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Sh/40 C.R.M. 5113 of 2013 In Re: Mahidur Rahaman ...Petitioner.Re: An application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on 8 th April, 2013 in connection with Ratua Police Station Case No.734/2012 dated 03-11-2012 under Sections 498A/313/34 of the Indian Penal Code.Kazi Mokhlasur Rahaman....For the petitioner.Within a year of marriage the victim was constrained to leave her matrimonial home.According to her, she was tortured for dowry of Rs.10,000/- physically and mentally.The petitioner and/or his family members allegedly caused her to miscarry.The de facto complainant has been rendered destitute.This application for anticipatory bail is, thus disposed of.(Indira Banerjee, J.) (Kanchan Chakraborty, J.)
['Section 313 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Prior to marriage the complainant and her family members were told by Shyamji Mehrotra and his elder brother Ramji Mehrotra who is appellant No.2 herein and their mother Smt. Kamla Mehrotra and her sister Geeta Mehrotra who is appellant No.1 herein that Shyamji is employed as a Team Leader in a top I.T. Company in Chennai and is getting salary of Rs.45,000/- per month.After negotiation between the parents of the complainant and the accused parties, the marriage of the complainant Shipra Seth (later Shipra Mehrotra) and Shyamji Mehrotra was performed after which the respondent-complainant left for the house of her in- laws.It was stated that the atmosphere in the house was peaceful for sometime but soon after the wedding, when all the relatives left, the maid who cooked meals was first of all paid-off by the aforesaid four persons who then told the complainant that from now onwards, the complainant will have to prepare food for the family.In addition, the above mentioned people started taunting and scolding her on trivial issues.The complainant also came to know that Shyamji was not employed anywhere and always stayed in the house.Shyamji gradually took away all the money which the complainant had with her and then told her that her father had not given dowry properly, therefore, she should get Rupees five lakhs from her father in order to enable him to start business, because he was not getting any job.When the complainant clearly declined and stated that she will not ask her parents for money, Shyamji, on instigation of other accused-family members, started beating her occasionally.Ramji Mehrotra often provoked the other three family members to torture and often used to make the complainant feel sad by making inappropriate statements about the complainant and her parents.Her husband Shyamji also took away the salary from the complainant.But, it is alleged that there was no change in his behaviour even after going to Chennai.The complainant often called him on phone to talk to him but he always did irrelevant conversation.At last, when the complainant realized that even her life was in danger, she was compelled to tell everything to her father on phone who was very upset on hearing her woes.On 15.7.2003 complainant heard some conversation of her mother-in-law and sister-in-law from which it appeared to her that they want to kill the complainant in the night only.Thereupon the complainant apprised her father of the situation on phone to which her father replied that he will call back her father-in-law and she should go with him immediately and he will come in the morning.The father-in-law Satish Dhawan and his wife who were living in NOIDA thereafter came in the night and somehow took the complainant to their home who also came to know of everything.On seeing her father and brother, Kamla Mehrotra and Geeta Mehrotra started speaking loudly and started saying that Shyamji would be coming by the evening and so he should come in the evening for talking to them.GYAN SUDHA MISRA, J.This appeal by special leave in which we granted leave has been filed by the appellants against the order dated 6.9.2010 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in Crl.Miscellaneous Application No.22714/2007 whereby the High Court had been pleased to dispose of the application moved by the appellants under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing the order of the Magistrate taking cognizance against the appellants under Sections 498A/323/504/506 IPC read with Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act with an observation that the question of territorial jurisdiction cannot be properly decided by the High Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for want of adequate facts.It was, therefore, left open to the appellants to move the trial court for dropping the proceedings on the ground of lack of territorial jurisdiction.The High Court however granted interim protection to the appellants by directing the authorities not to issue coercive process against the appellants until disposal of the application filed by the appellants with a further direction to the trial court to dispose of the application if moved by the appellants, within a period of two months from the date of moving the application.The application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. was thus disposed of by the High Court.The appellants in spite of the liberty granted to them to move the trial court, have filed this appeal for quashing the proceedings which had been initiated on the basis of a case lodged by the respondent No.2 Smt. Shipra Mehrotra (earlier known as Shipra Seth) against her husband, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.The case emerges out of the first information report lodged by respondent No.2 Smt. Shipra Mehrotra under Sections 498A/323/504/506 IPC read with Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act bearing F.I.R.No.The F.I.R. was registered at Mahila Thana Daraganj, Allahabad wherein the complainant alleged that she was married to Shyamji Mehrotra s/o Balbir Saran who was living at Eros Garden, Charmswood Village, Faridabad, Suraj Kund Road at Faridabad Haryana as per the Hindu marriage rites and customs.To escape every day torture and financial status of the family, the complainant took up a job in a Call Centre at Convergys on 17.2.2003 where the complainant had to do night shifts due to which she used to come back home at around 3 a.m. in the morning.Just on her return from work, the household people started playing bhajan cassettes after which she had to getup at 7’o clock in the morning to prepare and serve food to all the members in the family.Often on falling asleep in the morning, Shyamji, Kamla Devi and Geeta Mehrotra tortured the complainant every day mentally and physically.He never spoke properly with the complainant whenever he visited home and often used to hurl filthy abuses.The complainant states that she often wept and tolerated the tortures of the accused persons for a long time but did not complain to her family members, as that would have made them feel sad.Her father and brother then went away from there.That very day, her husband Shyamji and brother-in-law Ramji also reached home.On reaching there, Shyamji abused her on phone and told her to send her father.When father and brother of the complainant went home in the evening, they were also insulted by all the four and video camera and tape were played and in the end they were told that they should leave from here.Insulted, they came back from there and then came back to Allahabad with the complainant.For many days the complainant and her family members hoped that the situation would improve if the matter was resolved.Many times other people tried to persuade the in – laws but to no avail.Her brother went to their house to talk to her in – laws but it came to his knowledge that the in – laws had changed their house.After much effort, they came to know that the father-in- law and mother-in-law started living at B-39, Brahma cooperative group housing society, block 7, sector-7, Dwarka, Delhi.On 19.09.04 evening, her father talked to Kamla Mehrotra and Geeta Mehrotra regarding the complainant using bad words and it was said that if her daughter came there she will be kicked out.After some time Shyamji rang up at complainant’s home but on hearing the complainant’s voice, he told her abusively that now she should not come his way and she should tell her father not to phone him in future.At approximately 10:30 pm in the night Ramji’s phone came to the complainant’s home.He used bad words while talking to her father and in the end said that he had got papers prepared in his defence and he may do whatever he could but if he could afford to give Rs.10 lakhs then it should be conveyed after which he will reconsider the matter.If the girl was sent to his place without money, then even her dead body will not be found.On hearing these talks of the accused, the complainant believed that her in-laws will not let the complainant enter their home without taking ten lakhs and if the complainant went there on her own, she will not be safe.Hence, she lodged the report wherein she prayed that the SHO Daraganj should be ordered to do the needful after registering the case against the accused Shyam Mehrotra, Ramji Mehrotra, Kamla Mehrotra and Geeta Mehrotra.Thus, in substance, the complainant related the bickering at her matrimonial home which made her life miserable in several ways and compelled her to leave her in- law’s place in order to live with her father where she lodged a police case as stated hereinbefore.On the basis of the complaint, the investigating authorities at P.S. Daraganj, Allahabad started investigation of the case and thereafter the police submitted chargesheet against the appellants and other family members of the complainant’s husband.Hence, the appellants who are sister and brother of the complainant’s husband filed petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of the chargesheet and the entire proceedings pending in the court of learned Judicial Magistrate, Court No.IV, Allahabad, inter- alia, on the ground that FIR has been lodged with mala fide intentions to harass the appellants and that no case was made out against the appellants as well as other family members.But the principal ground of challenge to the FIR was that the incident although was alleged to have taken place at Faridabad and the investigation should have been done there only, the complainant with mala fide intention in connivance with the father of the complainant, got the investigating officer to record the statements by visiting Ghaziabad which was beyond his territorial jurisdiction and cannot be construed as legal and proper investigation.It was also alleged that the father of the complainant got the arrest warrant issued through George Town Police Station, Allahabad, in spite of the cause of action having arisen at Allahabad.This appeal has been preferred by Kumari Geeta Mehrotra i.e. the sister of the complainant’s husband and Ramji Mehrotra i.e. the elder brother of the complainant’s husband assailing the order of the High Court and it was submitted that the Hon’ble High Court ought to have appreciated that the complainant who had already obtained an ex-parte decree of divorce, is pursuing the present case through her father with the sole purpose to unnecessarily harass the appellants to extract money from them as all efforts of mediation had failed.The relevant documents/parcha diary for deciding the territorial jurisdiction had been overlooked as the FIR has been lodged at Allahabad although the cause of action of the entire incident is alleged to have taken place at Faridabad (Haryana).It was, therefore, submitted that the investigating authorities of the Allahabad have traversed beyond the territorial limits which is clearly an abuse of the process of law and the High Court has failed to exercise its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in the facts and circumstances of this case and allowed the proceedings to go on before the trial court although it had no jurisdiction to adjudicate the same.
['Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Through: Mr. Jaideep Malik, APP.The prosecution allegations are that on 27.09.2005, ASI Satish Chand (PW-13) and Constable Komal, (posted at police post IGNOU, P.S. Mehrauli) reached Khasra No. 174/2, Village Neb Sarai on receipt of information (DD No. 24) that blood was coming out from the room occupied by the tenant of Baljit Singh (PW-1).On reaching the spot, it was discovered CRL.A. 90/2011, CRL.M. (BAIL) 110/2011 AND CRL.M.A. 900/2011 Page 1 that blood was actually coming out from under the door of a room which seemed to be locked but in fact the lock (of which) was simply hanging.Upon opening the door, a dead body was found lying on the floor.It bore injury marks on the head and there was bleeding from the right ear.PW-13 informed SI Suresh Chand, (PW-5) about recovery of the body.SHO C.K. Sharma (PW-19) reached the spot, inspected the scene of occurrence and collected exhibits from the spot.He seized a piece of blood stained floor in a plastic box, earth control, one blood stained blue coloured slippers, two empty glasses and half a bottle of liquor, a mosquito net with 4 bamboos, a blood stained pajama, a blood stained blanket, a jute bag, a dori and pillow lying on the cot and a blood stained kurta from the rehri outside the room.The dead body was identified by the sons of the deceased, Satbir i.e (PW-11), and Udaivir (PW-12).The dead body of Raghubir was sent for post mortem to AIIMS Hospital.The post mortem was conducted on 28.09.2005 by Dr. Arvind Kumar (PW-6); the report is at Ex. PW-12/A. On 29.09.2005, PW-11 went to P.S. Mehrauli and recorded a statement to the effect that he suspected accused Rahisa (a resident of the room adjoining Raghubir's room), for the murder of his father.On 29.09.2005, PW-19 along with other police officials went to accused's residence and arrested him; the arrest memo is at Ex.PW-15/A. The accused made a disclosure statement, pointed out the spot of occurrence, and got an iron rod allegedly used for the commission of the offence recovered (Ex.PW-15/C, Ex.The prosecution further urged that Blood group "A" was present on the blood stained pajamas, woolen blanket, pillow, dari and kurta.A. 90/2011, Crl.PW-5 reached the spot and made inquires which revealed that the dead body was of Raghubir, PW- 1's tenant.PW-5 sent a Rukka with Constable Anil, on the basis of which FIR No. 573/05 was registered with P.S. Mehrauli.PW-15/D & Ex.PW-15/E).After completion of the investigation, a charge sheet was filed in the Court and the case was committed for trial to the Sessions Court.The accused pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.The Trial Court after hearing the matter and going through the evidence held the accused guilty under Section 302 IPC.The Trial Court in convicting the appellant relied on:The Trial Court considered the last seen evidence given by PW-11 along with the evidence about the time of death of deceased.PW-11 had last seen the appellant and the deceased on 25.09.2005 at about 8:00 PM and then again saw appellant near the room of the deceased with an iron rod at about 12:00 AM.As per the post mortem report, time since death was about 3-4 days.The Trial Court held that if the post mortem report is read along with the statement of PW-11, then it can be safely inferred that the deceased had died sometime on 25.09.2005, the day on which PW-11 had seen the accused and deceased together at 8:00 PM and later had found accused present near the room of the deceased at about 12:00 AM.The Trial Court observed that the conduct of a person is an important piece of evidence as the guilt of the person and the state of his mind is often reflected by his conduct.PW-11 had deposed that when he saw the accused near the room of the deceased, the accused was nervous and on seeing him (PW-11) he jumped over the boundary wall on the left side into another plot.Therefore it was observed that the conduct of accused was a reflection of his state of mind and hence is a supporting evidence in favour of the prosecution.The Trial Court has also relied on the recovery of the iron rod (weapon of offence) for the purpose of conviction of appellant.It was observed that by way of accused's disclosure statement Ex.PW-15/C, an iron pipe/rod was recovered with blood stains on it Ex.PW-1/E. The blood stains on the iron rod were of blood group "A" same as that of deceased and hence it connected the iron rod to the commission of offence.It was further observed that recovery of iron rod cannot be doubted simply because there was no public witness engaged during the recovery.Ms. Charu Verma, learned amicus appointed by the court to appear in the case, since the accused expressed his inability, due to financial constraints, to engage a lawyer, urged that the impugned judgment cannot be sustained.It was submitted that the Trial Court committed several errors in appreciating the prosecution, which if seen in their proper perspective, cannot lead to the appellant's conviction.It was urged that the mainstay of the prosecution story was the testimony of PW-11, who claimed to have "last seen" the deceased in the company of the appellant.It was submitted that the entire case being premised on circumstantial evidence, the prosecution was under a duty to prove each circumstance beyond reasonable doubt, with the further obligation to ensure that all the links in the chain were CRL.A. 90/2011, CRL.M. (BAIL) 110/2011 AND CRL.M.A. 900/2011 Page 3 likewise proved, and also show to the court that the conclusion could point only to the hypothesis of the accused's guilt, ruling out every possibility of his innocence.It was submitted that PW-11 is an untrustworthy witness, who in his earlier statement on 28.09.2005, while identifying his father, clearly stated that he did not suspect anyone for the murder.Yet, he stated a full day later that on 25.09.2005, at about 8:00 PM while on a visit to his father (with whom he and other members of the family were not in good terms, and who used to stay away from his family) he saw a quarrel between the deceased and appellant, when they were abusing each other.He claims to have intervened and calmed his father and thereafter gone home.He informed his mother about the quarrel; she asked him to return to the deceased's premises.He reached the deceased's room at about 12:00 AM (midnight) and saw that the door was locked.He says that while entering the plot (where his father's room was located), he saw accused Rahisa coming from the side of his father's room with a rod in his hand.He says that after seeing him (PW-11), the appellant jumped over a boundary wall and left.PW-11 observed that, the appellant was looking nervous.As the door of the deceased's room was locked, PW-11 returned home.He says that he inquired about his father on the next day and was told that the deceased had gone to attend some marriage.He says that on 27.09.2005, he came to know about the murder of his father from the police officials.It was submitted that this entire story was unbelievable, as it is plainly against normal human conduct.Had in fact PW-11's statement been true regarding 25.09.2005 then the first thing he would have done, on learning about his father's murder, or at least, on identifying his body, would have been to inform the police about the identity of the suspect, since there was hardly any time lag between the so called quarrel, and the discovery of death.PW-11's utter silence in that regard, and his disclosing these facts on 29.09.2005, falsifies the entire story, as it was the result of fabrication and afterthought.In that case, there was an irreconcilable conflict between the medical and ocular version, because the time of death indicated by the doctor was 3 days before the postmortem.However, PW-11's version showed the "last seen" part to be less than 3 days before the time indicated in the postmortem report.This, says the counsel, points to the improbability of the prosecution version.CRL.A. 90/2011, CRL. M. (BAIL) 110/2011 AND CRL.The prosecution had urged that the accused had rented a cycle rickshaw from the deceased and as he (accused) was unable to pay the rent, the deceased had scolded and abused him.As the accused felt insulted, he killed the deceased.The prosecution failed to prove this motive as the IO was unable to obtain sufficient evidence as to there being strained relations between accused and deceased for non-payment of rent.It was submitted that the IO did not record the statement of any witness in support of the allegation that the accused had in fact rented a cycle rickshaw from deceased and was having trouble paying the rent.On the contrary, submitted the learned counsel, the deposition of PW- 11 falsified the entire story, since he testified that besides the rehri used by the deceased, he did not have any other side business.It was argued by the amicus that the finger prints on the two glasses and bottles, recovered from the deceased's house, were not taken.Similarly, the prosecution made no attempt to connect the blood stained kurta allegedly recovered from near the premises, with the crime.It was submitted that such recovery was highly suspect, because the location of such a kurta, in a public place, and its remaining there for more than 3 days, would have aroused suspicion.It was submitted that there are several other discrepancies and lacunae in the prosecution story, which should have led the Trial Court to acquit the appellant.Further, no attempt was made to record the testimony of any witness, since the room rented from PW- 1 by the deceased was adjacent to several other tenements.By the prosecution accounts, they were inhabited.Nothing prevented the prosecution from recording the statements of other tenants or occupants.Their depositions would have fortified the prosecution version, if true.It was next pointed out that the improbability of the appellant's arrest pursuant to PW- 11's statement is writ large on the record, because the said witness, according to the IO, is supposed to have disclosed at 7:00 AM on 29th September, 2005 about the involvement of the appellant.It was urged that no reason for such urgency, or the unusual manner in which the statement was recorded, has been indicated.Contrary to this fact, the appellant was in fact picked up from his house, and formally arrested later.The second aspect to this, it was urged, was the prosecution's failure to have the article tested for finger prints.CRL.A. 90/2011, CRL. M. (BAIL) 110/2011 AND CRL.M.A. 900/2011 Page 5The iron rod too was stained with "A" group blood.It was urged by the prosecution that since the blood on the seized articles matched that of the deceased, it connected the iron rod with the commission of the offence.Unless the appellant had special knowledge about the presence of the iron rod, he could not have, assisted in their discovery and being brought on record, as Ex.PW-15/E. It was also submitted that since the prosecution had established its initial burden, and proved the CRL.A. 90/2011, CRL.M. (BAIL) 110/2011 AND CRL.M.A. 900/2011 Page 6 involvement of the appellant, the onus of proving that he did not commit the crime, was upon the appellant; he did not do so.For these reasons, the Trial Court's judgment needs to be affirmed.The case of the prosecution is mostly based on the testimony of PW-11 Satbir, son of deceased.He deposed that his father (deceased) had rented a room and was staying on his own at Neb Sarai as he and his mother did not get along.He stated that on 25.09.2005, at about 8:00 PM he had gone to visit his father and on reaching there he saw a quarrel between the deceased and accused.They were abusing each other.He says that he intervened and calmed his father and took him inside the room and thereafter he (PW-11) went home.On reaching home he informed his mother about the quarrel that had taken place between the deceased and the accused.His mother asked him to go back to the deceased's premises.He reached the room of the deceased at about 12:00 AM (midnight) and saw that the door was locked.He says that when he was entering the plot where his father's room was located, he saw accused Rahisa coming from the side of his father's room and he was having a rod in his hand.He says that after seeing him (PW-11), accused jumped over a boundary wall and left.PW-11 observed that, accused was looking nervous.As the door of the deceased's room was locked, PW-11 returned home.He says that he inquired about his father on the next day and was told that the deceased had gone to attend some marriage.He says that on 27.09.2005, he came to know about the murder of his father from the police officials.He says that he later recollected the incident of 25.09.2005 and made a statement to IO.While it is true that this witness did identify the deceased's body, at the same time, he mentioned that the name of the murderer or suspected murderer was unknown.M. (BAIL) 110/2011 AND CRL.The post mortem was conducted on 28.09.2005 at about 2:55 PM.The iron rod was also having blood stains of "A" group.The prosecution failed to prove the motive as the IO was not able to obtain sufficient evidence as to there being strained relations between accused and deceased for nonpayment of rent.
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The petitioner made a complaint to the police alleging that, on the day of the incident, his son Mandeep had gone to his school at about 6:45 am but he did not come back CRL.REV.P. 246/2019 Page 1 of 8 home.Thereafter, the petitioner made inquiries from the friends of the deceased Mandeep regarding his whereabouts and one of the friends informed the petitioner, that he had seen Mandeep going on foot along with two other boys towards a nala.Subsequently, the petitioner reached the school of the deceased, wherein he found the police staff of PS: Chhawla, Delhi.The police showed the photograph of the deceased to the petitioner whom he identified as his son Mandeep, and he was further informed by the police about Mandeeps murder.The present revision petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 401 read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) for setting aside the impugned order dated 14.5.2018 passed by the Juvenile Justice Board- II (JJB- II) and impugned judgment dated 23.1.2019 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-04, Dwarka Courts, Delhi (Appellate Court) in Crl.Brief facts of the prosecution case are that, on 01.05.2017 an FIR No. 153/2017 was registered at Police Station: Chhawala, South West Delhi under Sections 363, 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as a consequence of a statement made by the complainant, Pradeep Kumar (petitioner, herein) who is the father of the deceased, Mandeep in this case.Thereafter, statement of the petitioner was recorded in the police station and the afore-said FIR was registered.Subsequently, the statements of the witnesses were recorded and investigation was conducted and on 14.5.2018, after going through the material on record including the preliminary assessment reports as prepared by the experts, the charge-sheet and the annexed documents, the learned JJB- II passed an order, to treat the CCLs R and N as children and further held that the CCLs be tried before the JJB-II itself, as children.CRL.REV.P. 246/2019 Page 1 of 8The relevant para of the said impugned order dated 14.5.2018 is reproduced hereunder:Therefore, we decide the question of preliminary assessment in favour of CCLs R and N and against the prosecution.Let the CCLs be tried as children before this Board.However, we make it clear CRL.REV.P. 246/2019 Page 2 of 8 that nothing expressed therein, shall tantamount to any expression on the merits of the case."P.C and the findings of fact arrived at by the Trial Court on the basis of material on record, which are further upheld by the Appellate Court, I do not find any merit in the present petition.The pending applications are also dismissed.
['Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 201 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 363 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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In such order, it has been observed that the petitioners have been able to show their prima facie title and possession over the suit tank.However, learned advocate representing the private respondents submits that without obtaining conversion of the status of the tank, the petitioners are attempting to raise construction thereon.-: 2 : -Ms. Nandy, learned advocate representing the official respondents submits that the second petitioner had previously submitted a written complaint against the private respondents on 30th June, 2013, whereupon Basirhat P. S. Case No. 909 dated 30th June, 2013 under Sections 447/323/379/354/427/504/506/34, Indian Penal Code was registered and investigation thereof has culminated in filing of charge-sheet on 4th January, 2014 against the private respondents under the aforesaid provisions of law.It has further been submitted by her that on 21st November, 2013, the second petitioner lodged a further complaint and in course of a probe into the allegations that were levelled, the Sub-Inspector of Police attached to Basirhat P.S. found that there was possibility of serious breach of peace in the locality and accordingly, prosecution vide Basirhat P. S. NCR No. 12069 dated 24th December, 2013 under Section 107, Cr.P.C. has been submitted against the respondents.A recent complaint of the first petitioner received on 2nd January, 2014, she submits, revealed a non-cognizable offence and, therefore, a prayer has been submitted before the Court of the learned A.C.J.M., Basirhat for necessary permission to investigate under Section 145 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.According to her, the allegation of police inaction is without any basis.Having regard to the aforesaid factual narrative, I do not see reason to hold that the police has been remiss in discharging its-: 3 : -However, since possibility of breach of peace has been found and the civil court at the interlocutory stage has ruled against the private respondents in respect of their prima facie title and possession over the suit tank, the police authorities shall ensure that so long the civil suit is not disposed of and the order of injunction subsists, the private respondents do not interfere with the petitioners' possession of the suit tank.The writ petition stands disposed of.There shall, however, be no order for costs.Urgent photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be given to the parties as expeditiously as possible.(Dipankar Datta, J.)
['Section 107 in The Indian Penal Code']
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(Delivered on 17.5.2018) As per S.K. Gangele, J:Appellant was prosecuted for commission of offence punishable under Section 302 and 307 of IPC.Prosecution story in brief is that the deceased had given his T. V. and V. C. D. Player to the appellant fifteen days before from the date of the incident.Appellant did not return back T. V. and V. C. D. Player.On the date of the incident the deceased and P. W. 1 both had gone to the house of the appellant on a motorbike, they 2 entered in the house.The deceased told the appellant to return back T. V. and V. C. D. Player because family members were demanding the same.Appellant told the deceased that he had no money, hence, he had given T. V. and V. C. D. Player in the marriage of sister-in-law, on that account the deceased abused the appellant.The deceased told him that T. V. and V. C. D. Player were given for watching and not for giving the same in dowry.Appellant and deceased both were abusing each other.Appellant told the deceased that he would return T. V. and V. C. D. Player after purchasing the same on receiving salary.On this count appellant had taken out an Axe and inflicted blow on the head of the deceased.P. W. 1 tried to save the deceased, on which the appellant had inflicted blow of Axe on P. W.1 also.P. W.1 went to his house and narrated the incident to his family members.They reached at the house of appellant Vaman, he did not open the door.He deposed that the deceased was my friend.Appellant was working as Peon in Government School.He was living in a Government Quarter.The deceased had given T. V. and V. C. D. Player to the appellant.The deceased told me that we would go to the house of the appellant to take back T. V. and V. C. D. Player because appellant did not return back the same since last four months.We went on a motorbike at the residence of the appellant, we entered in the house.Thereafter, the deceased told the appellant to return back T. V. and V. C. D. Player because his family members were 4 demanding the same.Appellant did not return back T. V. and V. C. D. Player, he told the deceased that I had given T. V. and V. C. D. Player in dowry in the marriage of my sister-in-law because I had no money, on that account the deceased was shouting and abusing.He told the deceased that he would return T. V. and V. C. D. Player after purchasing the same on receiving salary in the next month.The deceased and the appellant both were abusing to each other.Thereafter, appellant went in side of the house and taken out an Axe and inflicted blow of Axe on the deceased.He fell down, I cried on which the appellant also inflicted a blow on my head and told me to keep mum.Thereafter, he also inflicted some blows at the deceased.I ran away and went to my house.I told the incident to my family members.They went at the house of the appellant.I was referred to Government hospital.Toga P. W.2 admitted that he signed Ex.P.6, Ex.P.7, and Ex.P.8, sezures of plain & red earth and sleepers.Jhamlo Bai P. W.3 deposed that I went to the house of the appellant, which was locked from in side, house was not opened.Subsequently, house was opened.9. D. S. Kanwar P. W.4 is Naib Tahsildar, who prepared dead body Panchnama Ex.Matan P. W.5 is the father of the deceased.He went to the 5 spot after the incident.Prabhakar Rao P. W.6 is Patwari, who prepared the spot map Ex.Phundulal P. W.8 is the witness of seizure.He deposed that an Axe and T. V. were seized.Thereafter, appellant came and opened the door, the deceased was found dead.P. W.1 was admitted at the hospital and appellant was arrested.Police conducted investigation and filed charge-sheet.During trial appellant abjured his guilt and pleaded innocence.However, trial court held appellant guilty for commission of offence punishable under Section 302 and 307 of IPC and awarded sentence as mentioned above.Learned counsel for the appellant has contended that conviction of the appellant is based on the evidence of P. W.1, who lodged FIR.According to FIR, there was a quarrel and scuffle between the appellant and the deceased.Both had beaten 3 to each other by fists and kicks, in that event the appellant had inflicted injuries.Learned counsel for the State has submitted that the appellant had given repeated blows of Axe.He had also given one blow of Axe to P. W.1, which was serious in nature.He had used deadly weapon.Hence, trial Court has rightly convicted the appellant for commission of offence of murder.I was admitted in the hospital for ten days.Villagers lodged the report at the police station.I signed Ex.P.1, which is merg intimation, Ex.P.2, which is FIR and my T-shirt was seized by Ex.Axe was seized by seizure memo Ex.I signed both the documents.Other witnesses had narrated the incidents.Manish Balde P. W.17 is the Doctor, who performed postmortem of the deceased.He deposed that on 19.5.2007, I was posted as Assistant Medical Officer at Community Health Center, Athner District Betul and performed postmortem of the deceased.I noticed following injuries on the body of the person of the deceased:(1) Sharp cut incised wound situated on right laterally on parietal region on head.Size 3 x 3 x 1 cm.(2) Sharp cut incised wound situated on leftt laterally on parietal region on head.Size 2 x 3 x 1 cm.(3) Sharp cut incised wound situated on central occipital region on head.Size 3 x 2 x 1 cm.(4) Sharp cut incised wound situated on right laterally on occipital region on head.Size 3 x 1 x 1 cm.(5) Sharp cut incised wound situated on left laterally on occipital region on head.Size 2 x 1 x 1 cm.On internal examination, I noticed sharp cut incised wound on the head.Injuries were antemortem in nature.The deceased was died due to injuries suffered by him.I replied quarry of the 6 police that the injuries suffered by the deceased could be caused by Axe, which was seized from the appellant.I also examined injured witnesses P. W.1 and noticed one incised injury on his head.16. D. K. Sakalle P. W. 15 is Investigation Officer.He deposed that I prepared spot map and signed the same.I seized plain and red earth from the spot vide Ex.P.8 and I signed the same.I also recorded statements of Balakram, Mamta, Sabulal, Munna, Malan, Amlobai, Mathura, Birjobai, Chintu @ Rajkumar, Panchhibai and Madhukar.On his memorandum an Axe and clothes were seized.Axe was seized by Ex.T-shirt which wearing the appellant was seized by seizure memo Ex.Seized articles were sent to FSL for examination.In the present case, P. W.1 is the injured eyewitness.He was present on the spot.He lodged named FIR.The Apex Court in the matter of Abdul Sayeed Vs.State of M. P. reported in (2010) 10 SCC 259 has held as under in regard to testimony of injured eyewitness :"The question of the weight to be attached to the evidence of a witness that was himself injured in the course of the occurrence has been extensively discussed by this Court.Where a witness to the occurrence has himself been injured in the incident, the testimony of such a witness is generally considered to be very reliable, as he is a witness that comes with a built-in guarantee of his presence at the scene of the crime and is unlikely to spare his actual assailant(s) in order to falsely implicate someone."Convincing evidence is required to discredit an injured witness".(Vide Ramlagan Singh & Ors.State of Bihar, AIR 1972 SC 2593; Malkhan Singh & Anr.Axe was seized on memorandum of the appellant.Clothes which appellant was wearing at the time of incident were also seized and as per FSL report Ex.P.28 on both articles blood stains were found.FIR was lodged immediately after the incident.Hence, trial court has rightly held the appellant guilty for murder of the deceased.Learned counsel for the State has strongly argued that the appellant had given repeated blows of Axe on the deceased.He had given one blow of Axe to P. W.1 also.Hence, trial Court has 8 rightly convicted the appellant for commission of offence of murder and awarded proper sentence.In support of his contentions learned counsel for the respondent has relied on the following judgments of the Apex Court; (1) Ghanshya Vs.State of U. P. reported in 1990 (Supp) SCC 611, and (2) Munfait Vs.Contrary to this, learned counsel for the appellant has submitted that there is difference in the version of FIR, which was lodged by the P. W.1 immediately after the incident and his court statement.As per FIR the deceased went to the house of the appellant, he was abusing to him.Thereafter, there was a scuffle between the deceased and the appellant.Both had beaten by fists and kicks to each other and in that event the appellant had taken out Axe from the house and inflicted blow at the deceased.Hence, the act of the appellant would fall under Section 304-I of IPC.Appellant examined his wife asD.W.1 in his defence.She deposed that the deceased was trying to outrage her modesty.He entered in the house, at that time the appellant came there and when I prevented the appellant from aforesaid act, both had beaten to each other.There is slight difference in the evidence of P. W. 1 deposed by him before the court and the incident narrated by him in FIR.In the Merg Ex.P.1 and FIR Ex.P.2, it is mentioned that the deceased and P. W.1 went to the house of the appellant to take back T. V. and V. C. D. Player because the deceased had given 9 aforesaid T. V. and V. C. D. Player to the appellant.Thereafter, the deceased called the appellant and told him to return back T. V. and V. C. D. Player, the deceased told him that he had no money, hence, he had given T. V. and V. C. D. Player in dowry to his sister-in-law and he would return back after receipt of salary and there was vad-vivad "eknj pksn Vh-oh- ns eSaus rsjs dks ns[kus ds fy, fn;k Fkk] ngst nsus ds fy, ugha fn;k Fkk" Both the appellant and the deceased abused filthy language and told that he would take T. V. and V. C. D. Player and in that event both were beating to each other by fists and kicks, in the event of beating both had entered in side of the room and the appellant had taken out Axe and inflicted blow on the head of the deceased.Thereafter, the deceased fell down.It is mentioned by P. W.1 in FIR that I had tried to save the deceased then appellant had inflicted a blow of Axe on my head.Thereafter, I ran away from the spot.In court statement P. W. 1 did not mention the fact that there was scuffle between the appellant and the deceased and both were beating to each other by fists and kicks in that event the appellant had taken out Axe, which was kept in the room and inflicted blow of Axe on the head of the deceased.She further admitted that 10 before incident the deceased and the appellant used to visit houses of each other.We order accordingly."Hon'ble the Apex court in the matter of Arjun Vs.P. W.1 received head injury, which was caused by hard and sharp object.He was admitted in the hospital 15 for seven days.
['Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 300 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Case diary perused.This first bail application under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. filed on behalf of the applicant in connection with Crime No.56/2019 registered at P.S. Rehli District Sagar (MP) for offences punishable under Sections 286, 338 of the IPC and Section 5 of the Explosive Act.As per the case of the prosecution, on 30/12/2018 at about 2.00 pm, in the field of applicant Badan, situated at village Baleh under the jurisdiction of Police Station Rehli, Deepu aged about 10 years has found an object looking like sweet item (laddu) which he has taken in his hand which was exploded, by which Deepu was injured badly, his four fingers have been detached from the palm of the hand.On receiving such information, complainant, father of injured Deepu, reached on the spot and lodged the report.During the course of investigation, statements of injured Deepu and other villagers have been recorded.Injured Deepu has remained admitted in the hospital at Sagar and Bhopal.He further submitted that the applicant is in jail since 04/02/2019 and trial will take long time for its decision.In view of the aforesaid, it has been prayed that the applicant be released on bail.On perusal of the case diary, it seems that incidence alleged to be happened in the filed of applicant Badan.It is alleged that round shaped article i.e. laddu was a bomb, which is usually made for the purpose of killing wild boar, was explode in the hand of injured Deepu, as to how inured Deepu has reached there is not clear from the evidence available on record.Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and particularly the fact as pointed out by learned counsel for the applicant and the period of custody of the applicant, in the opinion of this Court, the applicant deserves to be released on bail.Consequently, this application for bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on behalf of applicant is allowed.It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only) with one solvent surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before that Court on all dates fixed in the case and for complying with the conditions enumerated under Section 437 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.Accordingly, the M.Cr.C. stands allowed and disposed of.Certified copy as per rules.(MOHD.FAHIM ANWAR) JUDGE manju Digitally signed by MANJU CHOUKSEY Date: 20/02/2019 21:59:13
['Section 338 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Shorn of unnecessary details, the factual backdrop leading to the filing of the present petition, is that in the year 1967 the petitioner was enrolled as a Constable in Border Security Force and earned promotions to the rank of Sub-Inspector in course of time.In the year 1981 the petitioner was attached to the BSF Subsidiary Training Centre, Ranidanga, Silliguri (hereinafter referred to as the 'STC Ranidanga').On June 29, 1987 a charge sheet was served upon the petitioner in which four charges were laid against him as under:At the trial, the prosecution examined twelve witnesses; viz. HC Rahmat Subba PW-1, HC Basudev Bhat PW-2, HC B.B.Chhetri PW-3, W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 2 of 34 Assistant Commandant S.D.Chaudhuri PW-4, Subedar Amrik Singh PW- 5, SI Ajit Kumar PW-6, SI Harbans Singh PW-7, HC Tanu Babu Singh PW-8, Dr.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 2 of 34HC Rahmat Subba PW-1, deposed that since August 25, 1980 he was attached to STC Ranidanga.During month of December, 1981 the petitioner was undergoing Junior Leader Course at STC Ranidanga.On December 06, 1981 at about 08.00 P.M. he learnt that the petitioner was sitting near a washerman's shop with a revolver and was having a few rounds of ammunitions and thus he left for said shop.On reaching the shop he saw the petitioner sitting on a bench in a room adjacent to the shop.He saw a few rounds lying on a table in front of the bench where the petitioner was sitting.The petitioner told him that the rounds belonged to him.The room where the petitioner was sitting was out of bounds for BSF personnel for the reason liquor used to be sold illegally from there.During his conversation with the petitioner it appeared to him that the petitioner had consumed liquor.He persuaded the petitioner to accompany him to STC Ranidanga since it was getting late.At about 08.30 P.M. when they reached the gate of STC Ranidanga he requested the petitioner to deposit his revolver in the Kote but the petitioner refused in spite of being told of the standing orders, stating that the revolver was his personal property.At that the petitioner pushed him due to which he fell on the ground.The petitioner hurled abuses at him and proceeded towards the tent where the students/personnel undergoing Junior Leaders Course were staying.As he stood up, he saw the petitioner approach him.The petitioner was hurling abuses at him and branding him a thief.He again requested the petitioner to deposit the revolver in the Kote W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 3 of 34 whereupon the petitioner gave a blow on his right shoulder as a result whereof he again fell on the ground.Thereafter the petitioner took out the pistol from his jacket and pointed the same towards him and said that he would shoot him.On sensing danger he immediately stood up from the ground and ran towards the parade ground.While running he heard the sound of a bullet wiz passed his head.On reaching the office he rang up Adjutant STC Anil Kamboj and informed him about the incident.After sometime along with Adjutant Anil Kamboj and some other officers he went to STC Ranidanga where he saw the petitioner and Subedar Amrik Singh, in-charge of Junior Leaders Course, present there.The witness explains that it was correct that he had made a statement before the Recording Officer on 22nd December, 1981 and had also signed the same in token of its correctness.On being shown he also points out and identifies his signature, at the end of his statement.He further explains that it is correct that he had made the aforesaid statement before the Recording Officer, on the date indicated above, since he was not sure at that time whether the sound could be that of a shot of Sten or Pistol.I had seen the accused, while turning my neck towards him.However, I did feel some pain over my shoulder where I was hit...I did not make any hue and cry when I was being fired upon by the accused.Since I apprehended that the accused may not fire upon me, after taking cue, from sound.When the accused abused me on the night of 6th December, 1981, his pitch was high.I did not notice any sentry close-by, rushing to the place of incident, after having heard the abuses as well as the sound of the fire shot." (Emphasis Supplied)HC Basudev Bhat PW-2, deposed that in the month of December, 1981 he was performing the duties of a Kote under officer in the Bn HQ Kote at Kadamtala.On December 21, 1981 he was instructed by his superior officers to deposit one revolver belonging to one SI Gurbachan Singh (petitioner) in the Bn HQ Kote at Kadamtala.When he had received said revolver the same was not sealed.HC B.B.Chhetri PW-3, deposed that in the month of December, 1981 he was attached to STC Ranidanga as an Instructor was residing in a barrack inside the premises of STC Ranidanga.On December 06, 1981 at about 10.00 A.M. there was a weapon cleaning parade in which weapons were taken out from the Kote for cleaning.On said day the petitioner came to him and asked for his personal revolver which he had deposited in the Kote stating that he wanted to clean the same.He handed over the revolver to the petitioner.On December 06, 1981 at about 08.30 P.M. he W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 5 of 34 was standing near the verandah of his barrack when he saw the petitioner, accompanied by HC Rahmat Subba, coming towards the barrack.He could hear the petitioner talking, at times in low pitch and at times in high pitch.The gait of the petitioner was not normal.When the petitioner and HC Rahmat Subba passed in front of him he immediately went to SI Ram Lal Dogra who was sitting near SO's Mess and informed him that the petitioner had come inside the premises of STC Ranidanga and was behaving in an abnormal fashion.When he left from SO's Mess he heard the sound of firing of a shot.After sometime HC Tanu Babu and Subedar Amrik Singh who were senior students of Junior Leaders Course came to him and handed over a revolver to him and told him that the same belonged to the petitioner.On receiving the said revolver he checked the same and found it to be empty.Thereafter he deposited said revolver in Kote as per the instructions of his superior officers.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 5 of 34I could hear the accused talking to HC Ramat Subba but I did not know, as to, about what they were talking.As a matter of fact what I am stating to-day is correct and there is no falsehood in the same.QUESTIONED BY THE COURT W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 6 of 34 I did not ask the accused on the night of 6 th December, 1981, when I saw him for the first time in the STC, about the revolver Exhibit-N, not been deposited by him, since the accused appeared to me to be behaving an abnormal fashion."W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 6 of 34Assistant Commandant S.D.Chaudhuri PW-4, deposed that on December 30, 1981 he was handed over a box containing two empty fired cartridges of .38 caliber, twenty live cartridges of 12 bore, eighteen live ammunition of .38 caliber, one live ammunition of .45 caliber and one empty fired care of .38 caliber belonging to the petitioner.Subedar Amrik Singh PW-5, deposed that in the month of December, 1981, the petitioner, eighteen other officers and he were undergoing Junior Leader's Course at STC Ranidanga and staying in a tent pitched in STC premises.On December 06, 1981 at about 05.30 P.M. the petitioner was absent in the roll call of the students attending Junior Leader's Course.Being senior student of said course, he informed HC Tanu Babu, Senior Course Instructor, about the absence of petitioner in the roll call.At about 08.45 P.M. while he was present in the tent he heard the sound of firing of a shot whereupon he came out of the tent and saw the petitioner entering the tent.The petitioner was carrying a revolver in his hand at that time.He asked the petitioner as to why he fired a shot but he did not give any reply to him.Thereafter he went out of the tent for a while.When he returned to the tent he saw the petitioner cleaning his revolver with a cleaning rod.He asked the petitioner that either he should deposit his revolver himself or give the same to him at which the petitioner handed over his revolver to him.He went to HC Tanu Babu and handed over the revolver to him who in turn handed over the same to HC B.B. Chetri.After sometime he along with HC Tanu Babu returned to the tent.The petitioner who was standing outside the tent shouted at him W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 7 of 34 and enquired about his revolver.He informed him that his revolver has been deposited in Kote whereupon the petitioner started hurling abuses at him.When he admonished him for abusing him the petitioner rushed towards him and held him by his throat.The petitioner had assaulted him in the presence of HC Tanu Banu and SI Ajit Kumar.Thereafter the petitioner insisted for seeing his revolver whereupon the petitioner, HC Tanu Babu and he proceeded towards Kote.When they reached near the staff barrack he saw Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj and some other officers getting down from a vehicle.He heard Anil Kamboj chiding the petitioner for some wrong committed by him.After sometime he and the petitioner returned to the tent where the petitioner again assaulted him for having complained against him.Thereafter he left the tent and informed Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj that the petitioner has again assaulted him.Accompanied by Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj and Subedar U.P.Rai he came to the tent and saw that the petitioner was lying on a tent.Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj repeatedly ordered the petitioner to get up and come outside the tent but he refused to obey his orders.After sometime Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj and Subedar U.P. Rai left from there.Soon thereafter he saw the belongings of petitioner being shifted from the tent to the canteen.When the belongings of petitioner were being shifted he saw the petitioner going out of the tent.After sometime he heard that the petitioner has been apprehended.At about 11.30 P.M. he accompanied the petitioner to BSF Base Hospital, Kadamtala for his medical examination.On the next day i.e. December 7, 1981 he was instructed by superior officers to prepare a seizure list of belongings of the petitioner.Live and empty cartridges were recovered from the belongings of the petitioner and the same were seized.Being W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 8 of 34 relevant, we note following portion of the cross-examination of the witness:-W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 7 of 34W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 8 of 34The accused had picked up a quarrel with a constable of STC, during the training for the Junior Leader's Course.It is wrong to suggest that I took away the revolver from the accused by force and had also caused injuries on his person, since he had refused to part with the same.It is wrong to say that I had beaten the accused and that was why I did not ask for any help.As a matter of fact the accused had beaten me and I had tried to separate myself from him. ...QUESTIONED BY THE COURT ....When the accused had come to the tent, on 6 th December, 1981 at 1930 hrs alongwith other three BSF personnel, from his talk, it appeared as if he had taken liquor."SI Ajit Kumar PW-6, deposed that in the month of December, 1981 he was undergoing Junior Leader's Course at STC Ranidanga and was staying along with the petitioner and Subedar Amrik Singh in a tent at STC Ranidanga.On December 06, 1981 at about 07.30 P.M. a heavy vehicle halted near the tent where he was staying.Three BSF personnel and the petitioner got down from the said vehicle and came inside the tent.He heard the petitioner telling the three personnel that he would shoot Subedar Amrik Singh.After sometime the three BSF personnel left the tent.At about 08.45 P.M. he heard the W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 9 of 34 petitioner saying that today the people would come to know whether he possessed a revolver or not.After sometime the petitioner went out of the tent.After few seconds he heard the sound of firing of a shot.He saw Subedar Amrik Singh going out of the tent.Immediately thereafter he saw the petitioner entering the tent with a revolver in his hand.After sometime he saw the petitioner cleaning his revolver.Few seconds thereafter he saw Subedar Amrik Singh coming inside the tent and petitioner handing over his revolver to him.Few minutes thereafter Subedar Amrik Singh left the tent carrying revolver of petitioner in his hand.At about 09.30 P.M. he saw the petitioner, Subedar Amrik Singh and HC Tanu Babu standing outside the tent.The petitioner was repeatedly asking Subedar Amrik Singh to return his revolver to him.After sometime he saw the petitioner assaulting Subedar Amrik Singh whereupon he with the help of HC Tanu Babu rescued Subedar Amrik Singh from the clutches of petitioner.At about 10.00 P.M. the petitioner returned to the tent.Ten minutes thereafter Subedar Amrik Singh also returned to the tent.Sometime thereafter he heard the petitioner abusing Subedar Amrik Singh for having deposited his revolver.He then saw the petitioner again assaulting Subedar Amrik Singh.Thereafter he shouted for help whereupon SI Harbans Singh came there and helped him in rescuing Subedar Amrik Singh.Thereafter Subedar Amrik Singh left the tent and the petitioner rested on his cot.At about 10.15 P.M. Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj came in the tent and repeatedly ordered the petitioner to get up and come outside the tent but he refused to obey his orders.After sometime Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj left.I have stated the said fact since I had heard the same on the night of 6th December, 1981." (Emphasis Supplied)SI Harbans Singh PW-7, deposed that in the month of December 1981, he was undergoing Junior Leader's Course at STC, Ranidanga and staying along with the petitioner and Subedar Amrik Singh, Senior Course Student, in a tent pitched in STC.On December 06, 1981 at about 05.30 P.M. a roll call of students undergoing Junior Leader's Course was held and the petitioner was absent from said roll call.At about 07.30 P.M. the petitioner along with three BSF personnel came to the tent in a heavy vehicle.After sometime the three BSF personnel left from there.After few minutes of departure of three BSF personnel from the tent the petitioner also left from tent.At about 08.45 P.M. the petitioner returned W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 12 of 34 to the tent and came near his cot.Immediately thereafter he again left the tent.At that time the petitioner was saying that today the people would come to know that he possessed a revolver.After a couple of minutes he heard the sound of firing of a shot.It appeared that the shot was fired from a pistol or revolver or sten.Thereafter he saw Subedar Amrik Singh going out of the tent.After a few minutes he saw the petitioner entering the tent with a revolver in his hand.He saw the petitioner cleaning his revolver with a cleaning rod which he had taken out from his pillow.When the petitioner was cleaning the revolver he went out of the tent for urinating.After sometime the petitioner also went out of the tent.I had not mentioned his fact, earlier, in my statement before the Recording Officer and have mentioned to- day before this Court, since I forgot to mention about the same, on the date when my statement was recorded....." (Emphasis Supplied)HC Tanu Babu PW-8, deposed that in the month of December, 1981 he was attached to STC Ranidanga for performing instructional duties in Junior Leader's Course.On December 06, 1981 he was informed by Subedar Amrik Singh, Senior Course Student, that the W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 14 of 34 petitioner was absent from the roll call of the students held at about 05.30 P.M. At about 07.00 P.M. he went to the tent where the students undergoing Junior Leader's Course were staying to see whether the petitioner is present in the tent.On seeing that the petitioner is not present in the tent he returned to his barrack.At about 09.00 P.M. Subedar Amrik Singh came to the staff barrack where he was staying and handed him a revolver and informed him that said revolver belongs to the petitioner and a shot has been recently fired from said revolver.He inspected the barrel of said revolver and smell of gun powder was coming from the barrel.Thereafter he handed over said revolver to HC B.B.Chhetri who in turn deposited the same in Kote.He asked HC B.B.Chetri to check whether the said revolver belongs to the petitioner.After checking the registration number and other details of the revolver HC B.B.Chhetri informed him that said revolver belongs to the petitioner.At about 09.15 P.M. along with Subedar Amrik Singh he came to the tent and the petitioner was present inside the tent at that time.He heard the petitioner shouting at Subedar Amrik Singh and making enquiries about his revolver.Subedar Amrik and he informed the petitioner that his revolver has been safely deposited in Kote and that he should not worry about the same.Thereafter the petitioner started hurling abuses at Subedar Amrik Singh and beating him.With the help of SI Ajit Kumar he rescued Subedar Amrik Singh from the clutches of the petitioner.Thereafter Subedar Amrik Singh, petitioner and he started proceeding towards Kote to satisfy the petitioner that his revolver has been safely deposited in the Kote.On their way to Kote they met by Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj and Subedar U.P.Rai.Thereafter Subedar Amrik Singh and petitioner went back to their tent while he went to his barrack.It is not correct to say that only based on chemical test one can give opinion that a person is intoxicated or otherwise.Even by clinical test, one can give opinion.The witness after having refreshed his memory from the records says that on the night of 6/7 December, 1981, the accused had multiple bruises over his face and one bruise over his left thigh.Since these were very superficial injuries (bruises), I did not think it appropriate to record the description of the same.There might have been about 5/6 bruises on the face of the accused.Such bruises could have been given by blows (fists).The multiple bruises on the face of the accused would be due to fall on any hard object.Such bruises would also be due to W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 17 of 34 friction against some hard object.The fall, could also cause bruises.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 17 of 34RE-EXAMINATION BY THE PROSECUTOR The bruises, which I have described above, can also be due to a fall or friction on any hard object like tree, bamboo or stone." (Emphasis Supplied)Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj PW-10, deposed that in the month of December, 1981 he was performing the duties of Adjutant and Quarter Master at STC Ranidanga.On December 06, 1981 he received a telephone call from HC Ramat Subba that the petitioner has been roaming in the STC premises with a loaded revolver in his hands.He i.e. HC Ramat Subba further informed him that the petitioner had fired a shot at him and beaten him.He gave a report about the incident to Commandant, STC Ranidanga.After sometime accompanied by Subedar U.P.Rai, HC Ramat Subba he left for STC Ranidanga.When they reached near STC they met the petitioner.He enquired from the petitioner about the complaint against him by HC Ramat Subba whereupon the petitioner rudely replied that nothing happened.When he told the petitioner that he had learnt that he has fired a shot from his revolver, the petitioner again rudely replied that he can do whatever he wants from his revolver.Smell of liquor was coming from the mouth of the petitioner when he was talking to him.Thereafter he inspected the revolver of the petitioner and noted that smell of gun powder coming from its barrel.At about 10.05 P.M. he met Subedar Amrik Singh who informed him that today i.e. December 06, 1981 he was beaten by the petitioner on two occasions.Thereafter he went to the tent where the petitioner was lying on a cot and repeatedly ordered him to come out of the tent but the petitioner flatly refused to obey his orders.Thereafter he along with Subedar U.P. Rai left W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 18 of 34 the tent and came to Kadamtala and reported the matter to the Commandant.Thereafter he returned to tent and shifted the belongings of the petitioner from the tent to a nearby canteen.After sometime he learnt that the petitioner has run away whereupon he instructed Subedar U.P.Rai to apprehend the petitioner.Subedar U.P.Rai managed to apprehend the petitioner.Even after being apprehended the petitioner was creating ruckus by shouting at the top of his voice.When he admonished him for creating a nuisance the petitioner rudely asked him to shut up and made aggressive gestures towards him.Being relevant, we note following portion of the cross-examination of the witness:-W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 18 of 34On reaching STC, after having got the information from HC Ramat Subba, I did not ask about the incident from the students in the tent, where the accused used to stay. ....As far as I remember I had submitted a detailed report about the incident of 6th December, 1981 to Commandant STC.I do not remember as to whether the accused was produced before the Commandant, following the said incident.I did not ask about the said incident on the night of 6th December, 1981 from the other inmates of the tent, where the accused used to stay.I had only enquired about this incident from Subedar Amrik Singh, HC B B Chhetri and the accused....." (Emphasis Suppplied)Subedar U.P.Rai PW-14, deposed that in the month of December, 1981 he was attached to STC Ranidanga for performing instructional duties.On December 06, 1981 at about 09.15 P.M. HC Ramat Subba came to his residence and informed him that the petitioner had fired a shot at him and that Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj was calling him W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 19 of 34 to his residence.On reaching the residence of Anil Kamboj, he along with Anil Kamboj and HC Ramat Subba left for STC Ranidanga.When they reached near STC they met the petitioner.Anil Kamboj made enquiry from the petitioner about the complaint against him by HC Ramat Subba whereupon the petitioner rudely replied that nothing happened.When Anil Kamboj told the petitioner that he had learnt that he has fired a shot from his revolver the petitioner again rudely replied that he can do whatever he wants from his revolver.Thereafter Anil Kamboj inspected the revolver of the petitioner.At about 10.00 P.M. he and Anil Kamboj met Subedar Amrik Singh who informed them that today i.e. December 06, 1981 he was beaten by the petitioner on two occasions.Thereafter he and Anil Kamboj went to the tent where the petitioner was lying on a cot and Anil Kamboj repeatedly ordered him to come out of the tent but the petitioner flatly refused to obey his orders.Thereafter they left the tent for Kadamtala.After sometime he returned to tent and shifted the belongings of the petitioner from the tent to a nearby canteen as per the instructions of Anil Kamboj.After sometime it was learnt that the petitioner has run away.He started to look for the petitioner and managed to apprehend him with the help of Subedar U.P.Rai.Even after being apprehended the petitioner was creating ruckus by shouting at the top of his voice.When Anil Kamboj admonished him for creating a nuisance the petitioner rudely asked him to shut up and made aggressive gestures towards him.On the next day i.e. December 07, 1981 he participated in the seizure of the personal belongings of the petitioner.Amongst other articles the personal articles of the petitioner included live/fired ammunitions.The petitioner submitted an application under Rule 92 of the BSF Rules, 1969 to the GFSC stating that prosecution has failed to establish a prima-facie case for him to answer anything and thus he should not be called upon to make his defence for the charges framed against him.In response to the aforesaid application submitted by the petitioner the prosecution submitted a reply, the relevant portion whereof reads as under:-The allegation of the Defence Counsel that Shri Anil Kamboj, PW-10 did not investigated about the incident nor did he enquired from the accused after 6 DEC 81 is baseless and unfounded.In fact he had investigated about the incident on 7 DEC 81 from concerned persons including the accused and had submitted the report to the Commandant, STC regarding the happenings.The investigation into the incident of the night of 6 DEC 81 revealed that the accused had indulged in indiscipline and therefore, the matter was referred to the higher Hqrs by the Commandant, STC.Since the accused was in the processes of attachment to 87 Bn BSF no action could be initiated as per Rule 44 of BSF Rules nor was he tried/punished for the aforesaid offences.Briefly noted, the petitioner stated that in the month of December, 1981 he was undergoing Junior Leader's Course at STC Ranidanga.On December 06, 1981 he took out his revolver .38 calibre from Kote to clean the same.On said day i.e. December 06 some officers from his Battalion i.e. 84 Battalion had come to Kadamtala.Thereafter he went to Kadamtala and met the officers from his Battalion who allowed him to accompany them to 84 Battalion.He sat down with said officers and shared three-four bottles of rum with them.Sometime thereafter he and the officers of his Battalion went to the tent where he was staying at STC Ranidanga.At that time Inspector Amrik Singh was present in the tent but he did not tell him anything about his absence from roll call.In the instant case, the petitioner was not handed over the copy of Abstract of Evidence W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 26 of 34 before he was called upon to make his statement at the time of preparation of Record of Evidence, which greatly prejudiced the petitioner while making his statement in the Record of Evidence.V Rule 60(iii) of the BSF Rules, 1969 disqualifies a person who had taken part in the investigation of the case from serving on the Court.On December 06, 1981, the petitioner was absent from the roll call of persons attending Junior Leader's Course held at 05.30 P.M. Being Senior Course Student, Subedar Amrik Singh reported the absence of the petitioner from roll call to HC Tanu Babu, Senior Course Instructor.At about 08.00 P.M. HC Rahmat Subba PW-1, learnt that petitioner is sitting in a washer man's shop and carrying a revolver in his hand whereupon HC Rahmat Subba went to the said shop.On reaching there, he saw that the petitioner was sitting in a room adjacent to said shop with a revolver in his hand.The petitioner was under the influence of liquor at that time.Thereafter the petitioner and HC Rahmat Subba started proceeding towards the tent at STC premises.On their way, the petitioner got angry with HC Rahmat Subba for his asking him to hand over his revolver to him.The petitioner assaulted HC Rahmat Subba and few seconds thereafter fired a shot at HC Rahmat Subba.At that stage Subedar Amrik Singh, SI Harbans Singh and SI Ajit Lal, who have deposed to have heard the sound of firing of a shot intervened in the incident.They all saw the petitioner enter the tent W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 31 of 34 with a revolver in his hand.The petitioner gives his revolver to Subedar Amrik Singh who deposits the same in Kote.On learning that Subedar Amrik Singh has deposited his revolver in Kote the petitioner got angry and assaulted Subedar Amrik Singh, which assault was witnessed by SI Harbans Singh and SI Ajit Lal.After sometime the petitioner again assaulted Subedar Amrik Singh in the presence of SI Harbans Lal and SI Ajit Lal.Subedar Amrik Singh then complained to Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj.The petitioner misbehaved with Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj.The belongings of the petitioner were removed from the tent.The petitioner tried to flee from STC premises but was apprehended.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 1 of 34On July 08, 1982 Inspector General, BSF, West Bengal directed that a General Security Force Court (hereinafter referred to as the 'GFSC') be convened to conduct a trial in respect of the charges framed against the petitioner.He remained in STC Ranidanga for few minutes and thereafter left for his house.Being relevant, we note following portion of the cross-examination of the witness:-W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 3 of 34"I did not ask or shout for any help, at the time when I was pushed as well as abused by the accused...The Defence Counsel confronts the witness with the portion of his statements at page 8 of the manuscript copy of the Record of Evidence.The same is side lined with red ink."after about 20 second or so I heard the sound of a fire behind me as though from a Sten or a pistol"Whereas the witness to-day before the Court, has said that he heard the sound of a shot having been fired from a revolver.He further adds that whatever he had stated on 22nd W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 4 of 34 December, 1981 before the Recording Officer as well as now before this Court, are absolutely correct.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 4 of 34To-day I used the word revolver since I had seen the accused in possession of the same, on the night of 6th December, 1981... Questioned by the Court I did see the accused firing at me, while I was running.Being relevant, we note following portion of the cross-examination of the witness:-Soon thereafter he saw the belongings of petitioner being removed from the tent.After sometime he saw the petitioner going out of the tent.Being W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 10 of 34 relevant, it would be relevant to note the following portion of the cross- examination of the witness:-W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 9 of 34W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 10 of 34I had seen the accused beating Subedar Amrik Singh outside the tent from a distance of 10 yds or so.I did not hear Subedar Amrik Singh raising any hue and cry, at the time when he was being beaten, by the accused outside the tent.Subedar Amrik Singh was under such a pressure by the accused that he was not in a position to make any hue and cry.Excepting one bruise on the forehead, over the left eye, I cannot say as to whether Subedar Amrik Singh sustained any other injuries, due to the beating, given by the accused.I did not see the accused giving blows to the Subedar.I only saw him pulling him down with force.I had seen the accused mounting on Subedar Singh inside the tent for about ten minutes.It is wrong to say that Subedar Amrik Singh had taken the revolver from the accused without his permission.As a matter of fact the accused had handed over the said revolver to the said subedar.It is incorrect to suggest that since the accused did not hand over the revolver to Subedar, Subedar Amrik Singh got annoyed over him and being a senior course student he beat the accused, thereby causing injuries on his person. ....The Defence Counsel confronts the witness with the portion of his statement at page 20 of the manuscript copy which reads as under:-"Inspector Amrik Singh came to the tent and took the revolver from SI Gurbachan Singh on the pretext that he would be cleaning.SI Gurbachan Singh got busied in his other works and Inspector Amrik Singh took the opportunity to go out of the W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 11 of 34 tent with the revolver which I later learnt he had given to deposit."W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 11 of 34The said portion has been side lined in red ink in the manuscript copy of R.O.E.Whereas to-day before this Court, the witness has stated that the accused had handed over the revolver to Subedar Amrik Singh.The witness explains that whatever he has stated to-day is correct.He does not know as to how the aforesaid portion, conveys the meaning other than what he has stated today.When he was lying on his cot he heard the petitioner hurling abuses at Subedar Amrik Singh.The petitioner was accusing Subedar Amrik Singh of having deposited his revolver in Kote with a view to falsely implicate him in a case.Subedar Amrik Singh was denying aforesaid accusation and informing the petitioner that it was HC Ramat Subba who had lodged a complaint against him for having fired a shot at him and beating him.Thereafter he saw the petitioner push Subedar Amrik Singh to the ground and was mounting on him.With the help of SI Ajit Singh he rescued Subedar Amrik Singh from the clutches of the petitioner.He advised Subedar Amrik Singh to go from the tent to avoid any further altercations whereupon Subedar Amrik Singh went out of the tent.The petitioner went to his cot and he could hear him i.e. the petitioner abusing Subedar Amrik Singh.At about 10.00 P.M. Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj accompanied by Subedar U.P. Rai and some other officers came in the tent and repeatedly ordered the petitioner to get up and come outside the tent but he refused to obey his orders.After sometime Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj left from there.Soon
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it would be relevant to note the following portion of the cross-examination of the witness:-W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 12 of 34W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 13 of 34At about 1815 hrs I had gone to take my meals.I am not aware whether he took permission from Subedar Amrik Singh that since he (accused) was not well
he would not be able to attend roll call.As a matter of fact I did not see the accused
Kadamtala for medical examination.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 14 of 34W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 15 of 34On the next day i.e. December 7
1981 he participated in the seizure of the personal belongings of the petitioner.Amongst other articles the personal articles of the petitioner included live/fired ammunitions.....At the time when I had shouted for help I found SI Ajit Kumar.I did not see anybody else around there.....I did not see any injury whatsoever on the person of the accused on the night of 6th December
1981. ....It is absolutely wrong to say that I alongwith Subedar Amrik Singh
HC Ramat Subba
HC B B Chhetri fabricated a false case against the accused
with a view to involve him....""(Emphasis Supplied)Doctor Md.Azimuddin PW-9
deposed that in the month of December
1981 he was posted at BSF Base Hospital
Kadamtala.In the intervening night of December 06/07
1981 he received a telephonic call informing that one patient from STC Ranidanga is to be medically examined whereupon he reached Base Hospital.On reaching there the petitioner
Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj and some other officers were present there.Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj requested him to conduct the medical examination of the petitioner.At the first instance he examined the gait of the petitioner and noticed that petitioner was trembling while walking.Smell of liquor was coming from the mouth of the deceased.The speech of petitioner was slurring.The petitioner was not able to walk straight and his co-ordination was disoriented.On carrying out finger to nose test on the petitioner he found that the finger of the petitioner was not correctly touching his nose.The pupils of the W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 16 of 34 petitioner were dilated and reacting to light.After medically examining the petitioner he concluded that the petitioner was moderately intoxicated.Although the petitioner was under the influence of liquor he was conscious of his actions as he was responding to his instructions.As per his opinion
the petitioner was in a position to use physical force against any other person.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 16 of 34It is wrong to say that Shri Anil Kamboj
AC at the outset told me that the accused was under a state of intoxication.As a matter of fact he had said that the accused had consumed liquor.It is wrong to say that I had been influenced by others to issue a certificate as well as to give a opinion that the accused was under the influence of liquor.Deputy Commandant S.S. Chahar PW-12
deposed that in the month of December
1981 he was detailed to prepare Record of Evidence in respect of the petitioner.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 20 of 34However
the provisions of BSF Rules 44 and 45 were complied with when the accused was attached with 87 Bn BSF for disciplinary purposes.Your Honour
the learned Defence Counsel instead of appreciating the attachment of the accused with 87 Bn BSF for fair play and justice had harped on delay in charge sheeting the accused which is bound to take place owing to procedural formalities."" (Emphasis Supplied)The Court rejected the application under Rule 92 of the BSF Rules
1969 submitted by the petitioner and proceeded to record the evidence of witnesses of defence.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 21 of 34After bidding goodbye to officers from his Battalion he went to Kote to deposit his revolver but Kote under officer was not present there.He went to the washer man's shop to collect his uniform and thereafter had dinner in the mess of STC.After having dinner he returned to his tent and started cleaning his revolver.Inspector Amrik Singh took his revolver from him by saying that he would clean and deposit it in the Kote and went out of the tent with his revolver.Ten fifteen minutes thereafter Inspector Amrik W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 22 of 34 Singh returned to the tent and informed him that he has not deposited his revolver in the Kote but handed over the same to HC Tanu Babu.He chided Inspector Amrik Singh for not having deposited his revolver in Kote and instead handing over the same HC Tanu Babu.He told Inspector Amrik Singh that in case HC Tanu Babu would commit any wrong act with his revolver he would be blamed for it as the revolver was licensed in his name.He asked Amrik Singh to go with him to HC Tanu Babu for collecting his revolver but he refused to do so and said that he has committed no mistake by handing his revolver to HC Tanu Babu.When he i.e. petitioner kept insisting that he should go with him to HC Tanu Babu Amrik Singh pushed him and said that he should go to sleep and he has done no mistake in handing his revolver to HC Tanu Babu.In the meantime SI Harbans Singh and SI Ajit Kumar came there and three of them (Amrik Singh
Harbans Singh and Ajit Kumar) started beating him.He received bruises on his face on account of being beaten by the said three persons.Amrik Singh
4 SI Harbans Singh
SI Ajit Kumar
HC Ramat Subba
Assistant Commandant Anil Kamboj
HC B.B. Chhetri and Subedar U.P. Rai have falsely implicated in the present case.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 22 of 34After considering the evidence led by the prosecution and written statement submitted by the petitioner
the opening and closing address of the prosecutor and the defending officer and summing up of the law officer
vide order dated August 9
1982 the GFSC held that the petitioner is guilty of second
third and fourth charges framed against him.With respect to first charge
the GFSC held that the petitioner is not guilty of offence of attempt to commit murder punishable under Section 307 IPC but guilty of offence of attempt to commit culpable homicide punishable W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 23 of 34 under Section 308 IPC.The GFSC awarded a sentence of dismissal from service to the petitioner.Vide order dated April 5
1983 the High Court dismissed aforesaid petition on the ground that he has not exhausted alternative remedy available to him under Section 117(2) of the BSF Act
1968 to assail the legality of finding and sentence of GFSC before invoking the jurisdiction of High Court under Article 226 of Constitution of India.However
liberty was granted to the petitioner to file petition under Section 117(2) of the BSF Act
1968 to the confirming authority.Aggrieved by the aforesaid
the petitioner has filed the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.Vide order dated July 16
1992 this Court dismissed the aforesaid petition on the ground that on an earlier occasion the petitioner had approached the High Court of Calcutta to assail the finding and sentence of the GFSC.The petitioner challenged the order dated July 16
1992 passed by this Court by way of filing a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court.Vide order dated August 3
1993 the Supreme Court set aside the order dated July 16
1992 passed by this Court and directed this Court to dispose of the matter on merits.On January 02
2014
arguments were heard in the matter and same was reserved for judgment.Written submissions filed by the petitioner were taken on record.The submissions advanced by the petitioner can be broadly categorized into following two heads:-Such being the position
the Commandant of STC Ranidanga had the disciplinary powers of Commandant of petitioner on the date of incident(s) i.e. December 06
