Upadhyay, for the petitioner. Ms Manisha R Tidke, APP, for respondent No.1/ State. ---- Coram: R.N. Laddha, J. Date: 15 January 2025. P.C.: . This petition seeks directions to the Divisional Commissioner, Pune, for expeditious resolution of Externment Appeal No.220 of 2024, filed under Section 60 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 (for short "the Act"). The petitioners were externed from the limits of Satara District for a period of two years pursuant to an order dated 8 October 2024. They preferred an appeal under Section 60 of the said Act on 11 October 2024. However, the appeal remains pending without a decision or a stay being granted. Consequently, nearly three months of the 24-months externment period have already elapsed. __________________________________________________ 15 January 2025 SMITA JOHNSON GONSALVES Digitally signed by SMITA JOHNSON GONSALVES Date: 2025.01.16 16:43:48 +0530 sg 16.wp5547-24.docx 2. In light of this situation, it is essential for the Appellate Authority to demonstrate seriousness and urgency in addressing such appeals, as they directly impact the rights of the parties involved and since this is a preventive measure, the Appellate Authority is expected to approach these matters with greater diligence and promptness. 3. Hence, the following order: ORDER Respondent No.2 is directed to decide Externment Appeal No.220 of 2024 within a period of three weeks from today. 4. The petition stands disposed of accordingly. (R.N. Laddha, J.) __________________________________________________ 15 January 2025