ORDER : It is informed by learned Deputy Government Advocate that victim has been intimated about filing of the criminal appeal as well as the application for suspension of sentence. Report in this regard has also been submitted before the Court, which is taken on record. 2. No one has put in appearance on behalf of the victim, despite information. 3. Accused-appellant has preferred this application for suspension of sentence. 4. Heard on application for suspension of sentence. 5. It is contended by the counsel for the appellant that the case rests upon circumstantial evidence. There is delay of more than 13 days in lodging of FIR. All the last seen witnesses have given statement after two days of the lodging of the FIR. It is also contended that co-accused who was tried by the Juvenile Court has been acquitted. The allegations levelled against the accused are akin to that of the co-accused. It is also contended that the applicant has remained in custody for a period of five year and seven months. Disposal of the appeal will take time. 6. Learned Deputy Government Advocate has opposed the application for suspension of sentence. It is contended by Deputy Government Advocate that all circumstances point towards the accused as accused has given statement under Section 27 and on his information the dead body was recovered. 7. We have considered the contention. 8. Considering the contentions put forth by counsel for the appellant and taking note of the fact that there is a delay of 13 days in lodging of the FIR, no one had initially stated that accused was seen together with the deceased, as also the fact that co-accused in this case has been acquitted by the Juvenile Court, accused has remain in custody for a period of five year and seven months, and disposal of appeal is bound to take time and without commenting on the merits of the case, we deem it proper to allow the suspension of sentence application. 9. Accordingly, the suspension of sentence application is allowed. It is ordered that the sentence awarded to accused appellant in Sessions Case No.03/2018 shall remain suspended if the appellant furnishes a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- and two sureties of Rs.50,000/- each to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court to the effect that he shall appear before this Court as and when called upon to do so.