1981 inasmuch as the petitioner was undergoing a course at STC Ranidanga on said day.Further
Rule 45 prescribes that a charge leveled against an accused shall be heard by his Commandant.In the instant case
S.S.Chahar who prepared the Record of Evidence in case of petitioner served as prosecutor in the GSFC.Under the second head (perversity of the finding(s) of the GFSC)
following submissions were advanced by the petitioner:-Furthermore
HC Rahmat Subba PW-1
deposed that he did not raise any alarm or hue or cry when he was being beaten by the petitioner or when the petitioner fired a shot at him.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 27 of 34The conduct of HC Rahmat Subba of remaining silent at the time of the incident and not making a cry for help is most unnatural and raises a big question mark on the veracity of said witness.Lastly
various contradictions were pointed out in the deposition of HC Rahmat Subba PW-1
in order to demonstrate that HC Rahmat Subba PW-1
is not a reliable witness.(ii) The testimony of Doctor Md.(iii) SI Ajit Kumar PW-6
admitted in his statement before the GFSC that he had stated before the Recording Officer that Subedar Amrik Singh had taken the revolver of the petitioner from him on the pretext of cleaning the same.It was argued that aforesaid statement made by Ajit Kumar before the Recording Officer establishes the defence of the petitioner that Subedar Amrik Singh had taken the revolver from the petitioner on the pretext of cleaning and depositing the same in Kote.Instead of depositing it in Kote Subedar Amrik Singh handed over the revolver of the petitioner to HC Tanu Babu.When petitioner chided Subedar Amrik Singh for handing over his revolver to HC Tanu Babu he fought with him.(iv) The alleged manhandling of Subedar Amrik Singh by the petitioner happened in the tent pitched in STC Ranidanga where the officers undergoing Junior Leader's Course were staying.Meaning thereby
many W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 28 of 34 other students/officers must have been present in the tent when the petitioner allegedly manhandled the petitioner.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 31 of 34The witnesses of the prosecution have been extensively cross- examined by the petitioner but nothing tangible could be extracted therefrom.The witnesses have withstood the test of cross-examination and corroborated each other in material particulars.As per the petitioner
save and except Deputy Commandant S.S.Chehar PW-11
the Recording Officer
all other ten witnesses of the prosecution are lying and have colluded with each other to falsely implicate the petitioner.It is difficult to believe that as many as ten persons have ganged up against the petitioner
particularly when except Subedar Amrik Singh the petitioner has not alleged animus against any other witness of the prosecution.Furthermore
the incident relating to manhandling of Subedar Amrik Singh by the petitioner happened in the tent where as many as 20 persons undergoing Junior Leader's Course were staying.Meaning thereby
many persons would have witnessed the happening of incident in question.But no one from the tent came out in favour of the petitioner.Two persons from the tent viz. SI Harbans Singh and SI Ajit Lal spoke in favor of W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 32 of 34 Subedar Amrik Singh.This shows that in all probability it is Subedar Amrik Singh who was speaking the truth.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 32 of 34Furthermore
a chink has appeared in the defence taken by the petitioner.Whereas the petitioner has stated in the written statement submitted by him to GSFC that he did not attend evening roll-call on December 06
1981 as he had gone to Kadamtala to meet the officers from his Battalion he has cross-examined SI Harbans Singh PW-7 to the effect that he did not attend evening roll-call on December 06
1981 as he was unwell.The submissions advanced by the petitioner under second head requires this court to re-evaluate the evidence led by the prosecution.In view of facts that the witnesses of prosecution has withstood the test of cross-examination and corroborated each other in material particulars; the petitioner has not led any evidence in defence despite the fact that incident relating to manhandling of Subedar Amrik Singh had happened in presence of many persons and a chink has appeared in the defence of the petitioner; the finding(s) of the GFSC cannot be faulted.Considering the seriousness of the charges proved against the petitioner
the GFSC was justified in awarding the sentence of dismissal from service to the petitioner.W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 33 of 34In view of above discussion
the present petition is hereby dismissed but without any orders as to costs.(PRADEEP NANDRAJOG) JUDGE (JAYANT NATH) JUDGE JANUARY 23
2014 mamta W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 34 of 34W.P.(C) No.3838/1999 Page 34 of 34"
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 308 in The Indian Penal Code']
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M.A. 16549-50/2021 (Exemptions)Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.a. On 24.04.1992, Odisha Mineral Development Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as OMDC) and Usha Rectifier Corporation India Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as URCIL) later changed as UIL to form the Joint Venture Company (JVC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as MoU) for the purpose of setting up a crushing and screening plan including mining, processing and marketing of iron ore in order to meet the growing demand of processed ore for Steel Industry.Accordingly, a Joint Venture Company in the name of East India Minerals Limited (hereinafter referred to as EIML) was formed on 18.08.1992 with URCIL and OMDC being its co-promoters.b. On 25.02.2005 Mr. Ashok Kumar Agarwala, petitioner no.1 herein became the Director of M/s Selehium Trading Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as STPL) (petitioner no. 2 herein).M.C.2348/2020 Page 2 of 30 c. On 24.03.2005, Usha India Ltd ('UIL') one of the promoters of the Joint Venture Company (EIML) holding 23,99,940 shares in EIML had transferred these shares to STPL.M.C.2348/2020 Page 2 of 30e. The OMDC in its own 'Annual Report and Accounts' for the year ended on 31.03.2010 (Financial Year 2009-10) notified that it was converted to a Government Company effective from 19.03.2010 under Section 617 of the Companies Act pursuant to the restructuring scheme duly approved by the Ministry and Union Cabinet.It is further notified that the Ministry of Steel, Government of India vide its letter No. 8(14)2007-RMII Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 3 of 30 (Pt.File) (Vol III) dated 30.09.2009 communicated that the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 10.09.2009 had approved the 'Restructuring Scheme' of Bird Group of Companies including the OMDC.The said Restructuring Scheme had also received the approval of the Board as well as shareholders.M.C.2348/2020 Page 3 of 30g. The Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India vide its Office Memorandum No.1(86)/2010-RM II dated Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 4 of 30h. On 30.07.2014, a complaint was made by Shri Umesh Chandra the then Director, RINL holding additional charge of MD, OMDC to the CBI.i. The Ministry of Steel, Government of India published its Annual Report for 2015-16 and uploaded on its official website (steel.gov.in).M.C.2348/2020 Page 5 of 30l. The Ministry of Steel, Government of India published its Annual Report for 2016-17 and uploaded on its official website (steel.gov.in).In the said Annual Report, it has been Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 6 of 30m. The Petitioner No. 1 and another co-accused (Mr. Vinay Rai) filed an application dated 25.09.2017 seeking dropping of charges under the provisions of PC Act. The learned CBI Court vide Order dated 25.09.2017 issued notice in the said application to the Respondent CBI and vide order dated 07.02.2018 directed that the application dated 25.09.2017 of the Petitioner No. 1 for dropping of charges shall be taken into consideration while hearing arguments on charge.n. The Ministry of Steel, Government of India published its Annual Report for 2017-18 and uploaded on its official website (steel.gov.in).M.C.2348/2020 Page 7 of 30 o. The Under Secretary to Ministry of Steel, GoI had intimated under RTI reply vide its letter No. 8(4)/2019-BGC dated 06.08.2019 addressed to the co-accused (Mr. Champak Banerjee) that 'subsequent to the Cabinet approval in 2009, EIL become a Government Company and a majority shareholder in OMDC.M.C.2348/2020 Page 7 of 30The said application dated 19.10.2019 sought consideration of the certified copies of the following documents:i) Memorandum and Articles of Association of OMDC;ii) The Bird and Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings and other Properties) Act, 1890; Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 8 of 30M.C.2348/2020 Page 8 of 30iii) The RTI reply from GoI, Ministry of Steel vide communication dated 17.8.2010, the communication of Ministry of Heavy Industries and & Public Enterprises dated 22.8.2019 and Annual Report of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India for the year 2015-16;iv) The RoC documents of the year 2005 upto 2009;v) The RoC record along with the 92nd Annual Report and Accounts.Accordingly, the learned CBI Court vide Order dated 19.10.2019 issued notice of the said Application to Respondent State and directed that the reply be filed within 10 days.r. Thereafter, the Respondent CBI did not advance any arguments on the said Application dated 19.10.2019 despite availing several opportunities on 21.12.2019, 17.01.2020 and Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 9 of 30On being challenged, this Court vide order dated 17.02.2020 in appeal directed the Respondent CBI to supply copies of said documents to the Petitioners herein.t. On 12.03.2020, the Respondent CBI through its IO denied all the documents filed by the Petitioner No. 1 vide his Application dated 19.10.2019 without any reason.The said documents being denied by the Respondent CBI are public documents of impeccable quality and most of them have been issued by the Government of India itself, being the original author and creator of the said documents.i) The Annual Returns of OMDC duly certified by the ROC;ii) The relevant pages of the Balance Sheet / Annual Report of OMDC;iii) The letter No. OMDC/HO/PERS/RTI/2020-07(3) dated 06.07.2020 issued by OMDC;iv) The Office Memorandum dated 17.08.2010 issued by Ministry of Steel, Government of India, New Delhi;M.C.2348/2020 Page 12 of 30M.C.2348/2020 Page 12 of 30v) The Office Memorandum dated 13.04.2011 issued by Ministry of Steel, Government of India, New Delhi;vi) The letter No. 8(4)/2019-BGC dated 06.08.2019 issued by Ministry of Steel, Government of India, New Delhi;vii) The relevant pages of the three years' Annual Reports of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.M.C.2348/2020 Page 15 of 30 shares on 24.03.2005 was committed at Kolkata as the concerned meeting of the Board of Directors of EIML was held at Kolkata on the said date.The MoU which was signed at New Delhi gave the right to first refusal to the promoters with regard to the safe of shares in EIML as well as stipulated the need for prior consent of other promoters before sale.On 24.03.2005 UIL sold 23.99 lakh shares in EIML to the petitioner no.2 company of which Petitioner No. 1 was for Rs.52 lakhs through fraudulent means without offering it to OMDC and without prior consent of the OMDC.The said sale was approved in board meeting dated 23.05.2005 which was attended by the officials of OMDC who have been arrayed as Accused Nos. 1 and 2 in the present case.As the officers of OMDC neither objected to the persons nor protected the interest of OMDC.Applications are disposed of.M.C. 2348/2020 & Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 1 of 30M.C.2348/2020 Page 1 of 30Given the limited nature of the present petition impugning an interim order, the relevant and brief facts of the case, as narrated in the present petition, are given hereunder:j. On 21.11.2016, the Respondent CBI filed Final Report/ Charge Crl.M.C.2348/2020 Page 5 of 30 Sheet under Section 173 Cr.P.C. before the learned CBI Court allegedly disclosing the commission of offence under Section 120-B IPC r/w 406/409/420/467/468/471 IPC and Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 ('PC Act').The Respondent CBI along with the Charge-sheet filed a long list of documents but deliberately did not file the aforesaid documents which categorically prove beyond doubt that the learned CBI Court is devoid of the jurisdiction to entertain the present case since the OMDC was admittedly not a Government Company on the date of alleged offence.p. On 19.10.2019, the Petitioner No.1 had filed an Application under Section 294 of Cr.P.C. before the learned CBI Court seeking to consideration of certain documents at the stage of charge which are necessary for determining the preliminary question of jurisdiction of the learned CBI Court.However, the learned CBI Court vide its order 12.3.2020 directed the IO/HIO to comply with the Order dated 17.02.2020 of this Court and supply the documents to the Petitioners/Accused Persons within two weeks.M.C.2348/2020 Page 10 of 30u. From March, 2020 onwards, in light of the current pandemic COVID-19, all the cases listed before the Courts were adjourned en-bloc.v. The General Manager of OMDC vide its Letter dated 06.07.2020 addressed to the co-accused (Mr. Champak Banerjee) communicated the Order passed in Appeal No. 3/2020 by the Managing Director of OMDC (being 1st Appellate Authority under RTI Act).The said Order has very categorically clarified the status of OMDC at para number (C)(iv) of the Order sheet in very clear terms which is quoted below:"However, for the sake of clarity, it is clarified that OMDC was an 'Indian non-Government Company' upto 19.03.2010 and became a 'Government Company' w.e.f. 19.03.2010."M.C.2348/2020 Page 11 of 30M.C.2348/2020 Page 11 of 30w. In light of denial of the public documents by the Respondent CBI and the subsequent discovery of additional public documents, the Petitioners filed an Application dated 09.11.2020 (registered as IANo.7/2020) (annexed as Annexure P21) before the learned CBI Court seeking exercise of its powers under Section 91 Cr.P.C. to summon the relevant officials for the production of the certain documents necessary for determining the preliminary question of jurisdiction of the learned CBI Court to entertain the present case.The said Application sought production of the following documents:However, the learned CBI Court vide its Order dated 11.11.2020 in IA No. 7/2020 dismissed the said Application of the Petitioners and directed them to positively address arguments on charge on the next date of hearing.Accordingly, present petition deserves to be allowed.M.C.2348/2020 Page 14 of 30M.C.2348/2020 Page 15 of 30The respondent CBI has filed reply to the present petition whereby submitted that the present petition is filed assailing the order dated 11.11.2020 of the ld.CBI Court whereby the application under section 91 of the Cr.P.C. for summoning of documents came to be dismissed with a finding that the said application was made with a view to delay the framing of charge.The court further held that most of the documents that were sought to be summoned were already on record and that documents which would constitute the defence of the accused should not be seen at the stage of charge.The gist of the prosecution case is that on the basis of a complaint filed by one Umesh Chandra on 30.07.2014, an FIR came to be filed on 08.03.2016 against the petitioners and other accused persons.As per the judgement in order for a document to be summoned the following criteria have to be satisfied:M.C.2348/2020 Page 22 of 30Thus in light of the above, it can be seen that the section 91, petition is an obvious attempt on the part of the petitioner to delay the proceedings without any basis and thereby delay justice being served.The objection of the CBI is not an issue of prejudice to the petitioner but rather a question of stage at which the purported defence of the accused can be raised and section 91 has been interpreted consistently not on the test of prejudice but only on the test of right.Accordingly, the present petition deserves to be dismissed.
['Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 409 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 173 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 467 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code']
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1 Form No. J (1) IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction Appellate Side Present:The Hon'ble Justice Ashim Kumar Roy C.R.R. No. 2208 of 2007 Suvadip Mukherjee versus The State of West Bengal & Anr.Seeking quashing of order of framing charge under Sections 498A/406 of the Indian Penal Code in connection with BGR Case No. 2472/06 passed by the Learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Court, Alipore, South 24-Parganas, the petitioner invoking inherent jurisdiction of this Court moved the instant criminal revisional application.The affidavit of service is already on record.However, Mr. Sekhar Basu, the learned advocate, appearing on behalf of the petitioner as well as Mr. Rabi Shankar Chatterjee, the learned advocate appearing on behalf of the State are present in Court.He further submitted that the impugned order of framing charge without recording reason clearly demonstrate that such an order was passed by the Learned Magistrate mechanically and without any application of mind.Mr. Sekhar Basu, vehemently urged before this Court the impugned order of framing charge is absolutely illegal and without jurisdiction.Mr. Basu further submitted that from the evidentiary materials collected by the police during the course of investigation, on the face of the same does not make out any prima facie case for which the impugned charge has been framed.He thus prays for quashing of the impugned order of framing charge.(ii) Krishan Lal & Ors.Union of India & Ors., reported in 1994 Cri.(iii) Kanti Bhadra Saha & Anr.(iv) Mattulal Vs.(vi) The State of U.P. Vs.(vii) Sardar Singh Vs.(viii) Bharwad Bhikha Natha & Ors.(IX) Smt. Sarla Prabhakar Waghmare Vs.The relevant allegations made in the FIR is quoted below; "On July 25, 2006 I compelled to leave my matrimonial home but subsequently I tried to resile the issues with my husband and his family members but my husband got infuriated and refused to compromise the matter.He threatened me with dire consequences and further assaulted and threatened me and my family members with danger to our life and limbs.
['Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 173 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Case diary perused.This is a first bail application under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. filed on behalf of the applicant in connection with Crime No.195/2019 registered at P.S. Kohefiza District Bhopal (MP) for the offences punishable under Sections 307, 294, 506, 323/34 of the IPC.The allegation of prosecution is that on 22/03/2019 at about 9.30 pm, in front of Akhtar Apartment Khanugaon, Bhopal under Police Station Khohefiza, Bhopal the present applicant alongwith co-accused persons have reached on the spot and assaulted complainant Shoeb Mazhar because of some old rivalry.Co-accused Akbar has inflicted injury to complainant Shoeb Mazhar with a knife due to which he sustained injuries on his chest.At that time, co-accused Shahid has also inflicted injury to Shazeb on the left side of his back.The trial will take long time for its final disposal.It is further Digitally signed by REENA H SHARMA Date: 07/05/2019 13:59:37 2 MCRC-15252-2019 submitted that there is no criminal antecedents of the applicant.The applicant is a permanent resident of District Bhopal and there is no likelihood of his absconding or tampering with prosecution evidence.On these grounds, learned counsel for the applicant prays for grant of bail to the applicant.Per-contra learned Government Advocate for the respondent-State opposed the application and prayed for its rejection.There is no allegation against the present applicant that he has inflicted any injury to the complainant.He is in custody since 26/3/2019/. The applicant is a young boy of 24 years and there is no criminal antecedents against him.Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, I am of the considered view that it is a fit case to release the applicant on bail.Therefore, without commenting on the merits of the case, application of the present applicant seems to be acceptable.It is directed that applicant Shadab Ali shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only) with one solvent surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before that Court on all dates fixed in the case and for complying with the conditions enumerated under Section 437 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The M.Cr.C. stands allowed and disposed of.Certified copy as per rules.(MOHD.FAHIM ANWAR) JUDGE rv Digitally signed by REENA H SHARMA Date: 07/05/2019 13:59:37
['Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 437 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Shortly stated, the prosecution case runs as under :The informant Siddeshwar Singh (PW-1) is a resident of Payagpur, district Bahraich.Sometimes before the incident, two incidents of beating took place inside Chitrashala Cinema in district Bahraich.In one of them, which took place in January/February, 1978, at 3-4 p.m., Chhutkan alias Shailesh Kumar, appellant Ramesh and unknown associates of theirs assaulted some persons within the premises of Chitrasala Cinema.In connection with the incident, the police arrested accused Chhutkan.At that time, deceased Gayasuddin and Balaram Singh were present.When the police was arresting Chhuktan, he gave a threat that after being released on bail, he would kill Gayasuddin and Balaram Singh.On the date and time of the incident i.e. on 12-6-1978, at 3.00 a.m.. the informant was employed as an Assistant Manager in Chitrashala Talkies, district Bahraich.At the said time, appellant Ramesh Kumar along with co-accused Chhutkan alias Shailesh and Munnan, all armed with knives, with a view to kill Balaram Singh, Manager of Chitrashala Talkies and Gayasuddin entered inside the quarter of the latter.At that time, Balarm Singh was not there.They started assaulting Gayasuddin with knives.Hearing the cries, the informant, Om Prakash, Jitendra Singh, Arun Kumar Singh (P.W. 2) and Nizam P.W. 3 who were sleeping in the premises of Chitrashala talkies came.Thereupon, the appellant and others also belaboured them with knives.The appellant, after being given some beating, was apprehended on the spot with a knife, while Chhutkan alias Shailendra and Munnan ran away.This incident was seen by the informant and others in electric light.Thereafter, the informant sent Om Prakash and Gayasuddin (both of them were precariously injured) along with Jitendra Singh, Nizam and Arun Kumar, who were also injured, through Rajendra Kumar to District Hospital, Bahraich and he along with Hirdai Ram, Arjun Singh and the appellant, along with the knife, which he had seized from the appellant, proceeded to police station Kotwali-Nagar, district Bahraich to lodge the FIR.Ye Sab Log Chitrashala Cinema Ke Nazdeek Ke Hi Rehne Wale Hai.Is Marpeet Mein Ham Logon Ne Milkar Ramesh Ko Pakad Liya Hai."In English, it would read thus :--"Om Prakash, S/o Ram Badan Singh, R/o Chitrashala Cinema, Bahraich stated on oath that at about 3,00 a.m., the previous night, when he was sleeping outside the cinema hall, three dacoits came and started assaulting them with knives.They said that handover whatever money you have otherwise you would be killed.I have recognized all three of them and they are Chhutkan, Munnan and Ramesh.I have no enmity with them.They had only come to loot cash.They reside in the vicinity of Chitrashala Talkies.from umbilicus.Pus seen."On internal examination, he found peritoneum stitched.In the opinion of Dr. Ahmad, the deceased died on account of septicemia as a result of the wound.The investigation was conducted in the usual manner by S. I. Laik Ahmad (P.W. 7) of police station Kotwali-Nagar, Bahraich.His evidence shows that:--The FIR was lodged in his presence.He immediately took over the investigation.Thereafter he recorded the statement of the informant and inspected the knife, which had been used by the appellant Ramesh in the incident.JUDGMENT Vishnu Sahai, J.1.Though this appeal, appellant Ramesh challenges the judgment and order dated 23-7-1980 passed by the I-Additional Sessions Judge, Bahraich in Sessions Trial No. 128 of 1978, whereby he has been convicted and sentenced in the manner stated hereinafter :--(i) under Section 302/34, IPC to imprisonment for life; and(ii) under Section 324/34, IPC to imprisonment for two year's R. I.The sentences of the appellant on both the counts were ordered to run concurrently.The evidence of Head Constable Gaya Prasad Tripathi (P.W. 10) shows that on 12-6-1978, at 4.30 a.m. Sidheshwar Singh came to police station Kotwali-Nagar and lodged his written FIR.A perusal of the chik FIR shows that on the basis of the FIR, a case under Section 352/307, IPC was registered against the appellant, Chhutkan and Munnan.The evidence of Head Constable Gaya Prasad Tripathi shows that the informant had brought along with him appellant Ramesh and a blood stained knife, which he had used in the incident.His evidence further shows that he seized the knife under, a recovery memo and arrested the appellant Ramesh.The injuries of Om Prakash Singh, Gayasuddin, Jitendra Singh, Arun Kumar Singh and Nizam were medically examined on 12-6-1978 at 4.15 a.m., 4.30 a.m., 4.45 a.m., 5.00 a.m. and 5.15 a.m. respectively by Dr. V. K. Chopra (P.W. 9), at District Hospital, Bahraich, who found on their person the injuries enumerated hereinafter :--Om Prakash Singh :-- One incised wound;Gayasuddin :-- three incised wounds;Jitendra Singh :-- two incised wounds;Arun Kumar:-- One incised wound; and Nizam :-- two contusions and three incised wounds.It is pertinent to mention that since the condition of Om Prakash and Gayasuddin was critical, it was decided to have their dying declaration recorded.The evidence of Dr. R. K. Srivastava (P.W.13) shows that on 12-6-1978, he was posted as Medical Officer, at District Hospital Bahraich.On the said date, the Magistrate recorded the dying declarations of Gayasuddin and Om Prakash, at 7.00 a.m. and 7.27 a.m. respectively in his presence.His evidence shows that prior to the declarations being recorded, he examined them and certified that they were mentally fit to make declaration.It is pertinent to mention that Ext. ka-27 is the certificate of fitness in relation to Gayasuddin and Ext. ka-28 is that in relation to Om Prakash.Since the said declarations are crucial pieces of evidence, we propose extracting them in entirety.The dying declaration of Gayasuddin reads thus :--".... .Mein Ki Gayasuddin Putra Jalaluddin Aayu 33 Varsh Nivashi Chitrashala Cinema Bahraich Bahlak Bayan Kiya Ki Teen Dakait Dinank 11-6-1978 Ki Raat Ko Teen Baje Sinema Ke Andar Dakatti Ke Maksad Se Aaye Aur Ham Logon Par Hamla Kiya Aur Chaku Se Jagha Vah Jagha Mara.Ye Log Sinema Ghar Mein Daka Dalne Aaye The.In English, it would read thus :--"I, Gayasuddin, S/o Jalaluddin, aged 35 years, resident of Chitrashala Cinema, Bahraich state on oath that three dacoits on 11-6-1978, at 3.00 a.m., entered into the cinema with a view to commit dacoity and attacked us with knives on different parts of body.Out of them, Ramesh was caught and I can recognize him but I cannot recognize the other two.Ramesh inflicted, a number of knife blows on me.There was no enmity between me and Ramesh prior to the incident."7-A. The dying declaration of Om Prakash reads thus :--".....Shri Om Prakash Putra Ram Badan Singh, Sakin Chitrashala Cinema, Bahraich Ne Shapathpurvak Bayan Kiya Ki Kabreeb Teen Baje Pichli Raat Mein Haal Ke Bahar So Raha Tha Tab Daku Jitki Tadat Teen Thi Aaye Aur Ham Logon Par Chakuon Se Hamla Kama Sum Kar Diya Aur Kaha Ki Jo Paise Ho Dedo Varna Ham Jan Se Mar Denge.Maine Sabhi Ko Pehchana Hai.Unke Naam Chhutkan, Munnan Va Ramesh Hai.Hamri Koi Ranjish Unse Nahi Thi Sirf Paisa Loothne Aaye The.After giving some beating, we apprehended Ramesh on the spot."It is pertinent to mention that after the recording of their dying declarations, Gayasuddin and Om Prakash succumbed to their injuries.Consequently, the case was converted from Sections 452/307, IPC to one under Section 452/302 IPC.8-A. The autopsy on the corpse of the deceased Gyasuddin and Om Prakash was conducted on 15-6-1978 at 4.00 P. M. by Dr. Nirankar Singh (P.W. 4) and Dr. Z. U. Ahmad (P.W. 5) respectively.On the person of Gyasuddin, Dr. Nirankar Singh found the following injuries :--(i) Incised wound (stitched) 3 cm.x 1/2 cm.x muscle deep placed transversely over sic chest upper part and shoulder;(ii) Incised wound (stitched) 3 cm.x 1/2 cm.x skin deep front part of right shoulder just above injury No. 1 obliquely placed; and(iii) Incised punctured wound (stitched) 2 cm.x 1 cm.x chest cavity deep front of chest sic.5 cm.below left nipple placed transversely at 9th costal space.In the opinion of Dr. Singh, the deceased died as a result of injury to lung.On the person of Om Prakash Dr. Ahmad found the ante-mortem injuries enumerated hereinafter :"One operated gaping septic wound with visible stitch marks 10 cm.x 6 cm.x cavity deep on both side of flank 18 cm.from axxila and 13 cm.He recorded the statement of appellant Ramesh at 8.30 a.m. He reached District Hospital Bahraich, where he recorded the statements of Gayasuddin, Om Prakash, Jitendra Singh, Nizam and Arun Kumar, At 11.00 a.m. he reached the place of incident, where he recorded the statement of Hirday Ram alias Motu and prepared the site plan on the pointing out of the informant and others.He seized from the place of incident plain and blood stained earth in separate containers under a recovery memo.He did some other investigation also, but since in our view a reference, to it is not necessary for disposal of this appeal, we are not adverting to it.On 8-7-1978, he submitted the charge-sheet against the appellant Ramesh and Chhutkan.The case was committed to the Court of Session in the usual manner, where the appellant and co-accused Chhutkan were charged for offences punishable under Section 302/34, IPC and 324/34, IPC, to which charges they pleaded not guilty and claimed to be tried.During the trial, in all, the prosecution examined 14 witnesses.Out of them, three, namely Sidheshwar Singh, Arun Kumar and Nizam P. Ws. 1, 2 and 3 respectively were examined as eye-witnesses.In defence three witnesses, namely, Dr. S. Prasad, Dr. S. K. Srivastava and Ratnakar Prasad D. Ws. 1, 2 and 3 respectively were examined; the first who was posted as Superintendent, District Hospital, Bahraich to prove the injuries of the appellant; the second to prove that he had admitted the appellant in the Surgical Ward of District Hospital Bahraich; and the third to prove that the appellant was not arrested in the manner furnished by the prosecution but at about 4.00 a.m., on the date of the incident, two constables took him from the shop of Bindu Kumar, where he was lying down.It is pertinent to mention that Chhutkan died during the pendency of the appeal and, therefore, his appeal was ordered to abate in terms of Section 394, Cr. P. C.We have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the entire record and are constrained to observe that we do not find any merit in this appeal.In the instant case, to fix the involvement of the appellant in the crime there is not only the testimony of three eye-witnesses, two out of whom, namely, Arun Kumar (P. W. 2) and Nizam (P.W. 3) are injured witnesses but also there is evidence under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act in the form of dying declarations of Gayasuddin and Om Prakash.In our judgment, the evidence of both these categories inspires confidence.We, now propose furnishing our reasons for reaching the aforesaid conclusion.We would first like to begin with the ocular account furnished by Sidheshwar (P.W. 1), Arun Kumar (P.W. 2) and Nizam (P.W. 3).Their evidence shows :-- On the date and time of the incident i.e. 12-6-1978, at about 3.00 a.m., they were sleeping in the premises of Chitrashala Talkies in District Bahraich.At that time, the appellant, co-accused Chhutkan and co-accused Munnan, armed with knives came.They entered inside the quarter of the deceased Gyasuddin and started assaulting him.Hearing the cries, they along with Jitendra Singh and Om Prakash, who were also sleeping in the premises of Chitrashala Talkies, rushed to the place of the incident, whereupon, two out of them, namely, Arun Kumar and Nizam as also Om Prakash and Jitendra Singh were assaulted by the appellant, co-accused Chhutkan and co-accused Munnan with knives.After precariously injuring, Gayasuddin and Om Prakash and injuring three others, namely, Arun Kumar, Nizam and Jitendra Singh, Chhutkan and Munnan ran away but appellant-Ramesh was apprehended on the spot along with a blood stained knife after being given some beating.This incident was seen in electric light.14-A. We have gone through the statement of the aforesaid three eye-witnesses and make no bones in observing that we find their evidence to be credible.In the first place, they have explained their presence at the place of the incident.Sidheshwar Singh has stated that at the time of the incident, he was employed as Assistant Manager in Chitrashala Cinema, Bahraich and was sleeping in the premises of the said Cinema and Arun Kumar and Nizam have also stated that at the time of the incident they were sleeping in the premises of the said Cinema.Secondly, the manner of assault furnished by them is corroborated by the medical evidence.They stated that the appellant and the other two co-accused persons belaboured the victims with knives and as we have earlier seen all the victims sustained incised wounds.It is significant to point out that although they were extensively examined but nothing could be extracted therefrom which could create even an iota of doubt in our mind regarding their presence at the place of incident.Assurance to the claim of the said eye-witnesses of having seen the incident is lent by the circumstance that Sidheshwar (P.W. 1) within one and a half hour of the incident taking place, lodged the FIR (We have seen that the incident took place on 11-6-1978, at 3.00 a.m. and Sidheshwar lodged the FIR same morning at 4.30 a.m.).It is pertinent to mention that there is a categorical mention in the F, I. R. that not only he (Sidheshwar) but also Arun Kumar and Nizam saw the incident and also therein all the essential features of the prosecution case including the spot of arrest of the appellant Ramesh have been mentioned.In our view, the ocular account of Sidheshwar, Arun Kumar and Nizam is both individually and cumulatively sufficient to sustain the conviction of the appellant.However, we are fortunate in this case in also having evidence under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act against the appellant.This evidence is in the form of dying declarations of Gayasuddin and Om Prakash, which we have extracted in entirety earlier.Their perusal makes it manifest that both of them have categorically stated that appellant Ramesh along with others assaulted them with knives and he was apprehended on the spot.It is pertinent to mention that the said dying declarations were recorded by Tehsildar Magistrate, Salig Ram Nigam (P.W. 14), who prior to recording them, got the certificate of fitness from Dr. R. K. Srivastava (P. W. 13), who found them in a mentally fit condition to give the declarations.It is also pertinent to mention that neither Dr. Srivastava nor the Tehsildar Magistrate had any animus of grudge against the appellant and in the absence of the same, the former would not have given a false certificate in terms that the deceased persons were fit to make the declarations and the latter would not have recorded them.17-A. For the said reasons, we feel that these dying declarations also inspire confidence and are both individually and cumulatively sufficient to fix the involvement of the appellant in the incident.We make no bones in observing that the evidence of D. W. 3 (Ratnakar Prasad Sharma) does not inspire any confidence.His evidence shows that :-- His house is situated to the south of Chitrashala Talkies.at about 2-2.30 a.m., he heard cries coming from Chitrashala Talkies in terms chor-chor (thief thief).Fifteen to twenty minutes later, he went inside the premises of the talkies and found Gayasuddin, Om Prakash, Jitendra, Nizam and one other whose name he did not remember in an injured condition.A rickshaw came, on which the said persons were taken to hospital.After some time, he returned home.At about 4.00 a.m. two constables came and took Ramesh (appellant), who was lying in front of Bindu's shop.We have gone through the evidence of Ratnakar Prasad Sharma and find him to be a untrustworthy witness.In his cross-examination, he admitted that he did not inform any officer that two constables had taken away Ramesh (appellant) in his presence.It appears that for the first time in the trial Court he has come out with this story.That apart, his cross-examination shows that while he was standing on the roof of his house, in torch light he saw the constables taking away Ramesh.In our judgment, It is extremely improbable that at about 4.00 a.m. instead of sleeping he would have been standing on his roof.For the said reasons, his evidence does not inspire any confidence.We would be failing in our fairness if before proceeding to the operative part of the judgment we do not advert to the two principal submissions canvassed by Mr. Prem Singh, learned counsel for the appellant.He firstly contended that appellant Ramesh was medically examined by Dr. S. Prasad (P. W. 1) at District Hospital, Bahraich on 1-7-1978 at 12.10 p.m. and was found to have suffered 17 injuries, which have not been explained by the prosecution.These injuries are :--(i) Soft scab 2 cm x 0.5 c.m.on the back top of the head;x 0.5 cm.on the outer surface right arm upper half;(iii) soft skin 1 cm.x 0.2 cm.on the right upper lip;(iv) Almost healed up incised wound 2 cm.x 1 cm.on the back and inner surface right forearm middle with bandage over it 2 meter dressing;(v) Depigmented area 4 cm.x 0.3 cm.on the back surface right forearm lower part;(vi) Depigmented area 4.5 cm.x 0.5 cm.on the back surface right forearm 4 cm.above the injury No. 5;(vii) Multiple depigmented area of various sizes on the back surface right wrist in an area of 4 cm.x 3 cm.;(viii) soft skin 1 cm.x 0.4 cm.on the back surface right hand surrounded by depigmented area of various sizes in an area of 3 cm.x 2 cm.;(ix) Almost healed up around 3 cm.x 1 cm.on the web in between the index finger and thumb left hand;(x) Two circular depigmented area of sizes 2 cm.x 2 cm.and 1 cm x 1 cm.on the back centre surface left elbow at a distance of 1.5 cm.from each other;(xi) Multiple contusion under surface of the left lower part elbow and left forearm and some swelling lower half of forearm tenderness over the swelling;(xii) Depigmented area of zigzag type and shape fine in no of varying size 1.5 cm.to 2.5 cm.over left side back below the scapula in an area of 15 cm.x 3 cm.;(xiii) Soft skin 1.5 cm.x 1 cm.on the right side back 3 cm.behind the post auxiliary fold at the same level;(xiv) Multiple fading contusions of various sizes on the over surface right thigh middle over aspect 8 cm.x 2 cm.(xv) Multiple fading contusions of various sizes on outer aspect right leg in an area of 5 cm.x 4 cm.;(xvi) Multiple fading contusions of various sizes on the outer and front aspect left thigh lower half in an area of 8 cm.x 2 cm; and (xvii) Diffusal swelling tenderness at the end of the index finger left hand.We have reflected over the submission of Mr. Prem Singh and are constrained to observe that we do not find any merit in it.We find that in the instant case the injuries suffered by the appellant have been explained by the prosecution.It is pertinent to mention that in his dying declaration, Om Prakash has categorically mentioned that appellant Ramesh was apprehended after some beating was given to him.We also find that the said injuries have been explained by Sidheshwar (P. W. 1) in his statement in the trial Court.During the course of his cross-examination (in paragraph-23) he stated that appellant had received injuries on his hands and legs, which were caused to him while he was being apprehended.It is pertinent to mention that in his examination-in-chief, Dr. S. Prasad (D. W. 1), who medically examined the injuries of the appellant on 1-7-1978, at 12.10 p.m., stated that they were about three weeks old.Since the incident took place on 12-6-1978, at about 3.00 a.m., It appears that these injuries were caused to the appellant-Ramesh during the course of his arrest as is the prosecution case.For the said reasons, this submission fails.Secondly, Mr. Prem Singh urged that even if the prosecution story is accepted on its face value, no offence under Section 303/ 34, IPC would be made out against the appellant and only one under Section 304(II)/ 34, IPC would be made out against him.He urged that there is no evidence to show as to which of the three persons, including the appellant, were responsible for the solitary incised wound suffered by the deceased Om Prakash and injury No. 3 suffered by deceased Gyasuddin underneath, which autopsy surgeon found left pleura punctured and left lower lobe of left lung punctured and which proved to be fatal.We have reflected over the said submission and find no merit in it.It is true that neither the ocular account nor dying declarations make it manifest that as to who amongst the three assailants was responsible for the fatal injuries of the deceased persons but in our view in this case this would make no difference because there is sufficient evidence to show that the murder of Gyasuddin was committed by appellant Ramesh along with his two associates in furtherance of their common intention.The evidence is that accused persons nursed ill-will against Gyasuddin.On the night of 12-6-1978, at 3.00 a.m., they entered into the quarter of Gyasuddin and launched concerted assault with knife on his person; causing him three incised wounds, one of which, injury No. 3 proved fatal.It is true that Dr. Nirankar Singh (P.W. 4), who performed the autopsy on the corpse of Gyasuddin, in his examination-in-chief, did not state that the injuries suffered by Gyasuddin were sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death but in our view this would make no difference because the Supreme Court in the oft-quoted case of Brij Bhukhan v. State of U.P. reported in AIR 1957 SC 474 : 1957 Cri LJ 591, in para 6 has laid down the ratio that if a bare perusal of the injuries makes it manifest that they are sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death, then the absence of the medical evidence to the said effect would be no impediment in the way of Court in recording a conviction for the offence punishable under Section 302, I.P.C. In our judgement, a perusal of injury No. 3 suffered by Gyasuddin, coupled with the internal damage beneath it, makes it manifest that it was sufficient to cause his death in ordinary course of nature.Since the said injury was caused by appellant-Ramesh and his two associates in furtherance of their intention, an offence punishable under S. 302/ 34, IPC would be made out against them.For the aforesaid reasons, we confirm the conviction of the appellant Ramesh on both the counts namely, under Sections 302/34, IPC and 324/34, IPC and the sentences of imprisonment for life on the former count and two years' R. I. on the latter count awarded to him and dismiss this appeal.
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 452 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 394 in The Indian Penal Code']
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of the case, in short, are that one co- accused Dev Prakash @ Devu had given a complaint on 28.04.2010 to Station House Officer, Kampoo, District Gwalior (M.P.) that he along with the deceased Santosh Sharma were going to meet their friends.Near Nehru Park, Kampoo, Gwalior, some friends met Santosh Sharma and Dev Prakash @ Devu and therefore they started talking with them.Santosh found that some persons were quarrelling with his friends and therefore Santosh took the gun of co- accused Dev Prakash @ Devu and started assaulting the persons quarrelling with the base of the gun.It was also mentioned in the application that in the meantime a fire took place and Santosh himself sustained injuries and 2 CRR.779.2010 Pankaj Singh Rajput Vs State of Madhya Pradesh ultimately he died.Investigation was done and the charge-sheet was filed after recording the evidence of various persons.The police had filed the charge-sheet for the offence under Section 304 or 304/34 of IPC whereas the trial court has framed the charges of the offence under Section 302 or 302/34 of IPC.After considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties and looking to the facts and circumstances of the case, prima facie, it cannot be said that since there was no previous enmity of applicant Pankaj Singh Rajput he did not intend to kill the victim Santosh.It cannot be said that he did not intent to kill the victim Santosh.Intention of an accused may be developed at the time of incident.Trial Court has found his intention on two reasons.Consequently, the present revision filed by the applicant Pankaj Singh Rajput is hereby dismissed at motion stage.A copy of the order be sent to the court below for information.
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The brief facts necessary for the disposal of these appeals are:(a) P.W. 4 Shankari the young victim aged about 14 years, the daughter of P.W. 1 Ekambaram and P.W. 15 Parimala was doing her VIII Standard in S. S.K.V. School, Kancheepuram during the relevant period.On 11.2.98 at about 9.00 A.M., A-1 with an intention of marrying her, went to the School in M.O. 1 auto and informed her that her mother P.W. 15 was admitted in the hospital.She immediately informed her Class Teacher examined as P.W. 5 Rajeswari and proceeded with A-1 in the auto.She was brought to Kamatchiamman Temple by A-1 in the said auto and made her wait for 15 minutes.Thereafter, A-1 accompanied by A-2 took her on 11.2.98 at 1.00 P.M. to the house of A-2's grandmother P.W. 7 Logammal, which is situate at Kaliampoondi.P.W. 4 when questioned the same, both of them threatened him.Till the morning of 12.2.98, A-1, A-2 and P.W. 4 stayed in P.W. 7's house.On 12th morning A-3 came there and joined the other accused.Then, they took P.W. 4 to Vellore, and from there, A-1 and A-3 took P.W. 4 to Bangalore leaving A-2 at Vellore.On 13th, A-1, A-3 and P.W. 4 reached Bangalore and took her to the house of A-3's sister P.W. 9 Rajeswari situate at Pudhuvijayaraghavapuram.P.W. 4 was kept from 13.2.98 till 24.2.98 in P.W. 9's house.During the said period A-1 had forcible sexual intercourse on P.W. 4 on number of occasions.(b) At about 2 P.M. on 12.2.98, P.W. 1 lodged a complaint under Ex.P.W. 16 Kandan, Sub Inspector of Police, Kanchi Taluk Police Station, on the strength of Ex.P. 1 complaint, registered a case in Crime No. 209/98 under 'girl missing'.P. 5 printed F.I.R. was sent to the concerned Judicial Magistrate's Court.P.Ws. 1 to 3 were examined and their statements were recorded.Subsequently, the case was altered to S. 366 of I.P.C. The alteration report was also sent to the concerned Court.On 24.3.98, P.W. 19, Pugazhendhi, Inspector of Police, Kanchi Taluk Police Station took up investigation.He received the information that A-1 and P.W. 4 were produced before the Court.P.W. 19 proceeded to the Judicial Magistrate's Court, Kancheepuram and made a request for sending A-1 and P.W. 4 for medical examination.On 25.3.98 P.W. 18 Dr. Parasakthi examined P.W. 4 victim girl and issued a medical certificate under Ex.On examination, the Doctor found the sexual offences committed.On 26.3.98 P.W. 20 Dr. Gururaj examined the accused and issued Exs.P. 14 and P15 certificates.He also examined P.W. 4 and issued Ex.P. 16 age certificate.On the basis of the statement of the victim, the case was altered to Ss 366(A) and 376 of I.P.C. On 14.4.98 P.W. 19 seized M.O. 1 auto under Ex.P. 11 mahazar in front of two witnesses.On the same day on information he arrested A-2 and A-3 and recorded their confessional statements in front of the witnesses.At about 7.45 P.M., M.Os. 2 and 3 (series), dresses and notebooks were recovered from A-2's tailoring shop under Ex.P. 12 mahazar.On the same day at about 8.00 P.M., on the basis of A-3's confessional statement, M.Os. 4 and 5 letters were recovered from A-3 under Ex.P. 13 mahazar.On 15.4.98 A-2 and A-3 were sent for remand.On 30.4.98, the case was handed over to P.W. 14 Sudarsan, Sub Inspector of Police, Siva Kanchi Police Station on the point of jurisdiction.P.W. 14 on 26.5.98 registered a transferred case in Crime No. 486/98 under Ss 366 and 376 IPC and prepared Ex.P. 4 printed F.I.R. and placed before P.W. 21 Rajkumar, Inspector of Police for investigation.P.W. 12 conducted further investigation, examined P.Ws. 5, 6 and 11 and recorded their statements.On 2.4.99 he examined P.Ws. 8 and 16 and recorded their statements.He examined further witnesses and P.Ws. 18 and 20 Doctors and other witnesses also and recorded their statements.P.W. 4, a young girl of 14 years, who was studying VIII Standard in S. S.K.V. School at Kancheepuram, was kidnapped from her School on 11.2.98 at 9.00 A.M. on the misrepresentation made by A-1 that her mother was not doing well.She was taken in an auto to Kamatchiamman Temple where A-2 joined with them.She was then taken to Kaliampoondi, the place where the house of the grandmother of A-2 was situate.JUDGMENT M. Chockalingam, J.The appellants, who stood charged and tried for the offences under Ss 366 and 376 of I.P.C. in respect of A-1 and Ss 366, 366 r/w 109 and 376 r/w 109 of I.P.C. in respect of A-2 and A-3 have brought forth these two appeals against the conviction and sentence imposed on them by the lower Court.On completion of the investigation, the succeeding Officer of P.W. 21 filed a charge sheet against the accused under Ss 366 and 376 of I.P.C.In order to prove the charges against the accused, the prosecution examined 21 witnesses and marked 17 exhibits and 5 material objects.On completion of the evidence of the prosecution, the accused were questioned under S. 313 of Cr.P.C. as to the incriminating circumstances found in the evidence of the prosecution witnesses.On the side of the defence, one Suresh, a photographer was examined as D.W. 1 and 3 exhibits were marked.After hearing the rival submissions and scrutiny of the materials, the trial Court found A-1 guilty under Ss 363 and 376(1) of I.P.C., while it found A-2 and A-3 guilty under S. 363 read with 109 of I.P.C. and sentenced A-1 to undergo 3 years R.I. under S. 363 IPC and 7 years R.I. under S. 376(1) IPC and A-2 and A-3 to undergo 3 years R.I. under S. 363 r/w 109 IPC.Thus, these two appeals have arisen.The learned Counsel advancing his arguments for the appellants in both the appeals interalia made the following submissions.P.W. 4 has not spoken anything regarding the marriage or the intention of the first accused to marry P.W. 4 against her will.The prosecution has not proved that the first accused informed the accused that her mother was admitted in the hospital or the victim was taken out from the School.The evidence of P.W. 20 Doctor and Ex.P. 16 age certificate would disclose that the age of the victim was more than 18 years, and thus, she was not a minor.A reading of Ex.D1 a letter, which was written by P.W. 4 to the Police Officers in respect of her age difference and the wrong entries in the school certificates would clearly reveal that it was one out of her own accord, and in that regard, no one of the accused had any role to play.The prosecution relied on a birth certificate wherein the name of the victim was not given, and they have also relied on a School Certificate.It is nowhere found in the evidence, who was the author of the school certificate and the age given therein, and hence, the age of the victim could not be decided from those documents adduced.As per the evidence of P.W. 18 Doctor who examined the victim and gave Ex.P. 10 wound certificate, there is nothing to indicate that she either sustained any injury in her body or in her private part.P.W. 4 has disclosed that the accused were known to her already.P.W. 19 was not empowered to investigate the case, which was out of his jurisdiction.All the independent witnesses examined by the prosecution have turned hostile, and thus, what is available for the prosecution was the testimonies of the interested witnesses.It is pertinent to note that the F.I.R. was lodged belatedly, but, the same was not explained by the prosecution in any manner.From the available evidence, it would be clear that P.W. 4 out of love affair left from her house and not by compulsion of anybody.Under such circumstances, the lower Court should have outrightly rejected the case of the prosecution and acquitted them, and hence, in view of the submissions made, the appellants/accused are entitled for an acquittal in the hands of this Court.They stayed there till next day morning namely 12.2.98, where A-3 also joined with them.From there A-1 and A-3 took her to Bangalore, leaving A-2, and all of them stayed in the house of P.W. 9, the sister of A-3 till 24.2.98, and the sexual assault was committed by A-1 on her on number of occasions.P.W. 1 has categorically given evidence in respect of all the above facts.Despite the cross examination in full, her evidence remained unshaken.P.W. 5, the Class Teacher of P.W. 4 has been examined as to the fact that P.W. 4 got permission from her to leave from the class room on the reason that her mother was suddenly hospitalised.Near Kamatchiamman Temple, she was made to wait for sometime, where A-2 has also joined.From that place, they have taken her to P.W. 7's house at Kaliampoondi.Admittedly, P.W. 7 was the grandmother of A-2, and hence, no one could expect her to speak anything about her grandson.P.W. 7 has turned hostile.From the evidence of P.W. 4, it would be clear that on 11.2.98 from 1.00 P.M. till next morning, they were staying in P.W. 7's house.On 12.2.98 A-3 has joined them and A-1 to A-3 have taken P.W. 4 to Vellore.From Vellore, A-1 and A-3 have taken her to Bangalore by Bus, leaving A-2 at Vellore.Her evidence as spoken to above would clearly reveal that A-1 with the full assistance and abetment of A-2 and A-3 have kidnapped her from the lawful guardianship and had taken her to different places.It is pertinent to note that on 12.2.98 itself, a complaint was lodged at 2.00 P.M. by P.W. 1, on the strength of which, a case was registered by P.W. 16 Sub Inspector of Police, Kanchi Taluk Police Station as one for girl missing.The printed F.I.R. was immediately despatched to the concerned Magistrate's Court.Then, the statements of witnesses were recorded.Subsequently the case was altered to S. 366 of I.P.C. After A-1 and P.W. 4 surrendered before the Court, they were subjected to medical examination.P.W. 18 Doctor Parasakthi examined P.W. 4, the victim girl and has issued Ex.P. 10 medical certificate opining that her vagina admitted two fingers without pain and the hymen was absent.On 26.3.98 P.W. 20 Dr. Gururaj examined the accused and issued Exs.P14 and P15 certificates.The medical evidence adduced through the Doctors and the medical certificates would clearly corroborate the evidence of P.W. 4, the victim.The contention of the appellants' side that all the independent witnesses have turned hostile is of no consequence, since the evidence of the young victim is trustworthy and the same inspires the confidence of the Court, and apart from that, it is fully supported by the other evidence narrated above.The main contention that was raised by the learned Counsel for the appellants was that in order to prove the age of the victim, the lower Court has relied on three documents namely Exs.P. 3 is the school certificate, while Ex.Added further the learned Counsel that P.W. 20 Doctor has given Ex.P. 16 certificate and has found through radiology test that she was 18 years old, and hence, she was not a minor.This contention has got to be thoroughly discountenanced.In the instant case, the school certificate of the victim has been filed along with the birth certificate.In the school certificate, the name of the girl along with the date of birth is given.P.W. 1 the father and P.W. 15 the mother of P.W. 4 both have been examined.There is no material available to indicate that A-1 at the time of kidnapping her committed the offences with an intention of marrying her, and hence, the lower court has found A-1 guilty under S. 376(1) of I.P.C. and rightly too.The lower Court was also right in finding A-1 guilty under S. 363 of IPC and A-2 and A-3 guilty under S. 363 read with 109 of IPC.The Court does not find nothing to interfere in the conviction recorded by the lower Court.Coming to the question of punishment, the trial Court has awarded 3 years R.I. to A-1 under S. 363 of I.P.C. and 7 years R.I. under S. 376(1) of I.P.C. The Court is unable to find anything to interfere in the sentence imposed on the first accused.So far as the sentence imposed on A-2 and A-3 is concerned, the lower Court has awarded 3 years R.I. under S. 363 read with 109 IPC.With the above modification, the criminal appeal in C.A. No. 986/02 is dismissed.
['Section 363 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 366 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The facts giving rise to the present case, in short, are thus -One Vilas Mahadeo Patil - the complainant, is the resident of village Nerle.His daughter Aparna - the deceased was studying in 10th Standard.Accused No. 1 was earlier married but had no child from his first wife and hence he and his parents intended to perform his second marriage and, therefore, proposal of marriage to Aparna was accepted and accused No. 1 was married to deceased Aparna.After the marriage, they were living together at their home happily till Diwali.Thereafter when the complainant and his brother used to visit the house of the accused, they noticed that Aparna was not living with proper manner but was not ready to talk anything.Four months prior to the incident, when Aparna had gone to her parental home, she complained that all accused are giving ill-treatment to her, such as beating and abusing due to the reason that first wife of accused No. 1 had delivered a child.Aparna also informed her parents that accused was telling her that she was no more required.Even on the occasion of second Diwali when deceased Aparna was taken to her parents home, she complained that the accused was not allowing her to eat food at proper time and abusing her.On 5.12.1997 at 9.30 p.m. Ashok Patil told the complainant that he received a message through someone from Tasgaon that Aparna suffered an attack.Thereafter jeep was called by the complainant and in that jeep the complainant, his wife, his brother, Ashok Patil, other relatives and neighbour went to the house of the accused at about 11.30 p.m. to 12.00 midnight.All the accused persons were present in the house.On enquiry, they informed that Aparna had died and cremation had taken place.when accused were asked as to why the complainant and the relatives were not informed, they were told that persons were sent with messages but they could not contact them and therefore they could not attend the funeral.The complainant and others returned to their village.Thereafter, after consulting the relatives, the complainant went to Kasegaon Police Station for lodging the complaint, however, as the incident had taken place at Tasgaon, the complainant went to Tasgaon police station and at least the complaint was lodged against the accused persons on 7.12.1997 and crime was registered at Crime No. 279 of 1997 under Section 498-A, 302, 201 read with 34 of the I.P.C. on 7.12.1997 at 6.00 a.m. On 7.12.1997 investigation commenced in which course panchnama of the spot i.e. house of the accused was prepared.Statements of witnesses were recorded and accused persons were put under arrest.JUDGMENT Kakade, J.Originally, all the 5 accused persons were prosecuted for commission of the offence punishable under Section 498-A, Section 302 read with 34 and Section 201 read with 34 of the I.P.C. Accused Nos. 1 & 2 were found guilty of commission of the offence under Section 498-A, Section 302 read with Section 201 read with 34 of the I.P.C., whereas accused Nos. 3, 4 & 5 were acquitted of the charges under Section 302 and Section 201 read with 34 of the I.P.C. but were convicted for the offence punishable under Section 498-A of the I.P.C. Accused Nos. 1 & 2 were convicted and sentenced to suffer life imprisonment and to pay fine of Rs. 15,000/- each in default to suffer R.I. for one year for offence of murder, whereas they were sentenced to suffer R.I. for 5 years and to pay fine of Rs. 5,000/- each in default to suffer R.I. for six months for offence under Section 201 of I.P.C. and they were sentenced to surfer R.I. for one year ad to pay fine of Rs. 1000/- each in default to suffer R.I. for one month for the offence punishable under Section 498-A of the I.P.C. Accused Nos. 3, 4 & 5 were sentenced to suffer R.I. for one year and in default to suffer R.I. for one month for offence punishable under Section 498-A of the I.P.C. and, therefore, accused Nos. 1 & 2 have filed one appeal, whereas remaining accused persons have filed separate appeal who have been convicted for offence punishable under Section 498-A with 34 of the I.P.C.Clothes of the accused No. 1 were also seized under panchnama.Bones from the spot of cremation were sent to the Expert and on completion of the investigation chargesheet came to be filed against the accused under law.The learned Addl.Sessions Judge framed charge against the accused for the impugned offences to which they pleaded not guilty.Defence of the accused is that of total denial of any criminal liability.Prosecution led its evidence at length on which basis the learned Judge came to the conclusion that accused Nos. 1 & 2 were guilty of commission of the offence under Section 498-A, 302, 201 read with 34 of the I.P.C., whereas the accused Nos. 3, 4 & 5 were guilty only of commission of the offence under Section 498-A read with 34 and proceeded to pass order of sentence against them in aforesaid manner.Hence the appeal.We have heard Mr. Sudatta Patil, learned counsel for the appellants and Ms. Kantharia, learned A.P.P. for the State at length.We have also perused the entire evidence on record.At the outset, it must be noted that prosecution has relied upon the testimony of 14 witnesses, out of which two are police personnel.The remaining witnesses are either panch witnesses or neighbours of accused persons who are examined either on the point of harassment of Aparna or on the point of their attendance of funeral of Aparna when they came to know about her death on the fateful day.Apart from this evidence, the evidence of PW-11 Vilas Patil - the complainant and father of Aparna, PW-12 Prabhawati Patil is worthy to note which is relied upon by the learned Trial Judge.At this Juncture itself, we must note that all the material witnesses except parents of Aparna have chosen not to support the prosecution case and, therefore, they were declared hostile by the learned Trial Judge in the course of the trial.The learned Trial Judge, as can be seen from the judgment, has thought it fit to rely upon the testimonies of hostile witnesses in order to come to the conclusion that guilt of the accused persons for the impugned offence is established, especially when it is corroborated by the testimonies of parents of deceased Aparna, duly supported by circumstantial evidence.Therefore, we thought it fit to critically peruse the testimonies of 10 hostile witnesses.Panch witnesses are declared hostile and, therefore, the panchnama remained unproved though referred to by the investigating officer.So far as other hostile witnesses are concerned, it is seen that majority of those are examined by the prosecution to propound its theory that Aparna was under harassment from the accused persons and she died on the fateful day under the suspicious circumstances to the knowledge of those witnesses who also attended her cremation rites.However, it is to be noted that perusal of the testimony does not support the prosecution case about the alleged harassment or circumstances giving rise to the suspicion against the accused when it is alleged that accused persons killed her during the night.We have critically perused the reasoning adopted by the learned Trial Judge and must not that he has relied more on surmises and conjectures than on hard proof of facts, which cannot be allowed in law.In the result, we have no option but to set aside the order passed by the learned Trial Judge.For the reasons recorded above, we hold that prosecution has failed to establish the guilt of the accused appellants for offences with which they were charged and, therefore, they are entitled to benefit of doubt.In the result, both appeals are hereby allowed.The impugned order dated 10.6.1999 passed by the 4th Addl.Sessions Judge, Sangli passed in Sessions Case No. 58 of 1998 is hereby set aside.
['Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 201 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code']
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P.W.-3 is a Doctor.P.W.- 7 is the sister of victim's mother.She came to the saloon of Lalan for getting the hairs of Arifa being cut but she was told to go back.The accused further said to P.W.- 7 that he will keep Arifa after hair cutting of her to house.After half an hour Arifa came back home crying and on being asked Arifa told about the commission of offence.She found Arifa was naked and holding the Jangia in her hand.According to her statement, Arifa told her "Khala, Lalan tar Sona diye amar prosraber dware, paikhanar dware gunto ganta merechhe".P.W.- 8 also found on examination of the vagina of Arifa that it had become reddish.She successfully answered the cross-examination.P.W.- 9 is another Doctor.P.W.- 13 is an A.S.I. of Police.P.W.- 14 is another Medical Officer.IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRA No. 745 of 2008 Lalan Seikh --Appellant/AccusedThis appeal arose out of the judgment and order dated 18.11.2008 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Nadia, in Sessions Trial No. 4 of August, 2008 arising out of Sessions Case No. 55 of August, 2008, convicting the appellant under section 354 of IPC and sentencing him accordingly.In the background of this appeal, the fact in a nutshell is as follows : A FIR was lodged to the effect that complainant's daughter Arifa Khatun, aged about 9 years and a student of class-V came to the house of her maternal uncle in village Patharghata within P.S. Tehatta in summer vacation.During her stay at the matrimonial home, she had been to the wayside saloon of accused Lalan Sheikh on 15.5.2008 at about 2-00 p.m. for cutting her hair.At that time accused Lalan Sheikh forcibly raped her.She raised hue and cry.Neighbouring people assembled there and then the accused fled away from the spot.The victim girl felt ill.The victim girl was first taken to Tehatta Sub-divisional Hospital and therefrom she was referred to District Hospital at Shaktinagar.After investigation, police submitted charge-sheet.Police got the statement of the victim girl recorded by the learned Judicial Magistrate under section 164 Cr.P.C. Further allegation was that the accused inserted some cut hair into her vagina and pushed his finger into the vagina on the pretext of taking out the cut hair therefrom.It was further alleged that the accused tried to insert his penis into her rectum but failed.It was further alleged that the accused tried to insert his penis into her vagina but failed.After investigation, police submitted charge-sheet against the accused person under sections 376/377 of the Indian Penal Code.After hearing of both sides, the learned Trial Court framed charge under sections 376(2)(f)/511 and also 377/511 of IPC against the accused.The contents of the charges were read over and explained to him and he pleaded not guilty and claimed to be tried.To contest this case the prosecution examined as many as fifteen witnesses while none was examined on the side of the accused.However, the accused person was examined under section 313 Cr.P.C. The defence case as it appeared from the trend of cross-examination and the replies given by the accused person at the time of cross- examination under section 313 Cr.P.C. is denial of offence with a plea of innocence.On trial the learned Trial Court convicted the present appellant by the impugned judgment.- Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.- Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section"Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.-- Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with [imprisonment for life] or imprisonment, or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall, where no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such attempt, be punished with [imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one- half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence], or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or with both."Amongst others learned Counsel for the appellant argued mainly on the following points :P.W.-1 scribed the complaint as per the instruction of Lalan Sheikh.He examined on 15.5.2008 one Arifa Khatun, aged about 10 years.The girl complained of severe pain in her private parts.According to the version, the Doctor recorded the history of "physical assault and sexual abuse".He did not examine the private parts of the child.She was referred to Saktinagar District Hospital at Krishnagar.P.W.-4 is the father of victim.He proved the Birth Certificate of his daughter showing that she was 10 (ten) years old.He learned from his sisters-in-law Alekjan, Bulbuli and Selena that his daughter was sent to the saloon of one Lalan Sheikh, but there she was subjected to rape.She took her daughter to the Hospital and then at Saktinagar on referral.He lodged the complaint to the police.It was suggested to him that they are supporters of CPI(M) party while the accused is the supporter of BJP and that is why out of political rivalry he was falsely implicated.P.W.- 5 is a teenager girl.She was examined but knows nothing about incident.P.W.- 6 was declared hostile.He examined the victim.He found her hymen was ruptured but there was no injury in her private part.He stated that such rupture of hymen may be caused if the index finger is forcefully introduced into the vagina.He also examined the accused Lalan Sheikh and opined that he was capable of sexual intercourse.P.W.- 10 is the mother of the victim.After getting information she went to Patharghata.She enquired everything from her daughter and learnt the incident.She accompanied her daughter at Krishnagar Sadar Hospital.P.W.- 11 is another sister of victim's mother.The victim girl after returning from saloon of Lalan Sheikh reported everything to all of them.P.W.- 12 is a Home Guard who escorted the victim girl to the S.D. Hospital there.He examined the victim.He found no injury in the vulva and vagina.Vulva and vagina were found intact.Because of strain of the patient her digital examination into the internal parts could not be made.Further he stated that comment regarding rupture of hymen was not possible because the patient refused her vagina examination.No injury also could be detected over anal orifice.P.W.- 15 is the I/O. After investigation, he submitted charge-sheet.The accused was asked pinpointed questions over the incriminating material available in evidence against him but he simply denied all the questions.The translated version of the 164 statement is reproduced below."On last Thursday I had been to the wayside saloon at Patharghata for cutting my hairs.I was accompanied by my aunt (Masi).My Masi came back home after dropping me in the saloon.Thereafter when my cutting of hair was over, barber Lalan Sk. asked me to lie.I did not agree.Then Barber Lalan Sk. asked me to daub oil in the hairs of my head.I again came back to the saloon of Lalan Sk.after daubing oil in the hairs of my head.Then Lalan asked me to be nude.Then Lalan put cut hairs on my vagina.Lalan moved his finger inside my vagina.Then Lalan was going to push his penis into my rectum.But despite such attempt, Lalan failed to do it.Lalan removed my panty.He forcibly closed the gate of the shop.Afterwards Lalan of his own opened the gate.Then Lalan was going to insert his Sona (penis) into my vagina (the urinating private organ) but failed.The record does not show that de facto complainant cherished any grudge or animosity against the present appellant.Rather he used to call accused 'Mite'.Doctors' evidence more or less support the story of attempt of rape.The victim suffered enormous pain in her private parts.This fact points towards the possibility of commission of attempt to rape by the accused person.The other relation witness more or less supported the prosecution story.The evidence of the prosecutrix has to be sifted to separate the grain from the chaff because the theory of 'falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus' is not applicable.The elegance of the evidence of the victim girl inspires confidence.Rather consistency of her version makes her sterling witness.The accused was known to the father of the victim girl.So, too the victim.The accused was aged about 26 years whereas the victim was 10 years.
['Section 354 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 511 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Allegation against the applicant in short is that the applicant along with the other co-accused caught hold the hand of the prosecutrix with bad intention and quarreled with the brother of the prosecutrix.This led in filing of FIR against the applicant and other co-accused.Heard both the parties.It is directed that applicant-Salman shall be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond for the sum o f Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousand) with a solvent surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court for securing his presence before the trial Court on all the dates of hearing fixed in this regard during trial and for complying with the conditions enumerated in sub-Section (3) of Section 437 of the Cr.P.C.C.C. as per rules.(VISHNU PRATAP SINGH CHAUHAN) JUDGE loretta Digitally signed by LORETTA RAJ Date: 25/07/2019 16:30:54
['Section 354 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code']
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JUDGMENT D.D. Sinha, J.Rule returnable forthwith.Heard finally by consent of Shri Manohar, learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner Nos. 1 and 2, Shri Shrivstava, learned Counsel for the petitioner Nos. 3 and 4, and Mrs. Khade, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent.Shri Manohar, learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner Nos. 1 and 2, submitted that petitioner Nos. 3 and 4 are the owners of plot No. 64 situated at Mount Road Extension, Nagpur.In the said premises, husband of petitioner No. 3 late Shri Vimal Chandra Grover established a hotel, which is known as 'Hotel Upvan'.At that time, petitioner No. 4 was residing in U.S.A. Hence, petitioner No. 3 decided to permit petitioner No. 1 to run the said hotel.The petitioner No. 2 is the husband of petitioner No. 1, who helped petitioner No. 1 in running the hotel business.3. Learned Senior Counsel Shri Manohar further submitted that in the year 2007, a dispute arose between petitioners in relation to running of the said hotel business.It was submitted that on 23-1-2007, petitioner No. 1 filed Regular Civil Suit bearing No. 36/2007 against petitioner Nos. 3 and 4 in the Small Cause Court, Nagpur for declaration and permanent injunction.The petitioner No. 1 also obtained an ex parte ad interim injunction for protecting her possession of the property.Learned Senior Counsel Shri Manohar further submitted that looking to the nature of disputes and unnecessarily lodging of reports/complaints against each other by the petitioners, family friends and well wishers of the petitioners persuaded the petitioners to settle their disputes.Accordingly a compromise petition was prepared and filed in the Court of Judge, Small Causes, Nagpur.Shri Shrivastava, learned Counsel for the petitioner Nos. 3 and 4, adopted the arguments advanced by learned Senior Counsel Shri Manohar and made the same request of quashing of criminal proceedings since petitioners have amicably settled disputes amongst themselves and want to have good and cordial relations in future.Mrs. Khade, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent, contended that crimes registered against the petitioners on the basis of complaints lodged by them against each other are non-compound-able and, therefore, in view of bar of Section 320 of Code of Criminal Procedure, prayer made by the petitioners does not deserve to be granted.We have given our anxious thought to the contentions canvassed by the learned Counsel for the parties.
['Section 482 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 320 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 143 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This is first application under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail on behalf of the applicant.As per prosecution story, the applicant followed the prosecutrix repeatedly with a clear indication of his interest/ liking her and on the alleged date of incident 22.01.2018, the applicant riding the Activa two wheeler hit on her leg while she was walking, due to which, she had suffered swelling on her feet and wrist.Accordingly, the case has been registered against the applicant.The family of the applicant and other neighbours had suffered many times, due to nuisance caused by him, which having adverse effect amongst the ladies and children of the area.Therefore, the FIR was lodged against him at Police Station- Chimanganj Mandi THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.Learned Public Prosecutor for the respondent/State supported the order impugned and opposed the bail application.Having perused the case-diary, submission advanced, but without commenting on merits of the case, in the opinion of this Court, the applicant deserves to be enlarged on bail.A copy of this order be sent to the concerned trial Court for necessary compliance.Certified copy as per rules.(Rohit Arya) Judge Kafeel Digitally signed by Kafeel Ahmed Ansari Date: 2018.04.13 17:49:33 +05'30'
['Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code']
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It is submitted by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant has been falsely implicated in the present case on the false allegations made in the FIR dated 11.10.2013 lodged by opposite party no. 2 with the allegation that the applicant tried to outrage the modesty of her and her sister who were in the way.The applicant has also beaten both the sisters and snatched the gold chain and ear-rings and also threatened them of dire consequences.It is further stated that a criminal case (Case Crime No. 143 of 2013) under sections 147, 148, 148, 325, 504, 427 IPC is already pending against the applicant and his family members on the basis of an FIR lodged by the father of opposite party no. 2 and as such the applicant cannot think to commit another offence against opposite party no. 2 and her sister.
['Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 427 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code']
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ORDER Dipak Misra, J.Extinction of one's Liberty amounts to crucifixion of one's soul.Because of this feeling a noble soul had demanded "Give me liberty or give me death".It is a cherished ideal that echoes the inner desire of every human soul.No one would like to barter it for the entire wealth of the world.The cause of liberty is treated as the cause of the creator.One's freedom, may be that of an accused or a convict can be curtailed in accordance with the terms of procedure established by 'law' but how long that curtailment should continue as far as an accused is concerned is the seminal question that arises for consideration in this application for obtaining concession of bail - third attempt by the petitioner who has been arraigned as an accused in Crime No. 21/97 instituted for offences punishable under Sections 302, 147 and 148/149 of the Indian Penal Code (in short 'IPC').The singular contention is that the delay in disposal of the trial in S. T. No. 86/97 entitles the petitioner to be enlarged on bail, more so, when this Court had issued directions for disposal of the trial by specified period and had granted him leave to renew the prayer for bail in case the trial is not completed within the stipulated time.The essential facts:The petitioner along with 7 others has been arraigned as accused in respect of offences punishable as mentioned above and is facing trial in S. T No. 86/97 pending in the Court of learned First Additional Sessions Judge, Satna.The petitioner had approached this Court in Misc.This Court while declining to admit the petitioner to bail passed a direction to the learned trial Judge to expedite the trial.This Court also recorded the assurance of the learned Government Advocate who had stated that the prosecution would produce the witnesses on the dates fixed for hearing and would not seek unnecessary adjournments.As the date was fixed beyond the time stipulated by this Court, the petitioner had approached this Court for being released on bail on the ground there has not been progress in the trial.It is relevant to state here though in the petition certain other grounds have been taken with regard to the merit of the case, the main thrust of submission relates to delay in trial.The petitioner at that stage filed an application for clubbing of his case with the counter case.Resultantly, the application for bail stands rejected.
['Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The core facts in which the aggrieved parties had moved the HighCourt may now be noticed:The appellants – Shantibhai J. Vaghela and Prafulbhai J. Vaghela, whoare related to each other, are the fathers of one Dipesh (born 1998) andAbhishek (born 1999).The aforesaid two children were admitted in Class VIand V respectively in a Gurukul located in an Ashram of Sant ShreeAsharamji situated at Motela.They were residing in the Gurukul of theAshram.On 03.07.2008 both the children had gone to the dining hall of theGurukul at about 8.00 PM to have their dinner.At the time of taking theattendance of the students after dinner, the watchman, one Shri NareshDangar, could not find the children and therefore had informed the saidfact to Gruhapati Shri Pankajbhai Saksena.On receipt of the saidinformation the aforesaid person, i.e. Pankajbhai Saksena contacted theappellant – Prafulhai J. Vaghela on telephone to convey the informationthat the children were not to be found in the Gurukul.Both the appellants– Shantibhai B. Vaghela and Prafulbhai J. Vaghela immediately came to theGurukul and after meeting Pankajbhai Saksena and some other persons workingin the Gurukul, the appellants went in search of the missing children.However, they could not be recovered till about 12.30 AM.At thesuggestion of Shri Pankajbhai Saksena that the children may have gone tosleep in some other place the search for the children was abandoned andresumed at about 6.00 AM of the following morning, i.e., 04.07.2008.Though the search had continued throughout the day the children could notbe located.The appellants insisted that the Ashram should inform thepolice about the disappearance of the two children.On 05.07.2008 at about 6.30 PM the dead bodiesof the children were found from the bed of the river Sabarmati which waslocated by the side of the Ashram.The dead bodies were promptly sent forpost-mortem examination and, thereafter, were handed over to the respectivefamilies for cremation.Rest of the skin of face || |available part of front of neck, || |lower part of thighs and legs are || |discoloured brownish black while || |available part of back of scalp || |neck chest abdomen gluteal region || |and upper part of front and back || |of thighs are less discolored.|| |Marbeling is present on both the || |lower limbs specially on anterior || |aspects.Skin is easily peeled off|| |at places, scalp, hair easily || |peeled off maggots of size 0.2 to || |0.5 cms.crowling all over the || |body.External genetelia distended|| |due to decomposition.Chest and || |abdominal cavity are exposed, both|| |sides of ribs and vertebral column|| |are seen externally.Sternum, both|| |clavicles and costal cartilages || |found missing.Mass of tissue line|| |attached with neck contain || |trachea, oesophagus part of both || |lungs heart covered with peri || |cardium and part of stomach.Rest || |of abdominal organs are missing.|| |Both the upper limbs are missing || |with scapulae.Skin and soft || |tissue in lower part of right leg || |missing under line bones exposed.|| |Distal part of right foot || |including toes missing, || |metatarsals are exposed.No discharge || |noted from ear, nose and mouth.|| |Both the ears are eaten up in || |pinna region, margins irregular, || |pale and without vital reaction.|| | ||(14) Condition of skin – blood |Nibbling due to animals found in ||stain etc. If probability of |both pinna right lower limbs, both||drowning then imprints of biting |feet chest abdomen.Marbelling is || |present on chest shoulder and || |thighs more on anterior aspects.|| |Maggots of size 0.2 to 0.5 cms.|| |Crawling all over the body at || |places.Abdomen and external || |genetalia distended due to || |decomposition gases.Anal canal || |rectum part of sigmoid colon is || |prolapsed out of anus due to || |decompositions toes of right foot || |except greater toe are missing || |degloving of skin of both hands || |found present due to || |decomposition.|| | ||(13) Appearance of dead body- |Facial features are blotted and ||normal or swollen, condition of |distorted.Eyes open eye ball ||eyes, condition of tongue, face, |soften decomposed and protruded ||type of discharges from ears or |out from its sockets.|semi-opened, tongue protruded out || |from oral cavity.White frothy || |fluid is coming from nose and || |mouth.Both the ears are eaten in || |pinna region by animals.|| | ||(14) Condition of skin – blood |Both ears in pinna region and toes||stain etc. If probability of |of right foot except greater toe ||drowning then imprints of biting |eaten by animals.||by aquatic animal (cutis Anserina)| ||if any, record be made regarding | ||wrinkles on skin.|| | ||.................... | | (3) Internal examination|. . . . .| ||(20) .. . . | ||(c) Larynx, trachea and thyroid |c) No injury found in soft tissue||bone |and muscles of neck.Hyoid bone || |and thyroid cartilage intact few || |food particles and mud appreciated|| |in trechia |At times the drowning medium (water) may not contain any diatoms.Food particles and mud were found in trachea of both the deceased.Animal bites were present on the bodies of both the deceased particularly in the region of the ears and toes in the case of deceased Abhishek and additionally in the feet, chest and abdomen of deceased Dipesh.No shaving of scalp hairs was found in either case and also no injuries over the neck to draw blood were detected.The disappearance of organs from the body of the deceased - Dipesh may have been due to wild animals pulling or carrying the same away.“When drowning takes place, diatoms enter into the lung cavity of a person through the aspirated water and this water exerts a pressure on lung cavity and rupturing of the lung alveoli takes place.Through these entrances diatoms can enter into heart, liver, kidney, brain and bone marrow............Analysis of diatoms present in the lungs, liver, spleen, blood and bone marrow has for many years been undertaken as a confirmatory test in possible drowning cases.However, the diatom test has been controversial since numerous cases of false negative and false positive results have been documented..........”With CRIMINAL APPEAL No.1806-1807 of 2012(Arising out of SLP (Crl.) Nos. 4453-4454 of 2011) J U D G M E N TRANJAN GOGOI, J Leave granted.The present appeals seek to challenge a judgment dated 10.01.2011passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad allowing CriminalMiscellaneous Application No. 13519 of 2009 filed by the accused(respondents herein) seeking quashing of the criminal case registeredagainst them under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code.By its aforesaidorder the High Court has also dismissed Special Criminal Application No.770 of 2009 filed by the appellants, Shantibhai J. Vaghela and PrafulbhaiJ. Vaghela, seeking investigation of the aforesaid case against the accusedby the Central Bureau of Investigation.It appears that there was a public out cry over the incident and theState Government by Notification dated 21.07.2008 appointed a Commission ofInquiry consisting of a retired Judge of the High Court of Gujarat.Itappears that an elaborate inquiry/investigation of the incident was carriedout, initially, by the Sabarmati Police Station of Ahmedabad city and,thereafter, by the CID Crime Branch under the direct supervision of DeputyInspector General of Police.In the course of the inquiry, statements ofthe several inmates of the Ashram were recorded.In the course of the aforesaid inquiry/investigation summonsunder Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were issued toJournalists of different newspapers as well as the electronic media togather information with regard to the incident in question.Similarly, apress note was also issued in the newspapers asking for information inrespect of the incident.However, there was no response to the summonsissued or the press note published by the investigating agency.While theaforesaid inquiry/investigation was continuing, the appellants -Shantibhai J. Vagehla and Prafulbhai J. Vaghela instituted Special CriminalApplication No.770 of 2009 in the High Court.In the said applicationdetails of the incident, as noticed above, were mentioned by the appellantswho had sought an order directing the Superintendent of Police, CBI,Gandhinagar (impleaded as respondent No.2) to register the criminaloffence(s) as may be disclosed by the statements made in the applicationfiled before the High Court and for further directions to carry out aproper investigation in respect of the incident of the mysterious death ofthe two children.During the pendency of the aforesaid Special Criminal ApplicationNo.770 of 2009, FIR dated 07.11.2009 was formally lodged by one Shri H.B.Rajput, Inspector, CID Crime, Gandhinagar in the Gandhinagar Police Stationin respect of the incident alleging commission of offences under Section304/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 23 of the Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection) Act. Seven inmates of the Ashram were named as theaccused who were suspected to be involved with the offences alleged.The FIR lodged against the seven inmates of the Ashram, in so far asthe offence under Section 304 IPC is concerned, came to be challengedbefore the High Court by the accused named therein.Criminal MiscellaneousApplication No. 13519 of 2009 filed by the aforesaid accused was heardalong with Special Criminal Application No. 770 of 2009 filed by appellants– Shantibhai J. Vaghela and Prafulbhai J. Vaghela.Both the applicationswere disposed of by the High Court by the impugned order dated 10.01.2011.As already noticed, the High Court, on the basis of the conclusion that nooffence against the accused under Section 304 IPC was made out, has quashedthe FIR in so far as the aforesaid provision of the Penal Code isconcerned.The High Courtby the aforementioned order also disposed of Special Criminal ApplicationNo.770 of 2009 filed by the two appellants as having become infructuous.Aggrieved by the said aforesaid order dated 10.01.2011 the State of Gujaratand the parents of the deceased children – Shantibhai J. Vaghela andPrafulbhai J. Vaghela have instituted the present appeals.The skin and soft ||blackening of some parts after |tissue are missing at lower part ||death if any) if swelling of any |of frontal neck front and sides of||part then examination of fluid in |chest and abdomen, lower part of ||it & condition of the skin.|right leg, distal part of both the|| |feet.Distal || |part of left foot including toes || |missing metatarsals exposed the || |missing tissues of the body is || |attached with the changes of post || |mortem phenomena.Margins of || |missing tissues are pale, || |irregular without vital reactions || |and nibbling due to animals || |appreciated.|| | ||(13) Appearance of dead body- |Facial features are bloated and ||normal or swollen, condition of |distorted.Eyes open, eye balls ||eyes, condition of tongue, face, |softened decomposed and protruded.||type of discharges from ears or |Mouth is open tongue protruded ||nostrils (if any).|outside oral cavity.Margins are ||by aquatic animal (cutis Anserina)|pale, irregular and without vital ||if any, record be made regarding |reactions.Foul smelling gas ||body & thighs or some growth, |coming from the body brown black ||blackening of some parts after |discoloration of skin found on ||death if any) if swelling of any |face, chest, abdomen, both upper ||part then examination of fluid in |limbs and lower part of both the ||it & condition of the skin.|thighs and both legs while upper || |part of thighs back of chest, || |gluteal region is less || |discolouration.Skin is early || |peeled off at places scalp hair || |early peeled off.The aforesaid FIR was filedafter more than one year of the incident and after holding of a detailedinquiry/investigation into the incident.
['Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 304A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 299 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 300 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 114 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Then both mother and son duo lunged forward to attack Jaikunwarbai but she fled from her house and then both the assailants also went away.The information of the incident was given to Mohan, brother of Jaikunwarbai who was working in the field.This witness in her cross-examination states that she is married and her husband's village is Khoria - Ema and she had come to her parental house on the occasion of Diwali.She states that after arriving at her parental house, she used to stay for about 8 days.(Delivered at Indore on this 7th day of July, 2020) Per Shailendra Shukla, J.The present appeal under Section 374 of the Cr.P.C. has been filed against the judgement of conviction and sentence pronounced by the Sessions Judge, Shajapur in S.T. No.10/2006 vide judgement dated 28.12.2006, whereby each of the appellants have been convicted and sentenced as under :-The prosecution story in short was that on 27.11.2005, Sub- Inspector A. K. Singh (PW-11) of Police Station Barodia, District Shajapur received a telephonic message from Kumer Singh, Sarpanch of Village Lasudiya-Jagmal that a murder had been committed in the village.A. K. Singh (PW-11) arrived at the spot.The witness Jaikunwarbai (PW-9), who is daughter of the deceased Tejubai and who was a married lady, narrated the incident to him and as per her statements on the morning of 27.11.2005, appellant Shaitanbai who lives in neighbourhood and who is aunt of Jaikunwarbai came rushing to the house of Jaikunwarbai who was sitting with her mother Tejubai.Shaitanbai started abusing Tejubai saying that son of Tejubai namely, Mohan had quarrelled with Radheshyam, son of Shaitanbai.At that moment, Jagdish, another son of Shaitanbai also came and started using filthy and abusive language.Tejubai told them not to abuse but Shaitanbai wielding sharp edged weapon daranta and Jagdish wielding a knife entered the house of Tejubai.Shaitanbai inflicted daranta blow on the chest of Tejubai, who started bleeding and fell on the floor.Babitabai, daughter of Tejuabai then came to rescue but Jagdish stabbed Babitabai with knife and Babitabai also fell upon Tejubai.Mohan came to spot and immediately went to inform Kumer Singh, Sarpanch who in turn made 3 telephone call to Sub-Inspector A. K. Singh.The Sub-Inspector, after recording Dehati Nalishi, drew Panchnama, spot-map and recorded statements of the witnesses and arrested both the assailants/appellants and on the basis of their memorandum, seized daranta from Shaitanbai and a knife from Jagdish.The blood stained soil was collected from the spot and blood stained clothes of the appellants were also seized.Both these items were sent to FSL.However, FSL report could not be obtained till the conclusion of the trial and pronouncement of judgement.After investigation, charge-sheet was filed and the Trial Court read over the charges under Sections 302/34 and 450/34 of IPC to the appellants.Both of them abjured their guilt and have stated that they have been falsely implicated due to prior enmity.Learned Trial Court went on to examine prosecution witnesses and in all, 11 witnesses were examined and no defence evidence was led and after conclusion of trial, both the appellants have been convicted and sentenced as aforementioned.In the appeal, it has been mentioned that due to prior enmity, the appellants have been falsely implicated, that independent witnesses have not supported the prosecution story.The statements of witnesses are self-contradictory and there are many important omissions and contradictions which have been overlooked, that medical report also does not corroborate statements of witnesses, that compliance of Section 157 of Cr.P.C. has not been made and the prosecution was unable to prove spot of the incident and on these grounds, acquittal has been sought.The question for consideration before this Court is whether in view of the grounds taken by the appellants, conviction and sentence imposed upon the appellants is liable to be set aside and the appellants deserve to be acquitted?The prosecution has examined eye-witnesses namely, Smt. Jaikunwarbai (PW-9), Dulesingh (PW-2), Shankarlal (PW-3), Sitaram (PW-4) and Smt. Ghisibai (PW-6).However, barring Jaikunwarbai (PW-9), all other eye-witnesses have turned hostile.Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) being the daughter of deceased Tejubai is the interested witness.Hence, her statements need to be appreciated with circumspection.This witness states that about 2 months prior to her deposition at about 8.00 AM in the morning, the witness was at her home and at that time her mother Tejubai, sister-in-law Babitabai, Sandeep, Rachna and Deepak were all present.She states that about a month back her brother Mohan had a quarrel with Radheysham (s/o accused Shaitanbai).She states that Shaitanbai who is her Badi Maa (wife of elder brother of witness's father) came to her house and started abusing Tejubai.At that point of time, Jagdish, son of Shaitanbai also came wielding knife whereas Shaitanbai was wielding daranta.She states that Shaitanbai inserted daranta in the stomach of Tejubai, the witness's mother, then Jagdish also stabbed Babitabai on her chest.Both of them fell down and then her brother Mohan came to the spot and went away to inform Sarpanch.She further states that police came and drew spot map, police seized blood stained soil and ordinary soil and exhibited documents on which she appended her thumb impression.She reiterates that incident occurred due to previous incident of assault.Between Mohan, son of deceased Tejubai and Radheshyam.In her cross- examination, she has been asked question relating to the earlier incident.She states that at the time of earlier incident, also she was in 5 her parental house and the dispute occurred because the irrigation pipe going to her parental agriculture field was severed.Reverting back to the incident which culminated in death of her mother and sister-in-law, she states in para-9 that incident of stabbing took place inside the house.She states that for quite sometime Shaitanbai, wielding daranta in her hand was shouting and abusing Tejubai and due to such shouts the neighbours had gathered and that the incident of stabbing happened when Shaitanbai and Jagdish both entered the house.At first her mother was dealt daranta blow and on hearing her cries, Babitabai came rushing but she was stabbed by Jagdish and when this incident occurred the witness was nearby at a distance not more than one hand.The witness states that there are 3 rooms in house and the incident happened in the first room.Dulesingh (PW-2), Shankarlal (PW-3), Sitaram (PW-4) and Ghisibai (PW-6) have turned hostile.However, they have supported the prosecution story in as much as they stated that they had heard and seen the quarrel taking place.Dulesingh (PW-2) states that while he was going from his house to the tube well and passed by the house of the deceased he heard children crying and then he asked a villager namely, Narayan as to what has happened then Narayan told him that Tejubai has been done to death by Jagdish.He states that Jaikunwarbai told this witness to send Jaikunwarbai uncle from agriculture field.This witness has been declared hostile and denies that he himself had seen stabbing incident.However, this witness admits that quarrel between two families had taken place about 8 to 10 days earlier.Thus, this witness has stated to have heard shouts at the time of incident.Shankarlal (PW-3) also states that he had seen quarrel between the two ladies and that Shaitanbai was having a daranta in her hand and Jagdish was having a knife and both of them have entered the house of the deceased.He is also the witness of Exhibit-P/3 Safina form Exhibit- P/3 as also Exhibit-P/4 and Exhibit-P/6 both Naksha Panchnama of Tejubai and Babitabai.However, in para-11 he admits the suggestion that he had not seen both women quarreling and that when he arrived the incident had already taken place.Thus, there is variations in the cross-examination of this witness from that of examination in chief.Sitaram (PW-4) states that he had seen Shaitanbai abusing wife of Dungaji when he was going to fetch water.However, he denies to have seen the act of stabbing.He is declared hostile but only supports the prosecution story to the extent that Shaitanbai was abusing Tejubai and Babitabai and when he came back he saw Tejubai and Babitabai dead.These statements have not been challenged by the prosecution.Ghisibai (PW-6) has also stated that she saw both the ladies talking with each other when the witnesses had gone out to tie her goat at the well.She further states that when she came back she saw Tejubai and Babitabai both dead near the door of their house and Jaikunwarbai was telling that her mother and sister-in-law have been killed.She has been declared hostile but she denies to have seen the whole incident herself.In her cross-examination, she admits that she did not hear the abuses.However, in her statements she has stated that she had seen both the ladies talking to each other and then Babitabai and Tejubai lying dead has not been challenged in the cross-examination.Thus, it emerges that Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) is the only witness who states that the whole incident occurred between her own eyes.Other eye witnesses support the prosecution story only to the extent that they have seen them quarreling and further that they had seen two ladies namely; Tejubai and Babitabai lying dead but they do not state 7 that they saw the incident of stab injury.Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) has been tried to be shown as unreliable.She in para-14 admits that walls of the room where the incident took place were splattered with human blood due to the incident.However, in the spot map Exhibit-P/25, there is no mention of any blood on the walls.This discrepancy has been properly dealt with by the Trial Court in para-14 of its judgment.It has been mentioned that although the blood may not have been found on the walls but there was blood lying on the floor of the room which was collected by Investigating Officer and the same has been supported by other witnesses which shows that the incident occurred in the room of the house.It is quite clear that the witnesses referred to earlier have stated that they saw both the ladies inside the room.In Exhibit-P/25, which is spot map, spot 'A' has been shown as the place where the body of Tejubai was lying and spot 'B' is the place where the body of Babita was lying and both the places have been shown to be inside the room.The second aspect on which Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) has been challenged is that in para-6 she states that on the day of incident no food was cooked but Dr. Z. Iqbal (PW-7) who conducted the post- mortem has stated in his examination-in-chief that he had found semi- digested food in the small intestines of both the ladies which shows that they had taken meals sometimes earlier.Regarding this discrepancy, it emerges that the incident occurred between 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM which means that both the ladies may have eaten their breakfast sometimes earlier and when the incident occurred the menfolk of the house had gone to their agricultural field.In the villages people generally tend to consume breakfast early 8 because the menfolk have to go to their agricultural fields early in the morning.It may be that both the ladies partook of their breakfast which may have been the previous night's left over meal.If the prosecution wanted to implant the witnesses, it could very well have implanted Mohan the son of Tejubai as an eye-witness.However, Mohan (PW-1) has stated that at the time of incident he was in his agricultural field and at that time Dulesingh came and apprised him about the incident.This witness states that he came running to his house and found his wife Babitabai and mother Tejubai soaked in blood and both had died.His sister Jaikunwarbai was present in the house and other villagers as well who had assembled.Jaikunwarbai told him that at first Shaitanbai struck daranta blow on Tejubai and when Babitabai came to rescue, accused Jagdish inflicted knife injury on her chest.The witness states that he then rushed to inform Sarpanch Kumer Singh and told him to intimate the police station.Regarding the cause of the incident, this witness states that about 15 days before the incident, there was a quarrel between the witness and Radheshyam, who is cousin of the witness and elder brother of accused Jadgish and the quarrel was regarding irrigating the agricultural field.Radheshyam had lodged a report against the witness and the witness has been released on bail.This witness has been asked as to whether he saw accused Shaitanbai and Jagdish himself.He replies in affirmative that he had seen both the accused fleeing from the spot of the incident and Shaitanbai was wielding daranta in her hand and Jadgish was wielding a knife.Although, Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) also states in para-9 that 9 Mohan had arrived at the scene when Shaitanbai was abusing.However, immediately thereafter, she makes a statement that Mohan arrived at the scene when the whole incident had occurred and then she had narrated the incident to Mohan.Thus, there appears an attempt on the part of Mohan to be an eye-witness who at first is supported by Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) also but she immediately makes a statement to the effect that Mohan came after the incident.It has been found that Mohan (PW-1) has earlier stated in examination-in- chief that Dulesingh had informed him that his wife and mother had already been attacked by accused persons.The witness Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) has also stated in her statement that Mohan came after the incident.From the evidence of Mohan (PW-1), it becomes clear that reason for Shaitanbai to quarrel with Tejubai was because of the previous fight between her son Radheshyam and witness Mohan in which Radheshyam lodged a report against him.Regarding proximity of both houses of Shaitanbai and the witness, the has witness stated in cross-examination that there is only one wall which exists between two houses.He has been asked as to whether Jaikunwarbai comes to her parents house very often.This witness in para-9 makes exaggerated statement that he knew that murder is going to take place and therefore, he had brought her sister.However, such exaggerated statements can simply be ignored as overzealous person's statement.The parts of the statements of this witness which are reliable are that there was a earlier quarrel between him and Radheshyam, brother of Jadgish and son of Shaitanbai and on the date of the incident, on receiving information, he rushed to the spot, saw his wife and mother already dead and 10 Jaikunwarbai narrated the sequence of events to him and then he rushed to inform Kumer Singh, Sarpanch.Statement of Mohan that Jaikunwarbai told him that both the ladies were done to death by Shaitanbai and Jadgish are relevant statements under Section 7 of the Evidence Act and would be read against both the accused persons.Kumer Singh (PW-5) states that Mohan came to his house in the morning of 27.11.2005 and told him that her mother and wife had been murdered by Jagdish and her mother Shaitanbai.He has also told him that Shaitanbai was wielding daranta and Jadgish was wielding knife.This witness states that he immediately rushed to the spot with Mohan and saw both the ladies lying there dead thereafter, he went to his house and called up police at Dupada Chowki and also called at police station Mohan Barodia and told that two murders have taken place.Thus, as per this witness, the information was not only narrated to the police chowki but also to police station at Mohan Barodia.As per this witness, at first, police from Dupada Chowki had arrived at the spot and 45 minutes later, police from Mohan Barodia came.He was asked as to why he did not immediately inform the police station even before arriving at the spot.This witness states that he considered it appropriate to inform the police only after arriving at the spot.In his police statement (Exhibit-D/2), there is no mention of this witness being told by Mohan that Shaitanbai was wielding daranta and Jagdish a knife.The reliable part of the evidence of this witness is that Mohan informed him in person about the incident and then this witness came to the spot and from the spot, he called up at police chowki and also at police station.However, what we see in this case is that lodging of report, initiation of investigation was also done by police at police station Mohan Barodia.Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) in para-13 11 has stated that at first police from police chowki had arrived at but no incident was narrated to them however, she denies that incident was not narrated as it was being considered at that time name of which accused should be taken.Despite the fact that there are some minor inconsistencies in the statement of Jaikunwarbai (PW-9), she is a reliable eye-witness, who was present in the house when the incident occurred.It is found proved that Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) was in the house when the incident had taken place and incident occurred before her own eyes.Her presence at the time of the incident has been affirmed by other witnesses namely, Ghisibai (PW-6), Dulesingh (PW-2) and Sitaram (PW-4).Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) has stated that after witnessing the incident, as accused lunged towards her, she rushed out of the house and hence was saved.It has already been found proved that Tejubai and Babitabai were killed inside their house.It has further been found proved from the statements of other witnesses and her neighbours that Shaitanbai was seen talking/quarreling with Tejubai prior to the incident.The onus was upon the accused under Section 106 of the Evidence Act to explain how both the ladies were killed.The Investigating Officer A. K. Singh (PW-11) states that on the basis of memorandum of Jagdish, a knife was recovered from Jagdish and on the basis of memorandum of Shaitanbai (Exhibit- P/10), a daranta was recovered from her.However, these weapons have not been produced before the Court.These articles and the FSL report have not even been produced from the FSL and thus, very vital piece of evidence has been missing in this matter.Learned Trial Court has put the whole blame on the 12 Investigating Officer and has even suggested departmental action against him.However, perusal of order-sheets does not show any endeavour on the part of the Presiding Officer directing availability of FSL report and the articles.The Presiding Officer very well knew that he was dealing with a very serious case involving double murder.However, order-sheets did not display any concern on the part of the Presiding Officer regarding non-availability of FSL report.Such indifference and apathy on the part of the Presiding Officer is reprehensible and the Presiding Officer deserves to account for such lapse.Although, vital piece of evidence, which is FSL report is not available, it has been found proved that Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) is a reliable eye-witness and also that Shaitanbai had come to the house of Tejubai and was quarreling with her.It has further been found proved that bodies of both ladies were found in the house of Tejubai.This proves that the assailants had attacked Tejubai and Babitabai.There are no injuries on the person of both the accused.The fact that incident occurred inside the house of Tejubai does away with defence of provocation given to the assailants by the deceased ladies.Thus, assailants could not claim the benefit of first Exception of Section 300 of IPC.They have not discharged the onus on them under Section 106 of the EvidenceFrom the evidence of Dr. Z. Iqbal (PW-7), it is clear that only one injury on each of the deceased was found.The witness states that in the post-mortem report of Tejubai, there was only one incised wound on her chest, size - 1 x x 6 cms on the left side between 5 th and 6th ribs.The death had occurred due to excessive bleeding resulting stoppage of breathing.Regarding Babitabai, this witness 13 states that he had found one injury on the right side of her chest, sizeThe witness states that both the injuries could have been caused by a knife.In the cross- examination, this witness states that injuries caused were not of such nature which could have caused immediate death and if both had been given treatment, their death could have been prevented.Learned counsel for the appellants has pointed that the death had occurred due to non-availability of medical treatment and the doctor himself states that the injuries were of such nature as would have not caused instant death.A comment needs to be made regarding the submissions of Dr. Z. Iqbal (PW-7) when he says that timely medical intervention would have prevented death.It is seen that after the incident of stabbing occurred, death had taken place within a span of half an hour.By the time, Mohan rushed to the spot, both ladies were already dead.The incident had occurred at about 7.30 AM.Mohan (PW-1) in para-14 of his cross-examination states that he had come out of his house at 7.00 AM and was sitting in his field (goha) for 10 to 15 minutes when he received the information and as he reached the spot, both ladies were dead.Jaikunwarbai (PW-9) also states that immediately on being attacked, both ladies had fallen down at the spot only.This also shows that blow was also severe that the deceased ladies could not even make an attempt to run.The State had gone in appeal seeking enhancement.The order-sheets do not display endeavour on the part of the Presiding Officer directing availability of FSL report and the seized articles.Held, such indifference and apathy on the part of the Presiding Officer is reprehensible and the Presiding Officer deserves to account for such lapse.
['Section 300 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 450 in The Indian Penal Code']
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DATE OF RESERVING: 21.11.2018 DATE OF PRONOUNCEMENT: 27/11/2018ORAL JUDGMENT: (PER MRS.SWAPNA JOSHI, J.)1. Rule.Rule, returnable forthwith.With the consent of ::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 ::: APL.802.17 2learned counsel for respective parties, the Application is taken up forfinal hearing, at the stage of admission itself.::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 :::By means of this Application filed under Section 482 of theCode of Criminal Procedure, the applicant seeks quashing of the FirstInformation Report in Crime No.144/2017 dated 05.10.2017 registeredat the instance of non-applicant no. 2 with Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur PoliceStation, for the offence punishable u/s.376 of the IPC.3. Learned counsel for the respective parties submitted thatduring the pendency of investigation, the parties have amicably settledtheir differences amongst themselves by way of mutual understandingand pursuant to the same, they requested that the instant Applicationfor quashing of FIR, be allowed.The non-applicant no.2, who is the original complainant,has filed an affidavit dated 1 st November 2018, stating that during thependency of the Application, she has discussed the matter with herfamily members and has decided to withdraw the allegations and FIR,in order to settle the matter amicably with the applicant, considering ::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 ::: APL.802.17 3the age, image of family, career and life.It is further stated that shewould withdraw all the allegations made in the FIR which was anoutcome of anger and emotions so also statements recorded by thepolice and the written submissions filed by her before this Court againstthe applicant.According to non-applicant no.2 the said affidavit hasbeen made by her on her freewill and without any duress or undueinfluence.Thus, the non-applicant no.2 has requested to quash theaforementioned FIR and the proceedings arising therefrom.::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 :::The applicant as well as non-applicant no.2 were personallypresent before this Court.The non-applicant no.2 had filed the FIRalleging that the applicant had established physical relationship withher under the pretext of promising to marry.We have found that in certain cases, the High Courts have accepted the compromise between the parties when the matter in appeal was pending before the ::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 ::: APL.802.17 4 High Court against the conviction recorded by the trial court.Obviously, such cases are those where the accused persons have been found guilty by the trial court, which means the serious charge of Section 307 IPC has been proved beyond reasonable doubt at the level of the trial court.There would not be any question of accepting compromise and acquitting the accused persons simply because the private parties have buried the hatchet.::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 :::Paragraph Nos. 29.2 and 29.6 are couched in the following terms :"29.2 When the parties have reached the settlement and on that basis petition for quashing the criminal proceedings is filed, the guiding factor in such cases would be to secure:(i) ends of justice, or::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 :::Keeping in mind the above-referred guidelines issued bythe Hon'ble Apex Court, and in view of the fact that the matter issettled amicably between the parties, pursuing the proceedings againstthe applicant would be an abuse of process of law and no fruitfulpurpose would be served by continuing with the prosecution.::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 :::::: Uploaded on - 27/11/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 28/11/2018 02:09:49 :::In the case of Madan Mohan Abbot vs. State of Punjab(2008) 4 SCC 582, it is held that no purpose would be served bykeeping the FIR alive.In order to secure the ends of justice, it would bejust and proper to allow the application herein.The Application isallowed by quashing FIR No.144/2017 dated 5.10.2017 registered atBajaj Nagar Police Station, Nagpur for offence punishable u/s. 376 ofIPC.However, in our considered opinion, as the police and courtmachinery was used by the parties to settle their private dispute, as acorrollary of differences of opinion, it would be appropriate to saddlethe applicant with the costs of Rs.25,000/-.(rupees twenty fivethousand) which shall be paid to an old-Age home i.e. "Matru SevaSangh Panchvati Vriddhashram" Umred Road, Bada Tajbagh Road, TajBagh, Nagpur.The applicant shall pay the said costs and produce thereceipt within a period of four weeks from today, failing which theApplication shall stand dismissed automatically without furtherreference to the Court and the order of quashing of FIR and furtherproceedings arising therefrom shall be treated as non-est.With the above directions, the Application stands disposedof.Rule made absolute in the aforesaid terms.
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code']
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JUDGMENT Mohd. Shamim, J.(1) This appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 14th December, 1993 passed by Mr. M.S. Rohilla, Additional Sessions Judge, Delhi where through the convict/appellant (hereinafter referred to as the appellant for the sake of convenience) was found guilty under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of ten years with a fine of Rs. 2,000.00 .In case of his failure to clear the fine he was further sentences to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a year.(2) Brief facts which led to the present appeal are as under : that Public Witness -7 Ram Bharose alongwith Public Witness 9 Ram Vilas went to their hut (jhuggi) situated in Block No. 11 near a dirty drain in Tilak Nagar, New Delhi on 22nd July, 1989 at 4:30 P.M. to collect there from fruits in a rickshaw belonging to one Public Witness 8 Arun Paswan.Public Witness 8 Arun Paswan stopped his rickshaw at a distance of 15-16 paces away from the above said hut.Whereafter injured Public Witness 7 Ram Bharose and Public Witness 8 Ram Vilas covered that distance on foot.The appellant at that time was lying on a cot opposite to the entrance of the hut of the complainant Ram Vilas whereby he virtually blocked the passage leading to the said hut, complainant Ram Bharose requested the appellant to remove his cot in order to enable him to take out the fruits from his hut.The appellant however, did not accede to the request of the complainant Ram Bharose and instead started abusing him.Whereupon Public Witness 7 Ram Bharose requested him not to do so.It led to a flaming row.The appellant took out a dagger and stabbed the injured Ram Bharose on the left side of his abdomen.The injured bled as a corollary whereof.Ram Vilas Public Witness 9 came to his rescue.He raised an alarm.He took the injured to the hospital in a three wheeler rickshaw.The appellant after having caused afore-mentioned injury fled from the spot alongwith the dagger.(3) The appellant was arrested by the police on 23rd July, 1989 in a case Fir 424/89 under section 27 of the Arms Act. The appellant made a disclosure statement in the said Fir that the dagger which was recovered from his possession was also used by him in causing injury to Public Witness 7 Ram Bharose.(4) PW9 Ram Vilas informed the police with regard to the above said incident.A copy whereof was handed over to Asi Shanti Prasad.He alongwith Constable Jag Saran arrived at the place of occurrence.They came to know that the injured had already been removed to the hospital.Shri Shanti Prasad thereafter left for the Deen Dayal Upadhaya Hospital.However, he recorded the statement of Sh.After completion of the investigation a charge-sheet was submitted against the appellant.(5) Learned lower court after the appraisal of the evidence oral as well as documentary, came to the conclusion that the prosecution had proved its case against the appellant beyond any shadow of doubt.Thus the appellant was convicted under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code He was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for ten years with a fine of Rs. 2,000.00 alluded to above.(6) Aggrieved and dissatisfied with the said judgment and order the appellant has approached this court through the present appeal.No blood was found on the dagger.
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners are innocent person and they have not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution.Without any base, the first respondent police registered a case in Crime No.531 of 2016 for the offences under Sections 420, 294(b) and 506 (1) of IPC, as against the petitioners.Hence he prayed to quash the same.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that the investigation is almost completed and the respondent police have only to file final report.Heard Mr.However, considering the crime is of the year 2016, the first respondent is directed to complete the investigation in Crime No.531 of 2016 and file a final report within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this Order, before the jurisdiction Magistrate, ifhttp://www.judis.nic.in 5/7 CRL.O.P.No.26990 of 2016 not already filed.With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.03.03.2020 Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking / Non Speaking order tta To1.The Inspector of Police, Arcot Police Station, Vellore District.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.http://www.judis.nic.in 6/7 CRL.O.P.No.26990 of 2016 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.tta Crl.O.P.No.26990 of 2016 03.03.2020http://www.judis.nic.in 7/7
['Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294(b) in The Indian Penal Code']
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Criminal revision is, thus, disposed of.
['Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 120 in The Indian Penal Code']
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P.C filed by t he applicant.The applicant has been arrested in connection with Crime No.384/2020 registered at Police Station Bhikangaon, District Khargone for the offence punishable under Sections 306 and 498- A/34 of IPC.As per prosecution story on 24.06.2020 deceased Laxmi Bai had committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance.On the basis of the information Merg No.53/2020 was registered at Police Station Bhikangaon.During investigation statement of relatives were recorded and it was revealed that deceased was married to co-accused Praveen four years ago and out of the wedlock, two children were born.It is alleged that the applicant was having an affair with co-accused Praveen and they used to harass the deceased due to which she committed suicide.In such circumstances, prayer is made to enlarge the applicant on bail.Per contra, learned Panel Lawyer opposes the bail application and prays for its rejection.Case diary perused.
['Section 107 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Allowed md.CRM No. 5914 of 2018 In Re:- An application for anticipatory bail under section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on 8.8.2018 in connection with Tehatta Police Station Case No.246/2018 dated 11.07.2018 under Sections 448/195A/34 of the Indian Penal Code.And In Re:-Nur Islam Sk.and others ... Petitioners Mr. Amanul Islam, Advocate .. for the petitioners Ms. Sukanya Bhattacharya, Advocate Ms. Sujata Das, Advocate ..for the State The petitioners seek anticipatory bail in connection with Tehatta Police Station Case No.246/2018 dated 11.07.2018 under Sections 448/195A/34 of the Indian Penal Code.The petitioners say that upon the petitioners obtaining bail in connection with another complaint, a false allegation has been levelled that the petitioners attempted to intimidate some witnesses of the victims.The petitioners say that only vague allegations have been made without any particulars.The petition for anticipatory bail is allowed subject to the conditions as indicated above.A certified copy of this order be immediately made available to the petitioners subject to compliance with all requisite formalities.(Moushumi Bhattacharya, J.) (Sanjib Banerjee, J. ) 2
['Section 448 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 438 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 156 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Shri Shishir Saxena, Advocate for the complainant.This Criminal appeal assails the judgment dated 03.05.2016 passed in S.T. No. 73/2010 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Sironj, Distt.Vidisha whereby the appellants have been convicted u/S.307/34 of IPC and sentenced to suffer 7 years R.I. with a fine of Rs. 5,000/- and convicted u/S 323/34 of IPC and sentenced to suffer 1 year R.I. with fine of Rs. 1,000/- with default stipulation.I.A. No. 4187/16, an application for suspension of sentence filed on behalf of both the appellant is taken up and considered.It is seen from the record that the appellant no.1 Randheer Singh appears to be the main accused who had given pharsa blow on the head of the injured Samandar Singh.By stroke of luck, the injured took evasive action which led to the said blow causing injury on the shoulder instead of head.Fracture was discovered on the shoulder as per the MLC report and therefore the blow was strong enough to break the bone.Thus, appellant no.1 Randheer Singh is not entitled to suspension of sentence.So far as appellant no.2 Ramnath is concerned, it is found by the trial Court that he has given pharsa blow which has led to injury in the hand of injured Yashwant.No grievous injury was found and the appellant no.2 has been implicated with the aid of Section 34 of IPC.Appellant no. 2 has suffered 2 months of imprisonment including the pre conviction period.A.466/2016 has been deposited, on the appellant no.2 furnishing bail bond of Rs. 1,00,000/- (RUPEES ONE LAC ONLY) with two solvent sureties of Rs. 50,000/- to the satisfaction of trial Court Sironj , for his appearance before concerned Court first on 27th of August, 2016 and all other subsequent dates as may be fixed by the concerned trial Court in this regard.In case, the appellant is found absent on any date fixed by the concerned trial Court then the said Court shall be free to issue and execute warrant of arrest for securing his presence without first referring the matter to this Court, provided the Registry of this Court is kept informed.So far as I.A. No. 5162/16, an application for compromise is concerned,it is seen from the record that the entire assault executed by both the appellants was unprovoked.An altercation took place initially between the rival parties , but could not flared up at that point of time and both the parties went home.Later, in the evening, appellants came armed with deadly weapons and assaulted the injured.The offence of attempt to murder where deadly weapons were used in unprovoked manner renders the offence to be an offence against the society and not against an individual and therefore no case for compromise is made out.Accordingly, I.A. No. 5162/16 and I.A. No. 5163/16 stands rejected.
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Shri Amit Pandey, Government Advocate for respondent no.5-State.Heard on admission.This appeal has been preferred under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (hereinafter referred to as "the Code") being aggrieved with the judgment dated 10/5/11 passed by III Additional Sessions Judge, Bhopal in Sessions Trial No.296/10, whereby respondent nos. 1 and 2 have been acquitted of the offences punishable under Sections 419, 420 and 467 of the Indian Penal Code ("IPC" for short), and respondent nos. 3 and 4 have been acquitted of the offence under Section 420 of the IPC.Prosecution case, in brief, is that on 17/3/09, respondent no.1 Dhanveer Singh, dishonestly induced complainant Deewan Singh Rajput to deliver his Indo Farm Tractor on rental of Rs.12000/- per month to respondent no.2 Israel personating him to be Mohan and respondent no.2 Israel, obtained the said Tractor and they handed over the same to respondent nos.3 and 4 viz. Mausam and Aslam, who in turn sold it to one Haji Ayub.Having regard to the arguments advanced by the parties, we have gone through the impugned judgment and evidence on record.The Tractor in dispute bearing Registration No. MP-04- LA-9663, Engine No.241064C and Chasis No. E-M-S-35001094EP, was in the ownership of complainant Diwan Singh.Diwan Singh had deposed that the Tractor was given on rent to one Mohan before his wife, who knew him, but his wife has not been examined to corroborate the allegation of impersonation.Signatures of respondent no.2 as Mohan Singh on rent note (Ex.P/5, were not proved by the prosecution.Registration number of Tractor, Engine and Chasis Numbers, as mentioned in the rent note /agreement, were altogether different from those of tractor in dispute.Vishal Singh (PW3) deposed in his evidence that the factum of impersonation had come into the knowledge of complainant within a month from the date of incident, but even then First Information Report, was not lodged and the same was lodged after 7 to 8 months without any explanation for delay.It was also admitted by the complainant that he was not able to regularly pay the installments of loan given by the Bank for purchasing the said Tractor and was under an impression that the same was seized by the Bank and had also contacted the Bank for verifying the same.On the aforesaid premises, the trial Court discarded the case of the prosecution.The appeal, being devoid of merit and substance, stands dismissed.
['Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 467 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 419 in The Indian Penal Code']
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CRM 5066 of 2017 Court No.8 Item No. 144 (ALLOWED) In Re:- An application for bail under section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on 30.05.2017 in connection with New snandy & akdas Barrackpore P.S. Case No. 40 of 2017 dated 05.03.2017 (Sessions Special POCSO Act Case No. 58 of 2017) for committing offence punishable under Sections 354B/376/511 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 8/12 of POCSO Act.Item No. 144And In the matter of : Surojit Mahanta @ Buro & Ors.......Petitioners Mr. Debasis Kar, Advocate ....For the Petitioner Mrs. Manasi Ray, Advocate .......For the State The petitioners are seeking bail in connection with a case relating to offences punishable under Sections 354B/376/511 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 8/12 of POCSO Act.Learned Counsel for the State produced the case diary and opposed the prayer for bail.Joy Majumdar, be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) each, with two sureties of like amount each, one of whom must be local, to the satisfaction of the learned Special Court under POCSO Act, Barrackpore, North 24-Parganas, subject to condition that the said petitioners shall appear before the trial court on every day of hearing and in the event they fail to appear before the trial court as aforesaid, the trial court shall be at liberty to cancel 2 their order of bail automatically without reference to this court and they shall not intimidate witnesses and/or tamper with evidence in any manner whatsoever.The application for bail, thus, stands allowed.(Shivakant Prasad, J) (Joymalya Bagchi, J)
['Section 511 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Heard on this first application filed by the applicant under Section 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of bail.The applicant is in jail since 08/11/2019 in connection with Crime No.798/2019, registered at Police Station-Chola Mandir, District- Bhopal for the offence under Sections 342, 376(2)(n), 376(2)(1) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.363, 366, 376(2)(n) of IPC The case of the prosecution, in short, is that prosecutrix studied in Class X. On 21.10.2019 at about 2:00 p.m. when she was alone in her house, the applicant came there and caught hold of her hand and took her at his house and committed rape upon her.On 07.11.2019 the prosecutrix narrated the whole story to her mother.The prosecutrix is a mentally retarded and she is suffering from 90% disability.Learned senior counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has been falsely implicated in the case.The applicant and and his family members lived adjacent to the house of the prosecutrix and they had inimical relations and quarrels on various occasions therefore the family of the prosecutrix had enmity against the applicant and his family.Therefore, parents of the prosecutrix lodged a false report and on that basis the applicant has been implicated in the case.Learned senior counsel also pointed out so many discrepancies in the investigation.Therefore, it has been prayed to enlarge the applicant on bail.2 MCRC-53219-2019 On the other hand, learned Panel Lawyer for the respondent/State has opposed the bail application and submits that as per the document available on record the prosecutrix is suffering from 90% severe profound mental retardation and there are strong evidence available against the applicant which leads to dismissal of the application.Having heard learned counsel for the parties.On perusal of the the statements of the prosecutrix recorded under Sections 161 and 164 of Cr.P.C. in which she categorically stated about the act of the applicant and that the prosecutrix is suffering from 90% disability, this Court does not find it to enlarge the applicant on bail.Consequently, this first application for bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on behalf of applicant BHAGWAT S INGH RAGHUVANS HI, is dismissed.(VISHNU PRATAP SINGH CHAUHAN) JUDGE b Digitally signed by BIJU Date: 2020.06.17 16:46:46 +05'30'
['Section 376(2) in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 342 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This revision is directed against the judgment and order dated 6.12.2019 passed by Special Judge, POCSO Act, Allahabad dismissing Criminal Appeal No.93 of 2019 (Ramesh Pal vs State of UP) filed under Section 101 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (for short ''the Act') and affirming the order 16.7.2019 passed by Juvenile Justice Board, Prayagraj refusing the bail plea to the revisionist in Case No.42 of 2019 arising out of Case Crime No.0825 of 2018 under Section 363, 366, 376 IPC, Section 3 /4 POCSO Act and Section 3(2)(v) SC/ST Act, Police station Jhunsi District Prayagraj.Heard Sri Kunjesh Kumar Dubey, learned counsel for the revisionist as well as learned A.G.A. for the State and perused the record.The prosecution case, as per the version of the FIR, is that on 10.11.2018 when the daughter of the informant namely Km.Arti aged about 14 years went to the shop, she was enticed away by the revisionist.It is submitted by the learned counsel for the revisionist that the revisionist has been falsely implicated in the present case.It is further submitted that in the statement under Section 161 Cr.P.C. the victim has clearly stated that the revisionist established relations with her with her consent and she was in love with the revisionist and wanted to marry with him.However, subsequently under the influence of her parents she has changed her version in her statement recorded under Section 164 CrPC making allegation of rape against the revisionist.From the perusal of the statement of the victim under Section 161 CrPC it appears that the victim is a consenting party.As per medical report, age of the victim has been ascertained between 16 to 18 years and and she has refused to get herself medically examined.Learned counsel for the revisionist further submits that the revisionist is juvenile and there is no apprehension of reasoned ground for believing that the release of the revisionist is likely to bring him in association with any known criminals or expose him to mental, physical or psychological danger or his release would defeat the ends of justice.He further submits that except this the revisionist has no previous criminal history.The father of the revisionist is giving his undertaking that after release of the revisionist on bail, he will keep him under his custody and look after him properly.Further, the revisionist undertakes that he will not tamper the evidence and he will always cooperate the trial proceedings.There was no report regarding any previous antecedents of family or background of the revisionist.There is no chance of revisionist's re-indulgence to bring him into association with known criminals.Learned counsel for the revisionist further submits that it is not in dispute that the revisionist is a juvenile as he already been declared juvenile by Juvenile Justice Board, Prayagraj.The revisionist was a juvenile aged 14 years, 2 months and 18 days on the date of occurrence.He was, thus, clearly below 15 years of age.Learned counsel for the revisionist further submits that thereafter the revisionist applied for bail before the Juvenile Justice Board, Prayagraj upon which a report from the District Probation Officer was called for.Hence the present criminal revision has been filed before this Hon'ble Court mainly on the following amongst other grounds:(i) That the bail application of the revisionist was rejected by the court below in a very cursory and arbitrary manner.(iv) That the impugned judgment and orders passed by the learned courts below are apparently illegal, contrary to law and based on erroneous assumption of facts and law.(v) That there was absolutely no material on record to hold that the release of the Juvenile would likely to bring him into association with any known criminal or expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger or his release would defeat the ends of justice, yet the courts below have illegally, arbitrary and on surmises refused the bail of juvenile.(vi) That the courts have erred in law in not considering the true import of Section 12 of the Act, 2015 and thus, the impugned orders passed by the courts below suffer from manifest error of law apparent on the face of record.(vii) That the courts below have acted quite illegally and with material irregularity in not properly considering the case of juvenile in proper and correct perspective which makes the impugned orders passed by the courts below non est and bad in law.(viii) That bare perusal of the impugned orders demonstrate that the same have been passed on flimsy grounds which have occasioned gross miscarriage of justice.Several other submissions in order to demonstrate the falsity of the allegations made against the revisionist have also been placed forth before the Court.In the circumstances, we direct that the bail be granted to the appellant on conditions as may be imposed by the District and Sessions Judge, Faridabad."The appellants have been convicted under Section 302/149, Indian Penal Code by the learned Sessions Judge and have been sentenced to imprisonment for life.Against the said conviction and sentence their appeal to the High Court is pending.Before the High Court application for suspension of sentence and bail was filed but the High Court rejected that prayer indicating therein that the applicants can renew their prayer for bail after one year.After the expiry of one year the second application was filed but the same has been rejected by the impugned order.There is no possibility of early hearing of the appeal in the High Court.In the aforesaid circumstances the applicants be released on bail to the satisfaction of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sehore.The appeal is disposed of accordingly.", this Court is of the view that the present criminal revision may be allowed and the revisionist may be released on bail.In the result, this revision succeeds and is allowed.The impugned judgment and order dated 6.12.2019 passed by Special Judge, POCSO Act, Allahabad in Criminal Appeal No.93 of 2019 (Ramesh Pal vs State of UP) and the order 16.7.2019 passed by Juvenile Justice Board, Prayagraj refusing the bail plea to the revisionist in Case No.42 of 2019 arising out of Case Crime No.0825 of 2018 under Section 363, 366, 376 IPC, Section 3 /4 POCSO Act and Section 3(2)(v) SC/ST Act, Police station Jhunsi District Prayagraj, are hereby set aside and reversed.The bail application of the revisionist stands allowed.Let the revisionist, Ramesh Pal through his natural guardian Ramraj Pal be released on bail in Case Crime No.0825 of 2018 under Section 363, 366, 376 IPC, Section 3 /4 POCSO Act and Section 3(2)(v) SC/ST Act, Police station Jhunsi District Prayagraj upon his natural guardian furnishing a personal bond with two solvent sureties of his relatives each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Juvenile Justice Board, Prayagraj subject to the following conditions:(i) That the natural guardian of the revisionist will furnish an undertaking that upon release on bail the juvenile will not be permitted to come into contact or association with any known criminal or allowed to be exposed to any moral, physical or psychological danger and further that the natural guardian will ensure that the juvenile will not repeat the offence.(ii) The revisionist and his natural guardian will report to the District Probation Officer on the first Wednesday of every calendar month commencing with the first Wednesday of December 2020 and if during any calendar month the first Wednesday falls on a holiday, then on the next following working day.
['Section 363 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 366 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The petitioner is figuring as the 9th accused in PRC No.23 of 2011 onthe file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Nagercoil.The second respondent herein Mrs.Latha who is the sister in lawof the deceased Peruvilai Mohan is the defacto complainant.The firstrespondent took up investigation and filed final report against as many as 10accused.The petitioner herein is figuring as the 9th accused.As per thefinal report, the petitioner has been charged with the offences underSections 109 and 302, 120 B r/w 34 of IPC.As many as 28 List Witnesses are there.Their statements recorded under Sections 161 of Cr.PC have also beenenclosed in the typed set of papers.The final report was taken on file bythe learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Nagercoil and the case is stillpending at the stage of committal proceedings.It is stated that the 10thaccused is still absconding and that therefore the committal proceedingscould not be completed.Contending that there is no legally admissibleevidence against him, the 9th accused has filed this Criminal OriginalPetition to quash the impugned proceedings insofar as he is concerned.2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learnedGovernment Advocate (Crl.Side) for the prosecution.3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that excepting theconfession of the co-accused namely A1 to A3, there is absolutely no othermaterial available against him.This Court posed a direct question to thelearned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) to confirm the veracity of thesubmission made by the petitioner's counsel.In response thereto, theprosecution has filed a written submission.The written submission sets outthe antecedent facts that led to the registration of Crime No.21 of 2010 onthe file of the Vadaseri Police Station.4.It is stated that there was a dispute between the deceased PeruvilaiMohan and the 10th accused with regard to taking action for collecting feesfor car parking at Kanyakumari.Since the 10th accused apprehended that thedeceased was planning to murder him, to preempt him, the 10th accused took the lead and murdered him.It is further stated that the petitioner hereinand the 10th accused are friends and that it was the petitioner whocontacted the first accused and arranged a meeting and also provided all thefacilities for committing the murder.5.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the prosecution placedreliance on the statement made by the defacto complainant which has been enclosed at Page No.8 of the typed set of the papers.Accordingly, theimpugned prosecution in in PRC No.23 of 2011 on the file of the learnedJudicial Magistrate No.II, Nagercoil is quashed insofar as the petitioner isconcerned.It is further directed that the police shall secure theabsconding accused soon so that the committal proceedings get concluded early.The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District shall monitor thisaspect.10.This Criminal Original Petition is allowed as indicated above.Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.1.The Inspector of Police, Vadaseri Police Station, Kanyakumari District.2.The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District.3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 109 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The case of the prosecution briefly runs as under:P.Ws.1 and 3 are spouses.P.Ws.2 and 4 are their sons.They are residing in Karunguzhi in Cuddalore district.On 25.3.2006, P.Ws.1 and 3 have left Puducherry.There was house-breaking.25 sovereigns of gold jewels and cash Rs.1,25,000/- were missing from the bureau.Inspite of search, they cannot be found.On 29.3.2007, at Vadalur Police station, P.W.1 gave Ex.P1 complaint to P.W.10 S.I. of Police.He registered this case (Ex.P10 F.I.R.).P.W.11 Inspector took up his investigation.He visited the scene house.Prepared Ex.P2 Observation Mahazar in the presence of P.W.6 and another person.Drew Ex.P11 Rough sketch.At a place, near Vadalur, P.W.1 seized gold chain from A-1 based on his confessional statement Ex.It was witnessed to by P.W.7 and one Rajendran.A-1 and A-2 in C.C.No.85 of 2006 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Cudddalore are the revision petitioners.They were tried for the offences under Sections 457 and 380 I.P.C. before the said Court.To substantiate the charges, prosecution examined P.Ws.1 to 11, marked Ex.Relying on the said evidence, the trial Court convicted and sentenced them as under:(i) 457 I.P.C One year R.I. and fine Rs.1000/- each(ii) 380 I.P.C.One year R.I.and fine Rs.1000/- eachBoth sentences were directed to run concurrently.P.W.11 also recorded Ex.P7 confessional statement from A-2 in the presence of P.Ws.8 and 9 and recovered gold jewel under Mahazar in the presence of said witnesses.A-1 and A-2 were produced before the Court.Case properties were also produced before the Court.The trial Court solely relying on Sec.27 Evidence Act recoveries, convicted and sentenced them.Aggrieved, A-1 and A-2 preferred an appeal in C.A.No.73 of 2008 before the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court No.2), Cuddalore.8 The learned Appellate Judge confirmed their conviction and sentence and dismissed the appeal.In the circumstances, they have directed this revision.The learned counsel for the revision petitioners contended that the available evidence as against A-1 and A-2 is Section 27 Evidence Act recovery.It is a make-believe affair.No prudent man will believe this artificial recovery.There is inconsistencies in the evidence of the prosecution witnesses.Further, the evidence of recovery witnesses would show that they have not actually seen the recoveries.Based on such evidence, a conviction cannot be sustained.In this connection, the learned counsel for the revision petitioners cited Vijayakumar @ Kutty Vs.State through Inspector of Police, Kovilpatti East Police Station, Thoothukudi Dist.(2012(1) MWN (Cr.) 463 (DB) and Chinna Pillai & another Vs.State through the Inspector of Police, Krishnagiri (MANU/TN/1068/2012).On the other hand, the learned Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) submitted that in this case the recovery evidence is clinching.The case properties were recovered based on the confessional statement of the accused.Recovery witnesses P.Ws.7 and 9 have clearly stated about recording of the confession and recovery of the gold items.This evidence is sufficient to convict the accused.In the circumstances, the trial Court as well as the Appellate Court have rightly convicted and punished them.I have anxiously considered the rival submissions, perused the impugned judgments, entire materials on record and also the decisions cited at the bar.Now, the question is whether the finding of guilty recorded by both the Courts below suffers from legality and propriety.This case is solely based on Sec.27 Evidence Act recovery.The recoveries were stated to have been effected by P.W.11 Investigation officer.M.Os.1 and 2 gold chain belong to P.W.1/defacto complainant who identified them as of his own.The question arose whether both Courts were right in recording finding of guilty solely based on the evidence of P.Ws.7, 9 and 11 and Ex.With respect to recovery from A-1, P.W.7 has been examined.The recoveries stated to have taken place nearly 6 months after the occurrence.In his chief examination, P.W.7 stated that at about 9.30 a.m., near tea stall, in Vadalur, A-1 was having 5-1/2 sovereigns of gold chain M.O.2 in his hand and some policemen were around him.A-1 is stated to be a robberer.Whether he would carry the stolen item/s openly is a million dollar question.No prudent man will believe this.Further, in his cross examination, P.W.7 stated that the police had obtained his signatures in some papers.It indicatesthat P.W.7 has not witnessed the recovery.The same is to be viewed along with the subsequent recovery stated to have been effected based on the confessional statement of A-1 from one Nataraj's land in Karunguzhi.With respect to the recovery from A-2, P.W.9 has been examined.P.W.9 says that at about 9.45 a.m. when he came out of Anandha Bhavan hotel in Vadalur, A-2 was having 2 sovereigns of gold chain in his hand and policemen were also there.He too did not directly witnessed the actual recovery of jewel.The other witness P.W.8 turned hostile.Further, P.W.9 flately stated that he did not know anything about the jewel.This evidence has also been recorded by the trial Court.From Exhibit P-4 confessional statement of the accused, the learned Principal Sessions Judge,Tuticorin, recorded that It means, if he is taken, from the concealed place, he will produce the bill-hook, which was used to kill Madasamy.Evidence recorded by the learned Principal Sessions Judge from the recovery witness P.W.10 Velusamy, V.A.O is also on similar line.The Trial Court had admitted in evidence the culpatory part of the confessional statement of the accused also.It is the duty of the Court to dissect the evidence regarding the confession and to; divide the sentence into its component parts and only admit that part, which led to the discovery of the particularfact, viz., the hidden property.''In this case, both the trial Court as well as the Appellate Court have failed to note this important aspect of law and they have not appreciated the said evidence in proper perspective.In the circumstances, the finding of guilty recorded by both the Courts based on such evidence suffers from legality and propriety.In the circumstances, ordered as under:(1) This Criminal revision is allowed.(2) The conviction recorded and sentence awarded by the trial Court as well as the Appellate Court are set aside.(3) The revision petitioners/A-1 and A-2 are acquitted under Section 457 and 380 I.P.C.(4) The fine amount paid shall be refunded to them.10.11.2016Index : Yes Internet : Yes vaanTo1 The Principal Sessions Judge, Cuddalore2 The Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Tract Court No.II), Cuddalore3 The Judicial Magistrate No.III, Cuddalore4 The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras5 The Superintendent, Central Prison, Cuddalore6 The Inspector of Police, Vadalur Police station.DR.P.DEVADASS, J., vaan Crl.R.C.No.16 of 201110.11.2016http://www.judis.nic.in
['Section 457 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 380 in The Indian Penal Code']
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None for the parties.(Judgment) (Delivered on 22nd of July , 2014) This Appeal under Section 378 of Cr.P.C. has been filed by the complainant against the judgment of acquittal dated 30.1.1997 passed by learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sausar, Chhindwara in Criminal Case No.265/1993 acquitting the respondents hereinafter reffered as 'accused' from the charges punishable under Section 494/109 of IPC.2. To appreciate the say of the appellant, I would like to say that basic case that was placed before the trial Court in nutshell is that marriage of complainant Indirabai was performed with accused Prabhakar as per Hindu rites and rituals 20 years ago.However, as no issue was born, the behavior of the accused and his family was changed and they tortured the 2 Cr.A.No.238 of 1998 complainant and pressurized her to give her consent for second marriage.After threatening to set on fire, under due pressure, they got signature of the complainant and her brother on stamp.The complainant filed a complaint alleging that she was a legally wedded wife of accused Prabhakar and as he performed second marriage and other family members parents of accused, another accused Nos. 3 & 4 Lalano Bai and Hareramjee, both died during pendency of this appeal, gave him assistant, they were liable for the offence punishable under Section 494 read with Section 109 of IPC.2 Cr.A.No.238 of 1998Learned trial Court framed charge punishable under Section 494/109 the Indian Penal Code against the accused who abjured their guilt; therefore, they were put to trial.The prosecution has examined Indira Bai (PW/1), Maroti (PW/2), Ramji (PW/3) and exhibited one document to prove his case.During the statement under Section 313 of the Cr.P.C. the accused denied all the evidence put up against them and pleaded their innocence.Defence examined Ramesh (DW/1) and Raghunath (DW/2).Learned trial judge after appreciating the evidence on record, recorded impugned judgment of acquittal, hence, this appeal by the complainant Indira Bai.As per appeal memo, it is submitted that the impugned judgment passed by the learned trial court is illegal, contrary and is erroneous both of facts and in law.It is further mentioned that the learned trial court erred in not appreciating the oral as well as documentary evidence available on record 3 Cr.A.No.238 of 1998 which clearly corroborated the prosecution story, hence, judgment of acquittal passed by the trial Court be set aside and the accused may be convicted.3 Cr.A.No.238 of 1998
['Section 494 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 109 in The Indian Penal Code']
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P.C filed by the applicant.The applicant has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 342/2019 registered at Police Station- Vijay Nagar, Indore District - Indore for the offence punishable under Sections 420, 467, 46834 of IPC.In such circumstances, prayer is made to enlarge the applicant on bail.Per contra, learned GA opposes the bail application and submits that no case is made out for grant of bail to the applicant.Case diary perused.Taking into consideration all the facts and circumstances of the case, without commenting on the merits of the case, the application is allowed.It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on his/her furnishing personal bond in the sum of Rs. 50,000/- ( Rs. Fifty Thousand only) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Trial Court for his/her appearance before the trial Court on the dates given by the concerned Court and also comply with the conditions enumerated under Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C.CC as per rules.(Ms. Vandana Kasrekar) Judge Digitally signed by AMOL N MAHANAG Date: 2020.01.30 16:51:48 +05'30'
['Section 467 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Heard on admission.The applicant has challenged the order dated 1.7.2011 passed by 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Sagar in S.T. No.375/11 by which the charges for the offences punishable under Sections 450, 376(1) and 506-II of IPC were framed.No charges of such offences could be framed against the applicant.Learned Panel Lawyer for the State opposes the application.It is possible that due to some relation of the prosecutrix with some other person, child could born but the allegations of rape etc were made by the prosecutrix against the applicant and at present, the testimony of the prosecutrix cannot be examined, therefore, order passed by the trial Court seems to be legal.For framing of charges, it would be clear that if the evidence is considered as it is, then conviction must be directed for some offences and if it is so then the charges for such offences shall be framed.Consequently, the revision filed by the applicant is hereby dismissed at motion stage.(N.K. GUPTA) JUDGE pnkj
['Section 450 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code']
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By a common order, M.Cr.C. Nos. 24122/2017 and 27827/2017 sh moved by applicants Smt. Satya Devi and Smt. Rajkumari Kewat for e anticipatory bail and M.Cr.C. No. 21164/2017 moved by principal ad accused Pushpraj Patel for grant of regular bail have been disposed of.Pr The applications under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 have been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to a hy applicants Satya Devi @ Gudiya Patel, Smt. Rajkumari Kewat and Bhairo Prasad Patel herein who are apprehending their arrests in ad connection with Crime No. 294/2017 for the offences punishable M under sections 363, 366, 376, 34 of I.P.C. and Section 3/4 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 registered at of Police Station-Gadh, District-Rewa and the application under Section rt 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been filed for grant of ou regular bail on behalf of applicant Pushpraj Patel.The allegation against applicant Pushpraj Patel is that he has C abducted and raped the minor daughter of the complainant.h Learned counsel for the State has submitted that age of the ig prosecutrix is about 15 years and 8 months.On 7/09/2017, the mother of the prosecutrix registers an F.I.R. under Sections 363 and 366 of I.P.C. stating that she suspects that her daughter has been kidnapped by applicant Pushpraj Patel.The prosecutrix was recovered on 10/09/2017 and on 11/09/2017, her 161 statement has been recorded.She says that applicants Satya Devi, Rajkumari Kewat and Bhairo Prasad had assisted the main accused Pushpraj Patel in the case.How they have assisted the main accused is not spelt out correctly and the allegation to that effect is omnibus.The M.L.C. is inconclusive and the F.S.L. report shows that there were no human sperm in the vaginal slide taken from the prosecutrix and her clothes.sh The charge-sheet has been filed.e Under the circumstances, the application M.Cr.C. No. ad 21164/2017 filed on behalf of applicant Pushpraj Patel is allowed Pr and he shall be enlarged on bail on his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) with one a solvent surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court hy and M.Cr.The applicants shall C join investigation as and when called upon to do so by the police.h C.C. as per rules.ig H (ATUL SREEDHARAN) JUDGE vy Digitally signed by VAIBHAV YEOLEKAR VAIBHAV DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH JABALPUR, postalCode=482001, st=Madhya Pradesh, 2.5.4.20=5d417c5e2cdb0fdfcea7271b91298 YEOLEKAR 9fffd7a8d3dbf63db4ebdc42355e64abf7c, 2.5.4.45=0321007752E925403D6A9CA64C0 AF28688DDCEFD19008152D550BB9E37BE4 DAFFE2DB9, cn=VAIBHAV YEOLEKAR Date: 2018.01.17 17:23:20 +05'30'
['Section 366 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 363 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This is first bail application filed by the applicants/accused under Section 438 of Cr.P.C for grant of anticipatory bail, who are apprehending their arrest in connection with Crime No. 329/2020 registered at Police Station Simariya, District Panna for the offence punishable under Sections, 354, 354 (D), 323, 294, 506 read with 34 of IPC and Section 7/8 of the POCSO Act.Prosecution case is that the applicant's son made sexual assault on the prosecutrix and thereafter, applicants made quarrel with the parents of the prosecurtix and abused them and beaten and threatened to kill them.If the prosecution story considered as it, against them, hardly an offence under Section 323, 294, 506 read with Section 34 of IPC would be made out which are bailable offence.In the circumstance, there are entitled to get benefit of anticipatory bail.Learned P.L., opposed the application and prayed for its rejection.If they failed to do so, the effect of this order shall be vacated automatically.The applicant/accused are directed to join the investigation immediately and fully co-operate with the investigation.They shall further abide by the other conditions enumerated in sub-section (2) of Section 438 of Cr.P.C.Certified copy as per rules.(J.P.GUPTA) JUDGE VKV/-Digitally signed by VINAY KUMAR VERMA Date: 2020.08.28 03:45:16 -07'00'
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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As per prosecution story, M.P. State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "MPSEDC") is a body working under State of M.P. Department of Science and Technology.In the year 2012 Government of Madhya Pradesh appointed MPSEDC, as the Nodal Agency for MP e-procurement portal.MPSEDC selected M/s Tata Consultancy Services with Antares Systems Ltd. as the new Implementation Agency for end-to-end e-Procurement solutions.The New Service Providers undertook the Customization, Integration, Implementation and Maintenance of Single, Unitary, Web Based e- Procurement Software (Portal) with the specified modules which also include E-Tendering.Applicant Manohar M.N. was the Vice President of Antares Systems Ltd. and was the project in-charge on behalf of the company.Co-accused Nandkishor Brahme THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.State of M.P through EOW.) 2 was posted as OSD in MPSEDC from the year 2012 and was assigned the duty as Nodal Officer of E-Tendering Project.In E- Tendering Project, MPSEDC made a platform available to various Government Departments for floating tenders.In the tendering processes the concerned Department which issued the tender uploaded its tender on the portal, on which last date of filing tender and the time of its opening was mentioned.While issuing the tender, the concerned officer also attached the public key of his digital signature.The tenderer after registering himself on MP e- Procurement portal filled the tender and after filing the tender, submitted the tender on the portal after it was encrypted by the public key of the officer concerned attached with the tender.After submission of the tender, no departmental officer, e-tendering company or other person could open the tender before its opening time.On 11th April, 2018 at the time of opening of three tenders Nos. 91, 93 & 94 floated by the Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam Maryadit (here in after referred as "MPJNM") the computer displayed a message that "the contents of the document had been modified".On that service provider company Antares Systems Ltd. was directed to submit the report after inquiry.In the first report given by the team of Antares Systems Ltd after examining the system they mentioned that there was no irregularity and only attributed the message to technical defect.However, they also stated that further technical analysis was going on.Thereafter, on 05/05/2019 Antares Systems Ltd. again gave the Root Cause Analysis Report (R.C.A.) mentioning therein that the tenders had been tampered with.On that the then Managing Director of MPSIDC informed MPJNM for canceling these bids and also directed Antares Systems Ltd. to enquire all the tenders, which were floated by the various Government department between 01/01/2018 to 30/04/2018 on E-Portal.On that the team of employees of Antares Systems Ltd.THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.State of M.P through EOW.) 3 again enquired the matter and gave the report to the effect that during the check period six other tenders i.e. tender of MP Road Development Corporation No.786, Public Works Department Tender Nos. 49813, 49982 & 49985 and tender of Water Resources Department Nos. 10030 & 10044 were also manipulated similarly.During the performance test, OSMO was provided with user IDs and Bidder IDs by the Antares Ltd. In the month of June, 2016 OSMO stated that it was not able to conduct a performance test of the whole system and thus could not complete the process of testing.It is further stated that the manipulation was done by one of the user ID and bid IDs.For manipulating the tenders of MPJNM, a demo file was created on MP e-procurement portal.That file was created using ID PT 4, which was given to OSMO IT Solutions at the time of performance testing and they also used digital signature certificate (DSC) of Keshav Rao Uikey.The SIM of this mobile number was registered in the name of co-accused Varun Chaturvedi and was being used by co-accused Vinay Choudhary.State of M.P through EOW.) 5 using bidder ID number 15597 and vendor ID number QK 829 846 pasted the said bids in demo file.Thus, they were able to see the figures/bids submitted by all the bidders in encrypted form.Applicant Manohar M.N. was the Vice President of Antraes Systems Ltd and was the project in-charge of e- Procurement Softwar (Portal) on behalf of the company.Heard with the aid of case diary.The first bail application of the applicant has been dismissed on merits vide order dated 25.06.2019 passed in M.Cr.Thereupon, on the direction of Chief Secretary of M.P. Government a preliminary enquiry was conducted by the Economic Offence Wing.In the preliminary enquiry it was found that after changing the bid price of tender Nos. 91, 93 & 94 of MPJNM amounting to Rs.1,769 crore the M/s GVPR Engineers Limited Hyderabad for tender No.91, M/s the Hume Pipe Company Limited Mumbai for tender No. 93 and M/s JMC Projects India Limited Mumbai for tender No. 94 were made lowest bidder (L1), likewise by tampering the two tenders of the Public Works Department Tenders Nos.49985 & 49982 amounting to Rs.13.46 crores, M/s Ramkumar Narwani Bhopal, were made lowest bidder, in the Tender no. 4981319 amounting to 15 crores, Sorathiya Velji Ratna and Company Vadodara were made lowest bidder.After tampering the tender of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation amounting to Rs.7.86 crores M/s Madhav Infra projects Vadodara, Water Resources Department tender Nos.10030 & 10044 total amounting to Rs.1135 Crore, M/s Max Mantena Micro JV Hyderabad and Sorathiya Velji Ratna Baroda were made a lowest bidder (L-1), due to which companies earned illegal profits.On the basis of that preliminary evidences and findings of a probe report of the Computer Emergency Response Team, New Delhi, Crime No.12/2019 was registered at Economic Offences Wing, Bhopal (M.P.) for the offence punishable under Sections 120- B, 420, 468, 471 of the IPC, Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 7 read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act against applicant and other co-accused persons.THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.Thereafter, hackers entered into the database through the staging server, where original tenders were stored and this process was done through virtual private network (VPN), the access of which was only with co-accused Nandkishore Bramhe.After reaching the database server hackers accessed the file where the original tenders were saved.They copied the details of all the bidders, who submitted the bids, which were encrypted.After copying the bids they again came back to the demo tender file created by them earlier and by THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.After seeing the amount filed by each bidder another demo file was created in the second demo file, the encrypted bids as visible in the first demo file were pasted in the second demo file.Again by using the bidder ID No.15597 having vendor ID number QK29846 they manipulated the bids and made the person they wanted to benefit as the lowest bidder (L-1).After making the change in the second demo file and placing a wrong bidder L-1 hackers copied the encrypted/manipulated bid value and again by using the staging server reached the database server through a VPN, access of which was given to co-accused Nandkishore Bramhe, opened the original tender file and pasted the said encrypted manipulated bid value next to the name of the bidder they wanted to benefit and thus manipulated the bids.Learned counsel of the applicant submitted that the applicant is nowhere involved in that scam.He is the Assistant vice President of the ASL Company.ASL is a company specializing in software management particularly pertaining to the public e-procurement, since the year 1997 and ever since has been working to the satisfaction of the Government Agencies throughout the Country.ASL has continuously been providing the software e-procurement services to the State of Punjab, Goa and certain other States.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.State of M.P through EOW.) 6 and looking to the reputation of the companies and other relevant factors.TCS along with ASL were successful bidders and accordingly a Tri- Party agreement was executed between MPSEDC, ASL and TCS.It is further submitted that they had a pre-defined duty in their respective expertise in managing the aforesaid e- procurement portal.Accordingly, the security of the portal entirely rested with MPSEDC.In this regard applicant is also filed the copy of said Tri-Party agreement.The bids were altered at the user ID level, which had nothing to do with the operations of the software functions, which was being performed by ASL.The applicant has falsely been implicated in the crime.On the other hand, learned counsel for the respondent/EOW opposed the prayer and submitted that the whole responsibility of security of e-procurement portal was with the applicant Manohar M.N. since he was the head of Antares in respect of e-procurement portal at Bhopal.In the latter produced by Suresh Kumar CEO of Antares this fact is mentioned.Applicant Manohar M.N. was hand and gloves with all the co-accused persons and just to benefit them came with the first report dated 17/04/2018 that there was no tempering in the bids.Even prior to that Antares also sent an Email THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.State of M.P through EOW.) 7 on 11/04/2018 mentioning that no irregularity was found.Later, when the said tempering came to the knowledge of higher officials second finding report was given accepting that the tempering had happened in the whole tendering process, which shows that he was also involved in the conspiracy.No manipulation could have taken place without the knowledge of applicant Manohar M.N. The demo files which were used in the manipulation in the bids were created and made available to OSMO by the applicant Manohar M.N. and by using the bidder ID, bids were changed and manipulated.On the request of co-accused Nandkishore Brahme VPN Access was given to him, which was also used by the Antares from his Bangalore office for maintenance of the eprocurement portal.That VPN was used in the tender manipulation.By assessing the database through the staging server, data had been read from genuine tenders and copied to blank tenders name Demo.The said faulty process was created by applicant Manohar M.N. so that the other co-accused persons could access the main database seamlessly and manipulation could be done.Although earlier bail application of the applicant was rejected on merit by this Court vide order dated 25.06.2019 passed in M.Cr.It is alleged that the demo files which were used in the manipulation in the bids were created and made available THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.C. No.35958/2019 (Manohar M.N. Vs.This order will remain operative subject to compliance of the following conditions by the applicant :-The applicant will comply with all the terms and conditions of the bond executed by him;The applicant will cooperate in the investigation/trial, as the case may be;The applicant will not indulge himself in extending inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the fact of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to the Police Officer, as the case may be;The applicant shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which he is accused;The applicant will not seek unnecessary adjournments during the trial; and THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH M.Cr.The applicant will not leave India without prior permission of the trial Court/Investigating Officer, as the case may be.C.C. on payment of usual charges.
['Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 467 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code']
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JUDGMENT Vaidya, J.The State has filed the above appeals against the orders of acquittal passed by the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Manmad, on October 28, 1967, in two criminal cases before him, both of which related to an incident which took place at about 7-30 p.m. on October 7, 1966, in Manmad.The first information in one case was given by one Zumbarlal Rajmal Chajed and the first information in the other case was given by one Parasmal Mesulal Jain relating to the said incident.As these two appeals relate to the same incident and involve a common question of law, they can be disposed of by a single judgment.Criminal Appeal No. 238 of 1968 arises out of Criminal case No. 778 of 1966 before the said Magistrate.A chargesheet was filed before him on October 15, 1966, against the seven respondents in that appeal, viz., (1) Bherulal Dagdulal Jain, (2) Kantilal Dagdulal Bardiya, (3) Madanlal Panalal Bardiya, (4) Dharmachand Dagduram Bardiya, (5) Parasmal Bherulal Bardiya, (6) Balu Kondaji Karde and (7) Shridhar Waman Paliwal.It was alleged in the said charge-sheet by the Police Sub-Inspector, Manmad city, that on October 7, 1966, at 7-30 p.m., the seven accused formed an unlawful assembly in an open street of Manmad city inasmuch as, as a result of a meeting of a bank, they entertained a common object of beating the complainant Zumbarlal Rajmal Chajed and witneses Amarchand Babulal Chajed, Manakchand Rajmal Chajed and Motilal Rajmal Chajed and in pursuance of that common object, they voluntarily caused injuries to them with blows and kicks and with wooden pieces and bamboo sticks and also abused them and threatened to kill them and thereby committed offences under Sections 147, 148, 323, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.Thereafter the case was adjourned from time to time for various reasons till March 17, 1967, when the parties filed an application exh.15 signed by the complainant Zumbarlal, the seven accused persons and the witnesses who were alleged to have been hurt in the course of riot.This application was objected to on behalf of the prosecution on the ground that by law, partial compounding was not allowed and if the parties wanted withdrawal, they should move the District Magistrate in respect of the offences mentioned in the charge-sheet.The Judicial Magistrate, however, passed the following order on that very day:It may be noted here that in the application exh.15 the complainant, the accused and the witnesses referred to above had mentioned that the compromise was arrived at as a result of the efforts of many gentlemen and leaders.It also stated that the signatories to exh.15 belonged to merchant class and respectable families and as a result of this compromise, the relations among them were as they were before the incident and had become very harmonious and peaceful.On April 14, 1967, the accused filed an application exh.17 for adjournment of the case stating that they had applied to the District Magistrate for withdrawing the case and that application was not decided.It is most regrettable that the District Magistrate does not appear to have passed any order with regard to the withdrawal inspite of the waiting by the parties and the Court for more than four months.On August 4, 1967, the Judicial Magistrate who had succeeded the previous Judicial Magistrate framed a charge against the seven accused under Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code, the material portion of which was as under:That you on or about the 7-10-60 at 7-30 P.M. at Manmad were members of an unlawful assembly and did in prosecution of common object of such assembly, viz., to cause hurt to Zumbarmal Chhajed, committed the offence of rioting and at that time were armed with deadly weapons and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code....The accused pleaded not guilty to the said charge.After framing the charge, the case was adjourned from time to time till September 20, 1967, when prosecution witness No. 1 Zumbarlal, the complainant, was examined as a witness.He proved his first information before the police at exh.Immediately after his evidence was recorded, an application was filed by the pleader for the accused submitting as under:The police have chargesheeted the accused under sections 147, 323, 504, 506, 34, I.P.C. Except under Section 147, I.P.C., the offences under other sections are compoundable and are compounded.The complainant has averred that he has compounded the offence under Section 147, I.P.C. also.He does not intend to proceed with the trial.It is therefore requested that the accused may please be acquitted.This application was resisted on behalf of the prosecution on several grounds.The learned Magistrate, however, overruled the objections on behalf of the prosecution and following the decision of the Patna High Court in Ramphal v. State of Bihar (1964) 2 Cr. L. J. 111, came to the conclusion that since the main offences were compounded, there could not be a trial of the offence under Section 148, Indian Penal Code.He also relied on a judgment of the Assistant Judge of Nasik which was cited before him.He concluded that the offence under Section 148, Indian Penal Code must fail as the main offences have been compounded.He, therefore, acquitted accused Nos. 1 to 7 of the offence under Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code.In Criminal Appeal No. 240 of 1948 also the charge-sheet was filed on October 15, 1966, against the seven accused, viz., (1) Amarchand Babulal Chajed, (2) Babulal Rajmal Chajed, (3) Zumbarlal Rajmal Chajed, (4) Manakchand Rajmal Chajed, (5) Motilal Rajmal Chajed, (6) Bhaskar Shankar Nagare, (7) Sakharam Gopinath Barde.It may be noted that the accused Zumbarlal was the complainant in the other case.The accused Amarchand, Babulal Manakchand and Motilal were cited as witnesses in the other case.This case also took a parallel course to the other case and an application exh.15 was filed on March 17, 1967, i.e., on the same day on which exh.15 was filed in the other case and with the same contents signed by the complainant, the accused and the injured witnesses who were cited in the charge-sheet.The application was opposed on the same grounds on behalf of the prosecution and the learned Magistrate on the very day passed an order as follows:Thereafter an application was filed on September 20, 1967, which was similar to the application exh.27 in the other case.It is difficult to understand from the report as to how inspite of the composition of the offence under Section 447, there was a conviction under Sections 143 and 447 of the Indian Penal Code, which conviction was upheld by Wallace J. It may be that the circumstances in that case showed that the two offences were distinct.No point arose in that ease as to whether the alleged offence under Section 447 was distinct from the offence under Section 143, although Wallace J. has pointed out that on a construction of Section 143 itself an offence under Section 143 was distinct from the criminal offence which the persons agreed and intended to commit.This led to hot words.On the following day at about 8 or 8-30 a.m., Ramphal Gope and others, who were the accused ill that case, came to the house of Ramdeo and demanded the price at once.The accused assaulted Ramdeo.Some of them went to the police.The police filed two charge-sheets against the fourteen accused who are involved in the two cases.In the result, both the appeals are dismissed.
['Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 143 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 447 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 279 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 337 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 511 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The prosecution case in short are as follows;"On February 15, 1985 at about 8.35 P.M. the complainant Marjina and her brother Hossain Sheikh returned house after their days work and Hossain started playing with his son on the courtyard.At that time, Sefali Sheikh, wife of Gofur Sheikh residing in the next house asked him to come to their house as Gofur was calling him.In response to that the brother of the complainant went there.Sometime thereafter around quarter to nine the complainant was attracted by an alarm raised from the house of Gofur "Chor Chor".When she rushed there and found his brother Hossain Sheikh inside the room of Gofur Sheikh and accused Gofur Sheikh, Sefali Sheikh, Ikramul Sheikh and Johur Sheikh were assaulting him.As soon as she arrived there the accused persons fled away and she found that blood is oozing out from the abdomen of Hossain Sheikh.Out of the four accused persons one of them has assaulted her brother on his abdomen with a knife.Thereafter, her brother was removed to Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries."Form No. J (1) IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction Appellate Side Present:The Hon'ble Justice Ashim Kumar Roy C.R.A. No. 467 of 1988 Gofur Sheikh & Ors.Versus The State & Anr.This appeal is directed against an order of conviction under Section 304 Part II, read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentence of rigorous imprisonment for three years with fine and default clause.The appellant in the instant appeal along with another were placed on trial before the Learned Additional Sessions Judge, 2nd Court, Nadia, to answer a charges under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code.After trial while the Learned Sessions Judge acquitted the accused Sefali Sheikh @ Bibi, but convicted the present three appellants under Section 304 Part II read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced each of them to suffer rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs. 2000/- and in default to suffer rigorous imprisonment for six months.Upon a FIR being lodged with the aforesaid allegations a First Information Report under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code was registered.After completion of investigation police also submitted charge-sheet for the self-same offence.Subsequently, the appellant and another Sefali Sheikh were placed on trial before the Learned Sessions Judge, 2nd Court, Nadia to answer a charge under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code.In the trial while present three appellants were convicted under Section 304 Part II/ 34 of the Indian Penal Code, the other accused Sefali Sheikh was acquitted.During the trial prosecution in order to establish its case examined as many as 10 witnesses.Out of them P.W. 1, Marjina Bewa, the sister of the deceased, P.W. 2 Momena Bewa, wife of the deceased, P.W. 3 Selina Bibi, sister of the deceased and P.W. 5 Asrajan Bewa, mother of the deceased claimed to be the eye witnesses of the occurrence.While P.W. 4 Kurban Sheikh is a post occurrence witness.P.W. 6 Dr. Bimalendu Tarafdar is the doctor to whom injured Hossain Sheikh, was brought at Santipur General Hospital.P.W. 8 Dr. Swarup Kundu is the Autopsy Surgeon.P.W. 9 is a Judicial Magistrate.P.W. 7 is a police constable and P.W. 10 is the Investigating Officer of the case.In addition to that prosecution has relied on a retracted confessional statement of accused Gofur Sheikh (Exhibit - 4).Heard Mr. Abhijit Basu, the learned advocate appearing on behalf of the appellants as well as Mr. Swapan Kumar Mallick, the learned advocate appearing on behalf of the State.Perused the evidence on record as well as other materials viz. the confessional statement of the accused, First Information Report etc.According to the P.W. 1, the defacto-complainant of the case after arriving at the house of the accused Gofur along with Momena Bewa wife of Hossain and her mother Asrajan, she found that accused Johur was assaulting Hossain with fist and blows, when the accused Sefali, Gofur, Ikramul were present there.She also noticed that blood was oozing out from his abdomen.Thereafter, Hossain was taken to their house and he stated to them that Ikramul hit on his belly by a Kirich.Her allegations that she went to the house of Gofur with Selina, wife of the Hossain Momena and her mother and found accused Johur was assaulting Hossain by fist and blows and Hossain told her that accused Ikramul assaulted him on his abdomen with one Kirich was contradicted during her cross- examination with reference to her allegations made by her in the First Information Report.It appears in the FIR no such allegation was made.According to the P.W. 2 Momena Bewa, the wife of the deceased Hossain when she arrived at the place of occurrence with others she found her husband Hossain Sheikh was standing pressing his abdomen and Ikramul was cleaning a bloodstained knife.In her cross-examination she was contradicted with her allegations that she found Ikramul cleaning a bloodstained knife.It appears from the examination of the Investigating Officer of the case that no such statement was made by her to the police during investigation.The witness has not stated anything about the presence of any of the appellants at the spot except Ikramul.P.W. 3 Selina Bibi stated that as she along with other witnesses reached Gofur's house noticed that Johur was assaulting Hossain with fist and blows catching his collar.She also noticed one injury in the abdomen of Hossain and Hossain told him that wife of Gofur caused such injury.Her allegation that Gofur was assaulting Hossain by fist and blows by catching his collar stand contradicted with reference to her statement before the police.According to the Investigating Officer of the case no such statement was made to him.This witness had not stated about the presence of any other appellants except Johur.P.W. 5 Asrajan Bewa stated in her evidence that having reached the house of Gofur she found that Johur was assaulting Hossain by catching his collar.At the time she noticed that Hossain received a bleeding injury on his abdomen and told her that wife of the Gofur caused such injury.This witness admitted that she was never examined by the police and she not stated anything to the police about the incident as was stated in her chief.This witness also mentioned anything about the presence of Ikramul at the spot.All the witnesses however stated that Hossain went to the house of Gofur on being called by his wife Sefali Sheikh Having carefully perusing the evidence on record I find that the wife of the deceased P.W. 2 Momena Bewa has not made any claim that her husband disclosed who caused the injury.While according to P.W. 1 Marjina Bewa, the deceased Hossain told her that he was assaulted by Ikramul but P.W. 3 Selina Bibi and P.W. 5 Asrajan Bewa both stated that Hossain told them that the injury was caused by Sefali Sheikh, the wife of the Gofur Sheikh.However, Sefali Sheikh has been acquitted in the trial.Since the alleged dying declaration of Hossain Sheikh made to the witnesses as regards to his assailants is contradictory and none of the said witnesses during investigation made disclosure to the police about such dying declaration I am not inclined to act thereupon.It is also to be noted although according to the prosecution case the P.W. 2 Momena Bewa, the wife of the deceased Hossain rushed to the spot together with other witnesses viz. P.W. 1, P.W. 3 and P.W. 5 but she was silent about any disclosure by Hossain.It is well settled a confession without corroboration can very well be acted upon to record conviction but as a rule of prudence court must seek other circumstances to corroborate a confession particularly when the same is retracted although each and every circumstances mentioned in the confessional statement is not required to be corroborated separately and independently but the broad fact of the confession must be corroborated.In the instant case, this court already declined to rely on the evidence of the alleged eye witnesses to the occurrence as their statement stands contradicted on very vital and material points.Moreover, the story spelt out by the appellant Gofur Sheikh in his retracted confession has not been corroborated by any evidence.The appellant Gofur in his confession allegedly claimed to be responsible for causing injuries but claimed that he has not caused such injury with the intention to kill the deceased but he did so when he found that deceased was attempting to rape his wife and being apprehended by him was trying to flee away.None of the witnesses implicated accused Gofur for causing injury on the deceased Hossain.For the reasons stated above, I am of the opinion that prosecution has not been able to prove its case and thus the impugned order of conviction cannot be sustained.In the result appeal succeeds and stands allowed.
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The prosecution case in short was that on or about 8.4.1977 the appellant along with the other accused persons kidnapped a minor girl Parvinnessa from the lawful guardianship of her father Abdul Rahaman-P.W. 1 from his residence at Calcutta.The prosecution examined 8 witnesses of whom P.Ws. 1 and 4 are the father and brother respectively of Parvinnessa.P.Ws. 2 and 3 are the doctor and the radiologist who examined the girl.P.Ws 5 and 6 are the witnesses who were present at the time of the recovery of the girl from the house of the appellant.P.Ws 7 and 8 are police personnel.P.W 7 is the officer who recovered the girl from the house of the appellant, while P.W 8 is the Investigating Officer of this case.The defence is one of total denial.No witnesses were examined by the defence.The fact the girl was a minor at the time when she was recovered has not been disputed in this case.The learned advocate for the state has not been able to point out any evidence or any material in this case relating to the taking or the enticing of the minor in question by the appellant save and except that she was in fact found in the house of the appellant and recovered thereafter.P.W. 1 the father of the girl has stated that she has since been married and has gone on tour with her husband and it is not known when she will return.He has deposed that he does not know her present whereabouts.He has stated that his daughter used to visit her relatives without his permission and that his daughter did not leave with his permission nor did anyway take his permission so far as the present incident is concerned.He has stated that he was not examined by the Investigating Officer.P.W. 4 -the brother of the girl has deposed that on 8.4.1977 on finding his sister missing from home he lodged the missing report on 9.4.1977 at the Narkeldanga Police Station.Thereafter on 10.4.1977 he lodged the F.I.R. in the present case.Later he was present at the time of the recovery by the police of his sister from the house of the appellant.JUDGMENT Jitendra Nath Chaudhuri, J.This appeal arises out of the Sections Trial Case No. XIX of January 1978 held by the learned Sessions Judge, Midnapore.In the said Trial the present appellant Sk.Yusuf was charged alone under Section 368 I.P.C. as well as under Section 366/34 I.P.C. along with four other accused.All the other accused persons were acquitted at the trial and the present appellant was also acquitted of the charge under Section 368 I.P.C. but was convicted alone of the lesser offence under Section 363 I.P.C. on the charge under Section 366/34 I.P.C. and was sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment.He has identified the appellant in court.The evidence of P.Ws 2 and 3 is to the effect that on 11-4-1974 Parvinnessa was under the age of 18 years.In fact P.W. 2 has stated that her age on 11-4-1977 was 15 years and 5 months while P.W. 3 has stated that on 11-4-1977 when he radiologically examined Parvinnessa she was about 16 years of age.P.W.s 2 and 3 were not cross-examined by the defence.P.W.s 5 and 6 have deposed that they were present at the time when Parvinnessa was recovered by the police from the house of the appellant.No cross-examination was directed to these witnesses relating to this factum of recovery.P.W. 7 - the Assistant Sub- Inspector of Police recovered the gril from the house of the appellant.He has deposed that besides the appellant he also arrested three other accused persons in that house at that time (one accused subsequently surrendeded in court).P.W. 7 handed over the victim girl along with the arrested persons to the Officer-in-Charge in the police station.In cross-examination he deposed that there were other occupants in the house of the appellant at the time of recovery.The learned Trial Judge has convicted the accused- appellant under Section 363 I.P.C. having found that the girl in question was minor at the time of the incident (that is to say under 18 years of age) and that she was found in the house of the appellant.From the solitary circumstance that the girl was recovered from the appellant's house he has inferred that the appellant himself has enticed or taken the girl away from the lawful guardianship.In discussing the evidence of P.W. 4 that the girl of her own accord went to the appellant's house, he has held that this witness is not reliable.361 I.P.C. have to be satisfied.Moreover in this case the girl herself has not been called to depose and the learned advocate for the appellant has submitted that if called she would not have supported the prosecution case.P.W. 1 has given the explanation as to why he has not to come to depose but the same does not appear to be convincing.
['Section 363 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 366 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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1 12-14 skp lowed) C.R.M. No. 11659 of 2014 In the matter of an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on 1st September, 2014 in connection with Asansol(W) P.S. Case No. 168/2013 dated 08.10.2013 under Sections 325/354A/120B/397/376/211/34 of the Indian Penal Code.And In re : Laltu Dawn & Ors. ... Petitioners.Mr. Himangshu De, Mr. Arup Krishna Das ... for the petitioners.Mr. Subrata Roy ... for the State.Accordingly, we direct that in the event of arrest the petitioners, namely, (1) Laltu Dawn, (2) Mintu Dawn and (3) Raju Dawn, shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs. 5,000/- each, with one surety of like amount each, to the satisfaction of the learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Asansol, subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The application for anticipatory bail is thus disposed of.( Tapan Kumar Dutt, J. ) ( R. K. Bag, J.)
['Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 397 in The Indian Penal Code']
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(ROHIT ARYA) JUDGE sh Digitally signed by SEHAR HASEEN Date: 18/07/2019 11:52:57Petitioner convicted u/S 302 r/W 34 of IPC and Section 307 of IPC has been sentenced for life imprisonment by judgment dated 31.03.2005 in S.T. No. 458/1998 by Sessions Judge, Indore.vthou dkjkokl ls naMkfn"V ,asls cafn;ksa dks] tks vthou dkjkokl dh ltk ds vfrfjDr 05 o"kZ rd dh ltk ls nafMr gksa rFkk ftUgksus fopkjk/khu dkykof/k dks lfEefyr djrs gq, 15 o"kZ dk naMkns'k Hkwxr fy;k gks rFkk ifjgkj dks lfEefyr djrs gw, naMkns'k ds 21 o"kZ iw.kZ dj ysus ij eqDr fd;k tk,xkAs Digitally signed by SEHAR HASEEN Date: 18/07/2019 11:52:57 2 WP-4968-2019 Learned State counsel prays for a day's time to seek instructions.Let a copy of this order be provided to Shri Vijaywarigya for official use and onwards transmission.
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code']
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J. C. Dalal, E. E. Jhirad and O. P. Rana, for theappellant.S. C. Patwardhan B. Dutta, J. B. Dadachanjl, O. C. Mathurand Ravinder Narain, for respondent No. 1.The Judgment of the Court was delivered byShah, J. The appellant, Mrs. Menezes, is the owner of a123124house in Bombay, and the wife of the first respondent YusufKhan is a tenant of a part of the first floor in that house.On January 17, 1963 one Robert-a servant of the appellant,called the wife of the first respondent a thief and'Halkat'.On the next day the first respondent slapped theface of Robert.This was followed by a heated exchange ofabusive words between the first respondent and theappellant's husband.The first respondent was annoyed andthrew at the appellant's husband a "file" of papers.Thefile did not hit the appellant's husband, but it hit theelbow of the appellant causing a "scratch".The appellantlodged information at the Bandra police station complainingthat the first respondent had committed house trespass inorder to the committing of an offence punishable withimprisonment, had thrown a shoe at her, had slapped the faceof her servant Robert, and had also caused her a "bleedingincised wound on the forearm".The version of the appellantwas a gross exaggeration of the incident.The Officer incharge of the police station was persuaded to enter upon aninvestigation on this information, which by charging therespondent with the offence of trespass was made to appearas if a cognizable offence was committed.The Sub-Inspectorfound that the appellant had suffered a mere scratch on herelbow.The appellant and Robert declined to go to a publichospital for examination or treatment, and were, it isclaimed, examined by a private medical practitioner, whocertified that the appellant bad suffered a "bleedingincised wound, skin deep, size 1" in length on the rightforearm", and that Robert had "a swelling about 1 1/2 " indiameter, roundish, soft and tender", but no bruises.The offence was petty, but was given undue importance.Thecase was transferred from the Court of the PresidencyMagistrate, Bandra, to the Court of the PresidencyMagistrate VI Court, Mazagaon, Bombay, and was entrusted toa special prosecutor on behalf of the State.The TrialMagistrate held that the story that the first respondent hadtrespassed into the house of the appellant was false and thecharge of trespass was made only with a view to persuade thepolice officer to investigate it as a cognizable offence.The story of the appellant that the first respondent hadhurled a shoe at her was also disbelieved.The TrialMagistrate held that simple injuries were caused to Robertand to the appellant and for causing those injuries heconvicted the first respondent of the offence under S. 323I.P. Code and sentenced him to pay a fine of Rs. 10 on eachof the two counts.Against the order of conviction, arevisional application was preferred to the High Court ofJudicature at Bombay.The appellant was no longer concernedwith the proceedings in the High Court, but since there weresome negotiations for compounding the offence, the appellantwas impleaded as a party to the proceeding before the HighCourt.The High Court was of the view that the appellanthad grossly exaggerated her story, that the evidence of themedical practitioner who claimed to have examined theappellant and Robert and to have 125certified the injuries" did "not inspire confidence", thatthe husband of the appellant had addressed provocative andinsulting abuses, and that in a state of excitement therespondent hurled a "file of papers" at the appellant'shusband which missed him and caused a "scratch" on theappellant's forearm.At the time of the incident inquestion, the appellant's husband and the first respondentexchanged vulgar abuses.Apparently the respondent wasannoyed and threw a "file" of papers which caused a merescratch to the appellant.This court had at the time when special leavewas granted directed that Rs. 1,500 be deposited by theappellant by way of costs of the respondents.Inthe circumstances, we direct that Rs. 750 be paid to thefirst respondent and the balance be returned to theappellant.Appeal dismissed.
['Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code']
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WP.odt 10 of public order in the above localities and adjoining areas.Learned APP invites our attention to the para 5 of the affidavit-in- reply and submits that, there are as many as four offences are registered against the petitioner in Jawaharnagar Police Station, Kranti Chowk Police Station, Satara Police Station and MIDC Waluj Police Station, respectively.He further submits that, the chapter case was also registered against the petitioner in Satara Police Station and preventive action was taken against him.He submits that, in spite of registration of the aforesaid offences, the petitioner has not controlled his alleged activities; on the contrary his illegal and dangerous activities are showing ascending trend.Reserved on : 23.03.2017 Pronounced on : 03.04.2017 ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 2 JUDGMENT: (Per S.S.Shinde, J.):::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::This Writ Petition is filed with following prayer:Therefore, on this ground alone, the impugned order is required to be quashed and set aside.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::District Magistrate & Ors.2, it is necessary that there should be verification made of the in-camera statements and the copies of the verification needs to be furnished to the petitioner detenu.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::2 2013 All.M.R. [Cri.] 16::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 5 It is further submitted that, the dangerous person is defined as per Section 2 (b-1) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug-Offenders, Dangerous Persons and Video Pirates Act, 1981 [for short 'MPDA Act'].However, in the present case, the Detaining Authority has failed to prove that the petitioner is dangerous person within the meaning of Section 2 [b-1] of the MPDA Act. He further submits that the petitioner belongs to 'Rajput Community', and he understands Hindi language but the copy of the order along with the proposal which was supplied to the petitioner is in English and Marathi, and therefore, the petitioner could not submit his representation properly as he does not understand either Marathi or English.It is submitted that, there was no any verification of the in-camera statements recorded by the authority, and therefore, on ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 6 that ground also, the impugned order deserves to be quashed and set aside.The Commissioner of Police Pune and Ors.5, and also the judgment of the Bombay High Court, Bench at Aurangabad in the case of Deepak Vs.The Commissioner of Police, Pune City and ors.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::It is submitted that, there is no 3 2016 All M.R. [Cri.] 930 4 2000 [2] Mh.L.J. 400 5 2015 All M.R. [Cri.] 4437::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 7 live link or nexus between the crimes registered against the petitioner and definition of the dangerous person as referred in Section 2 [b-1] of the MPDA Act. It is submitted that, it is only the person, who commits offences habitually, can be called as 'dangerous person'.However, in the present case, the authority has relied upon the alleged solitary incident of registration of Crime No.189/2016 for the offence punishable under Sections 376, 354 (A) (D), 323, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC r/w.Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, dated 21st April, 2016, against the petitioner, and wrongly treated the petitioner as habitual offender.Therefore, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that, the petition deserves to be allowed.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::On the other hand, the learned APP appearing for respondent - State relying upon ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 8 the affidavit-in-reply of respondent no.3 made following submissions:::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::That the petitioner is not entitled to challenge the order of detention on the basis of grounds on which the detention has been effected, in view of Section 5-A of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug- offenders, Dangerous Persons, Video Pirates, Sand Smugglers and Persons engaged in Black- marketing of Essential Commodities Act, 1981, and therefore, the petition deserves to be dismissed at the admission stage itself, and accordingly, it may kindly be dismissed.That sufficiency or insufficiency of the grounds of detention cannot be a subject matter on the basis of which the petition could be entertained under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India.It is subjective satisfaction of the detaining ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 9 authority that the acts of the detenu are prejudicial to the maintenance of public order and with a view to prevent him from committing such acts, detention is necessary, are the relevant considerations.That the petitioner is a 'Dangerous Person' as defined in the said Act and he has committed serious offences i.e. assault, outraging the modesty of woman, rape, dacoity, criminal intimidation, act of threatening common people, prostitution, etc. He has created reign of terror in the locality of MIDC Waluj and adjoining areas and disturbed the peace over there.Due to his criminal and dangerous activities, the persons residing in the jurisdiction of Police Station MIDC Waluj and adjoining areas remained under constant fear and terror.Therefore, the detaining authority arrived at subjective satisfaction that the petitioner's criminal and dangerous activities are prejudicial to the maintenance ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.Even preventive action taken under the Code of Criminal Procedure failed to curb his prejudicial activities.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::That, after considering the ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 11 seriousness of the above said crimes, the Police Inspector, MIDC Waluj Police Station, Aurangabad, conducted confidential enquiry.In an enquiry, it is revealed that due to petitioner's fear, nobody is willing to give statement openly against him.On an assurance to the witnesses that, their names and identity, and other particulars would be kept secretly, and they will not be called upon to give evidence against the petitioner in any court or any other forum, witnesses agreed to give their statements.The Police Inspector, MIDC Waluj Police Station accordingly recorded the statements of the witnesses 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D', in-camera.After completion of confidential inquiry, the Police Inspector of Police Station MIDC Waluj submitted proposal to the Detaining Authority i.e. respondent no.3, for taking action under Section 3 [1] of the MPDA Act, 1981, through concerned ACP Cantonment Division and DCP ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 12 [Zone-1] at Aurangabad.In the said report, the Deputy Commissioner of Police [Zone01], Aurangabad has mentioned that the facts given in the statements and apprehension expressed by the witnesses 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D', is true and reasonable.After perusing the said report, respondent no.3 was satisfied that, the facts given in the statements and apprehension entertained by the witnesses 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D', is true and reasonable.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::In view of the offences registered against the petitioner and the statements of witnesses the detaining authority is convinced that the petitioner is a 'dangerous person', and the people residing within the jurisdiction of Police Station, referred herein above in para 7, and the residents ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.Therefore, after arriving at subjective satisfaction, respondent no.3 passed the detention order on 4th June, 2016, and as the petitioner was in judicial custody in Police Station MIDC Waluj, Aurangabad in Crime No.189/2016, for the offence punishable under Sections 376, 354 [A], 354 [D], 323, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and 67 of the Information and Technology Act, 2000, after obtaining prior permission of the concerned Court, the detention order ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 14 was served on the petitioner on the same day.After receipt of the opinion from the Advisory Board, the detention order has been confirmed by the State Government, vide its order No.All the mandatory provisions have been completed in time as stipulated in the said Act.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:01:59 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::1698.2016 Cri.It is further submitted that, the petitioner is a 'dangerous person' as defined in Section 2 [b-1] of the MPDA Act, 1981, as he has committed serious offences i.e. assault, outraging the modesty of woman, rape, dacoity, criminal intimidation, act of threatening common people, and indulging into encouraging prostitution.As a matter of fact, at the time of passing the detention order, the petitioner was in judicial custody in Police Station MIDC Waluj, Aurangabad, in Crime No. 189/2016 under Sections 376, 354 [A], 354 [D], 323, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Section 67 of the Information and Technology Act, 2000, and after obtaining prior permission of ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 16 the concerned Court, the detention order was served on the petitioner on the same day.Thereafter, he has been detained in Central Prison, Aurangabad.It is not correct to say that the order passed under the MPDA Act is unjust, arbitrary and illegal and violate the fundamental rights guaranteed to the petitioner under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.As a matter of fact, the petitioner committed offences under Chapter XVI and XVII of the IPC, and said acts have become a serious threat and source of danger to the lives of law abiding and peace loving citizens and disturbed the public order in the jurisdiction of Police Station MIDC Waluj and adjoining areas.There is strict adherence to relevant legal provisions before passing the order of detention.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::The learned APP appearing for respondent - State also invites our attention ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.He also invites our attention to the further affidavit-in-reply filed on behalf of respondent no.3 and submits that on 4th June, 2016, the detention order has been served on the petitioner in Central Prison, Aurangabad, and at that time the statement of the petitioner was recorded before the Police Inspector of Police Station MIDC Waluj, Aurangabad, and Jailor of the Central Prison, Aurangabad.The petitioner stated in his statement that, he has studied upto 10th Standard in Marathi medium at Milind School, Aurangabad, and thereafter, he studied up to 12th Standard in Arts Faculty in Deogiri College at Aurangabad.He also stated that he learnt Marathi, English and Hindi languages during his studies.Therefore, he requested that the grounds of detention and other ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 18 relevant documents should be supplied in Marathi language.Therefore, the grounds of detention and other relevant documents were served on the petitioner along with its Marathi translation on 7th June, 2016 in time.It is further submitted that, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-I, Aurangabad, has verified the truthfulness of in-camera statements of witnesses 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'.The mandate of verification is duly complied in the present case and the same is reflected at the bottom of statements of these witnesses.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::Therefore, the learned APP appearing for the respondent - State submits that the petition may be dismissed.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties at length.With their able 6 1990 [2] SCC 456::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 20 assistance, we have perused the grounds taken in the Petition, annexures thereto, grounds of detention, the impugned order, affidavit- in-reply of respondent no.1, affidavit-in- reply filed by respondent no.3, further affidavit-in-reply of respondent no.3, and the original record made available for perusal by respondents.So far as first ground raised by the petitioner that the period of detention is not mentioned in the order dated 4th June, 2016 passed by the Detaining Authority, and further no reasons assigned by the State Government to make order operative for one year, and therefore, the order of detention deserves to be quashed is concerned, the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of T. Devaki [cited supra], after placing reliance upon the earlier judgments of the Supreme Court wherein same issue was involved, has taken a view that, an order of detention is not rendered illegal merely ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 21 because it does not specify the period of detention.Para 13 of the said Judgment reads thus:::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::WP.odt 23 detention.When, no period is mentioned in an order, the implication is that the detention is for the maximum period prescribed under the Act.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::We have carefully perused grounds of the detention.In para 3, there is reference to the Crime No.115/2013 registered with Jawaharnagar Police Station for the offence punishable under Section 395 of the IPC.There is also reference to Crime No.117/2015, registered with Kranti Chowk Police Station, for the offence punishable under Sections ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.In all these three cases, the trial is pending.There is another Crime No.189/2016 registered with MIDC Waluj Police Station, for the offence punishable under Sections 376, 354 [A], 354 [D], 323, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC r/w.Section 67 of the I.T. Act, 2000, which is pending for investigation.In the ground of detention, each of the afore-mentioned crimes have been mentioned.The details in respect of the allegations in the said FIR, and the subsequent orders passed by the Court of Judicial Magistrate, Aurangabad, has also been mentioned.Likewise in respect of other ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 25 crimes also, separate grounds are mentioned, with details about the said crime numbers and subsequent developments happened after registration of that crime.On careful perusal of the allegations in the FIR being Crime No.117/2015 registered with Kranti Chowk Police Station, Crime No.3019/2015 registered with Satara Police Station and Crime No.189/2016 registered with MIDC Waluj Police Station and also chapter case of which proceedings are subsequently dropped, does have nexus with passing of order of detention by the Detaining Authority.Apart from the afore-mentioned three crimes and chapter case, in-camera statements of the witnesses 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' are also recorded.On careful perusal of the original record, we find that, those statements are verified by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-I, Aurangabad City and it is mentioned in side margin of every in-camera statements that, ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.Upon perusal of the affidavit-in-reply filed by respondent no.1, ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 27 it is clearly mentioned that the State through Department of Home has confirmed the order of detention.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::So far as third ground agitated by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner that the Detaining Authority has failed to prove that, the petitioner is dangerous person within the meaning of Section 2 [b-1] of the MPDA Act is concerned; the petitioner is involved in as many as four offences; which are registered by way of separate crime numbers, and also in-camera statements of four witnesses have been recorded, and on the basis of said cogent and sufficient material, the Commissioner of Police arrived at subjective satisfaction that the petitioner is dangerous person and he is acting in a manner prejudicial to the maintenance of the public order.Therefore, the petitioner's assertion that, he cannot be termed as 'dangerous person', deserves no ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 28 consideration.The material brought on record by the respondents unequivocally indicated about the involvement of the petitioner in habitually committing offences punishable under Chapter XVI and XVII of the Indian Penal Code.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::WP.odt 29 that, he studied up to 10th Standard in Marathi medium at Milind School, Aurangabad, and thereafter, he has passed out 12th Standard from Arts Faculty, and he studied in Marathi, English and Hindi languages and he is conversant with all three languages.In that view of the matter, there is no substance in the aforesaid fourth ground agitated by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::As already observed, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Vasant Pardeshi, has verified the said statements and the Commissioner of Police has also gone through the said statement and subjectively satisfied that the facts given in the statement of the witnesses ::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 ::: 1698.2016 Cri.WP.odt 30 and apprehension expressed is true and reasonable.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::In the light of the discussion in the foregoing paragraphs, we are of the considered view that, the order impugned in this Petition needs no interference, hence, the Petition is devoid of any merits, and the same stands rejected.::: Uploaded on - 04/04/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 06/04/2017 01:02:00 :::
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IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Present : The Hon'ble Justice Indrajit Chatterjee CRR 2148 of 2014 With CRAN 2861 of 2015 Dr. Amitabha Mukherjee Vs.Indrajit Chatterjee, J:- The report as placed by Mr. Basu, learned counsel representing the State is taken on record.From the said report, it appears that the defacto complainant Tamali Mukherjee could not be traced out at Flat No.Let the report be taken on record.On behalf of the State, Mr. Basu is present.There is no need to keep the matter pending only for appearance of the opposite party No.2 who in spite of best effort of this court could not be traced out.The report of S.I Pradip kumar Sinha of Baguihati P.S dated 27.11.2016 as forwarded by the officer-in-charge of the said police station be taken on record.On behalf of the petitioner, Mr. Mukherjee is present.This is an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 wherein the petitioner has prayed for quashing of the proceeding of G.R. Case No.2736 of 2012 arising out of Beleghata Police Station Case No.272 dated 28th August, 2012 under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, now pending before the court of learned Judicial Magistrate, 5th Court, Sealdah, 24 Parganas.Leave is granted to the learned counsel for the petitioner to amend the cause title of the petition.The case so far relevant for the purpose of assessing this revisional application can be stated in brief, thus: that one FIR was lodged by the opposite party no.2 wherein she candidly claims that there was no marriage between the petitioner and the opposite party.From 2002, they started residing as husband and wife in a rented house.There are other allegations against the husband.She further stated in the complaint that she and her husband shifted from Baguiati to Beleghata and thereafter she came to know that one Mamata Bhatt who is now merely a chamber attendant of the present petitioner doctor living as husband and wife.
['Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code']
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This petition has been filed to quash the proceedings in crime No.304 of 2015 on the file of the 1 st respondent as against the petitioner.Without any base, the first respondent police registered a case in Crime No.304 of 2015 for the offences under Sections 120(B), 147, 149, 420, 468, 447 and 471 of I.P.C. as against the petitioner an others.Hence he prayed to quash the same.3.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) would submit that the investigation is still pending and this petition is in premature stage and hence, he prayed for dismissal of this petition.4.Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.A.No.255 of 2019 dated 12.02.2019 - Sau.Accordingly, this criminal original petition is dismissed.No costs.Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also dismissed.However, the petitioner is permitted to submit all the documents executed by her after the registration of the FIR before the 1st respondent and on the receipt of the same, the first respondent is directed to consider the same complete the investigation and file a 5/7http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.O.P.(MD) No.1867 of 20109 final report within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.16.09.2019 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/no Arul To1.The Inspector of Police, Siruganoor Police Station, Trichy2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.O.P.(MD) No.1867 of 20109 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
['Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 120 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 447 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code']
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For the Appellant : Shri Neeraj Ashar, Advocate.For the Respondent/State : Shri Amit Pandey, Panel Lawyer.Date of hearing : 28/02/2012 Date of judgment: 28/02/2012 (J U D G M E N T ) Appellant has filed this appeal against the judgment dated 6th January, 1999, passed by First Additional Special Judge, Rewa in Special Case No. 11/1995, convicting the appellant under Sections 323 and 342 of the Indian Penal Code and sentencing him to rigorous imprisonment for one year with fine of Rs. 500/-, on each count respectively.In short, the prosecution case is that on 18.6.1995 at about 5 O' clock in the morning, appellant went at the house of Dhanai Basore and forcibly carried him to his shop.He confined him there and assaulted saying that his pigs entered his house.Hearing his hue and cry, his son (2) Cr.Police and other persons rescued Dhanai and sent him to Primary Health Centre, Teonthar.Since Dhanai belonged to Scheduled Caste, a case under Section 3(i)(x) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (for brevity `the Act') and Sections 323, 506-B and 342 of the Indian Penal Code was registered.After investigation, charge sheet was filed against the appellant and the case was committed for trial.After appreciating the evidence of complainant, other eye witnesses and the medical evidence of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Mishra (PW13), learned Special Judge found that the charge under Section 3(1)(x) of the Act was not made out, but it stood proved that appellant confined and assaulted Dhanai.Accordingly, appellant was convicted under Sections 342 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code.Aggrieved by his conviction and sentence, appellant has filed this appeal.Learned counsel for the appellant has not assailed the finding of conviction of appellant.He, however submitted that in view of the fact that the incident occurred in the year 1995 and about 17 years had elapsed, the sentence of imprisonment of appellant be reduced to the period already undergone by him.He submitted that appellant remained in jail for four days.On the other hand, learned counsel for the State (3) Cr.233/1999 contended that the sentence imposed by the Court below was appropriate and adequate in the facts and circumstances of the case.I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the impugned judgment and the evidence on record.On perusal of record, I find that Dhanai (PW1) categorically stated that appellant assaulted him with fists and kicks and forcibly carried him to his shop and confined him.Hearing his shouts, his wife, son and daughter- in-law came there and rescued him.As a result of assault, he suffered injuries on his head and chest.He stated that appellant had constructed a house in his courtyard, therefore, he created dispute.Appellant wished that he should leave the place vacant for him.He stated that except assaulting and confining him, appellant did not say anything else to him.The evidence of Dhanai (PW1) finds support from the evidence of his wife Gendaua (PW2), Indrakali (PW3), Brijbhan (PW4), Anarkali (PW5), Chhabilal (PW6) and Ramchandra Paul (PW9).Independent witness Radhika Prasad Tiwari (PW12) also stated that Dhanai was rescued from the house of appellant infront of him.Dr. Ramesh Kumar Mishra (PW13) examined the injuries of Dhanai and found following injuries on his body:(i) Lacerated wound 1cm x 1/2 cm x 1/2cm in frontal region of skull on eye brow,(ii) contusion with swelling on the left side of his face & (4) Cr.(iii) contusion with swelling on the left thigh.In the opinion of doctor, these injuries were caused by hard and blunt object.They were simple in nature.Injury report Ex. P/7 was written and singed by him.From the above evidence, it is amply established that Dhanai (PW1) was assaulted by appellant.From the evidence of complainant and other witnesses, it is also established that appellant confined Dhanai in his shop.After perusal of the above evidence, I am satisfied that learned Special Judge committed no error in holding the appellant guilty of the charges under Sections 342 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code.About 17 years have elapsed since then.Appellant is now an elderly person of about 56 years of age.There is nothing on record to indicate that he is a person of bad antecedents or is a previous convict.I find substance in the submission of learned counsel for the appellant that no useful purpose would be served if appellant is sent back to jail for serving out further jail sentence.In this view of the matter, I deem it proper to reduce the jail sentence of appellant to the period of custody already suffered by him which comes to about four days, however, with enhancement of fine.Accordingly, the jail sentence of appellant on both counts is reduced to the period of sentence already undergone by him.The amount of fine (5) Cr.233/1999 imposed upon the appellant under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code is enhanced to Rs. 1000/- and the fine imposed upon him under Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code is also enhanced to Rs. 1000/-.The fine amount already deposited by the appellant shall be adjusted in calculating the total amount of fines.In case of failure of the appellant to deposit the fine amount, he shall undergo simple imprisonment for a period of two months.The amount of fine shall be deposited in the trial Court within a period of two months.Appeal partly allowed.(RAKESH SAKSENA) JUDGE AD/
['Section 342 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This order shall decide W.A. No.875 of 2011, W.A. 903 of 2011, W.A. No. 915 of 2011 and R.P. No. 427 of 2011 in which a common question of law is involved for the consideration of this Court.For the convenience facts are taken from W.A.No. 875 of 2011 (Prakash Singh Thakur vs. State of M.P. and others).All the appellants/petitioners are suffering sentence for life under Section 302 IPC alongwith some more provisions under the IPC.It is also not in dispute that these persons have not completed actual sentence of 14 years and before completion of the aforesaid period, they have applied for their premature release under the provisions of M.P. Prisoners Release on Probation Act, 1954 (hereinafter referred to as "Act").The sole contention of the petitioner before this Court is that the Rule 4 of M.P. Prisoners Release on Probation Rules, 1964 (hereinafter referred to as "the Rules") have been amended vide notification dated 24.3.2008 while the applicants were convicted prior to it, so the earlier rule as was in statute book prior to 24.3.2008 shall be applicable in the matter of all the appellants and they are entitled to release on probation even without completion of actual sentence of 14 years.W.A.No. 875 of 2011 Prakash Singh Thakur State of M.P. & others.In the cases at hand, the conditions have beenAs petitioner has remained in jail for more than 13 years, Board is directed to reconsider the case of the petitioner within a period of two months from today."The Division Bench had also observed that where prayer for bail has been rejected, the convicts have been released on licence.To appreciate the said submission, we have carefully perusaed both the decisions.
['Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code']
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However, the prosecution and the defence versions about the incident are divergent.It is also not disputed that in spite of both these versions, the genesis is the same, namely on 14-3-1984 there was some wrangling between P. W. 3 Achchelal and Lalta son of appellant Motilai.P.W. 4 Bhajna, aged about 12 years, is son of P.W. 3 Achchelal and he is a grazier-boy.Bhajna had refused to graze the cattle of Lalta and had even complained to his father that the appellant Motilal's son Lalta insists upon grazing their cattle arid Bhajna was even beaten when he refused to graze their cattle.In that context, P.W. 3 Achchelal had rebuked Lalta, s/o appellant Motilai.In the above background, the case for the prosecution is that on Bhajna's refusal to graze cattle, Lalta had beaten Bhajna.On 14-3-1984 at or about 8 p.m., P.W. 3 Achchelal inquired from Lalta as to why he forces Bhajna to graze his cattle and why he beats him when he refuses.That Lalta should desist from forcing Bhajna to take cattle and should also desist from beating him.At that, it is said, Lalta repeatedly said that he would beat Bhajna if he refused to graze cattle.Raghuvar (deceased) also came at the place of incident and tried to pacify Lalta but Lalta was-persistent and gave the same reply.At that Raghuvar said that if he beats Bhajna, he too would be beaten.Lalta got angry, and went away.Soon thereafter all the five appellants arrived.Ram Kinker was armed with a Farsa and other with sticks.Ram Kinker is said to have assaulted Raghuvar with Farsa and the latter fell down.Jageshwar (P.W. 7), Ramjas (P.W. 9), Ishwardin.(P.W. 12) and Kailash (P.W. 13) who were present in the vicinity, intervened and in turn they too were assaulted, by the appellants causing them injuries.Raghuvar died on the spot.The deceased was taken to the police station, Nagod in a DOLI where F.I.R. (Ex.P-8) was lodged by P.W. 7 Jageshwar.The F.LR.JUDGMENT Y.B. Suryavanshi, J.The five appellants, namely, Motilai, Shankar s/o Motilai, Shiv.The convictions and sentences are as follows:It is not in dispute that on 14-3-1984 at village Gunhar, P. S; Nagod, there was some incident with Raghuvar (deceased) and the two appellant Motilai and Ram Kinker, who are respectively father and son.was recorded by P.W. 14 Mishra, S.I. and inquest memo was prepared and the injured were sent for medical examination and the body of Raghuvar was sent for post mortem.During investigation, P.W. 14 Mishra, I.O., is said to have seized weapons from the appellant, but that aspect is not material in this appeal.Ultimately, the five appellants were charge sheeted under various sections, i.e. 147, 148, 302/149, 323 and 325/149, Indian Penal Code.The appellants abjured their guilt.The defence plea of appellants Shankar and Shiv Kumar is that they had gone to a different village to bring their sisters and were not present on the day of the alleged incident at the alleged time (alibi).The defence version .about the incident is that the appellant Motilal along with his son Rani Kinker had gone to the house of P.W. 3 Achchelal just for ULHANA, i.e. scolding, since Achchelal had rebuked Lalta.Prosecution witnesses Ramjas, Harishankar, Jageshwaf, Kailash, Ishwardin and Raghuvar were also sitting there, Raghuvar (deceased) abused Ram Kinker, while the latter was returning to his house and also dealt a blow on the head of Ram Kinker.On hearing the alarm raised by Ram Kinker, Motilal went there, but he too was assaulted by the deceased and the above said witnesses.To save themselves, both the appellants Motilal and Ram Kinker went inside the house of Ramkhilavan Brahmin, who lives near the place of incident.Thus, Motilal and Ram Kinker allegedly acted in self-defence.Furthermore, both of them were assaulted and sustained injuries.They also went to the police station and were sent for medical examination.While denying the prosecution version, stated above, the defence has projected the above version and totally denied the prosecution case about forming any unlawful assembly with common object as alleged by the prosecution.Alternatively, it was also submitted that it is a case of free fight and the appellants Shanker, Shiv Kumar and Lalman have been falsely implicated.Both counsel heard.Record perused.Since injuries sustained by both sides figured at length during arguments, it will be convenient at this stage to consider the extent and nature of injuries sustained on both sides.P.W. 8 Dr. Sharma performed the post mortem examination on the body of Raghuvar and had deposed as follows:(A) Raghuvar External Injury:One incised wound on the posterior aspect of right arm with defused spelling just above the elbow joint, present on the posterior aspect of right arm with clear cut everted margins spertdle in shape oblique in direction, size 2 cm.x 11/2 cm.x 1 cm.There was no evidence of fracture of bone............Two lacerated wounds:- One was placed on left parietal bone region obliquely placed above and downwards direction, size, 2 x 1 cms.There was fracture of left parietal bone fludy blood was coming out from fractured area.Second was a lacerated wound present on left parietal bone region which was 4 x 3 x 1 1/2 cm.Internal examination:On opening the first wound of the skull I found fracture of left parietal bone in the same area and blood was present below, the wound.........The cause of death was due to fracture of parietal bone and injuries to the vital organ, that is brain leading to shock and death.......... The injuries were ante mortem.Injury No. 1, that is on arm was caused by sharp edged weapon and injuries of skull were caused by hard and blunt object.Injuries of skull were grievous and was sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature (Post mortem Report Ex.P-9).(B) Jageshwar (1) Lacerated wound on the left parietal bone region just near, the mid line with defused swelling and fresh bleeding from the wound.The size 1 x 1/2 x 1 1/2 cm.It was caused by hard and blunt object.Lacerated wound on the right arm just above the elbow joint with defused swelling in 4 x 3 cm.area, size of lacerated wound was 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/3 cm.fresh bleeding from the wound was found and dried clotted blood was present on the wound as well as on the front arm produced by hard and blunt object.(3) Defused swelling bluish in colour in size 3 x 2 cm.marked tenderness on the area situated on the middle 1/3 of the right forearm posterior aspect.It was caused by blunt and hard object.(4) Abrasion on the left knee joint 1/4 x 1/2 cm.in size caused by blunt and hard object, simple in nature.(Injury Report Ex.P-10) (C) Kailash Prasad Defused swelling on the left hand outer aspect in lateral half part, size 4 1/2 x 3 cm.marked tenderness was present and in the centre of the swelling there was dried clotted blood with small lacerated wound of 1/2 x 1/3 x 1/4 cm.According to Dr. M. P. Singh (P.W. 10) there was fracture of second matacarpal bone of left hand.(Injury Report Ex.P-11).(D) Ishwardin (1) Obliquely placed bruise on the left scapular region reddish-bluish in colour and 6 X 1 1/2 cm.in size caused by hard and blunt object, simple in nature, within 1 to 3 hours' duration.Defused swelling on the anterior aspect of left arm redish bluish in colour and 3 x 3 cm.in size, caused by hard and blunt object, simple in nature.(Injury Report Ex.P-12) (E) Girdhari, s/o Sukhdep and Kachi and Parvati, w/o Vishwanath were also examined.They complained of pain but no external injury was found on them.(Injury Reports Exs.P-13 and P-14),Injuries on appellants: P.W 8 Dr. Sharma on the same day examined appellant Ram Kinker and appellant Motilal and found the following injuries:(A) Ram Kinker (1) Lacerated wound on the frontal region on the left side of the head 21/2 x 1/2 x 1/3 cm.(2) Reddish-bluish colour skin on the left scapular region on upper part with defused swelling, size 5 x 1 1/2 cm.in above and downward direction with two parallel lines caused by blunt and hard object, simple in nature and 6 to 8 hours duration.(3) Reddish-bluish skin with swelling on the right shoulder outer aspect, the size 3 x 1 1/2 cm.obliquely above and downward direction, caused by hard and blunt object, simple in nature and within 6 to 8 housr duration.(Injury Report Ex.D-1).(B) Motilal (1) Lacerated wound on the parietal bone region right side 5 cm.above the right ear, obliquely placed size 3 x 1/2 x 1/2 cm.Dried clotted blood in and around the wound.X-ray of skull with suspicion of fracture of right and was caused by blunt and hard object.(2) Lacerated wound on the left parietal region 3 cm.away from the mid line 2 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4 cm.Dried clotted blood around the wound was present.It was simple in nature caused within 6 to 8 hours duration, caused by hard and blunt object.(3) Defused swelling on the right hand on dorsal aspect and wrist joint right side.Marked tenderness present with bluish colour of skin, advised X-ray of hand wrist with a suspicion of fracture of metacarpal bone.It was caused by hard and blunt object.Caused 6 to 8 hours of duration.(4) Defused swelling on the left hand on the medical aspect 3 1/2 x 3 cm.in size bluish colour of the skin in the centre of swelling within 6 to 8 hours of duration and caused by hard and blunt object.(5) Abrasion on the posterior aspect of forearm right side in the middle part 1 x 1/2 cm.in size, simple in nature within 0 to 8 hours duration caused by hard and blunt object.(6) Abrasion on the right scapular region obliquely placed 4 x 1/2 cm.in size, simple in nature within 6 to 8 hours of duration and caused by hard and blunt object.(7) Reddish-bluish coloured skin on the left shoulder posterior aspect with defused swelling 3 x 2 cm.in size caused by hard and blunt object within 6 to 8 hours duration and simple in nature........ Injury No. 1 of Motilal was not dangerous to life, because it did not cause any injury to the brain.(Injury Report Ex.D-2).For the reason that both sides have sustained injuries, the learned trial Court first posed the question as to which side was the aggressor? The further findings and conclusions are: that the prosecution has proved the genesis of the incident; that for reasons stated in the judgment, the appellants were held aggressors as they had gone to the place of the incident to teach Raghuvar a lesson; that what he has uttered to Lalta, namely, that if you beat Bhajna, you too would meet the same fate; that the presence of eye-witnesses in this case, namely, P.W. 7 Jageshwar, P.W. 9 Ramjas, P.W. 12 Ishwardin and P.W. 13 Kailash could not be disputed because even in the defence version their presence in admitted and, moreover, they are the injured persons whose presence is guaranteed at the time of the incident; that the oral evidence about the assault by the appellants is well-established; that the oral evidence is further corroborated by the F.I.R., which was lodged promptly and there was no time for deliberations and concoction; that there is no inconsistency between the oral and medical evidence; that the defence, for which D.W. 2 Betalal has been examined is false; that the injuries on the two accused are not grievous and merely for the absence of any explanation about these injuries, the prosecution evidence could not be discarded; that the appellants had constituted unlawful assembly and were armed with weapons alleged and in furtherance of the common object the incident occurred.Thus, the prosecution version was relied and the defence version was disbelieved.Accordingly the appellants have been convicted as stated earlier.Genesis of the incident: This furnishes a satisfactory clue to the incident.On a perusal of the statements of P.W. 3 Achchelal and P.W. 4 Bhajna, we find that the appellant Motilal's son Lalta wanted Bhajna to graze his cattle.On his refusal, Lalta had dealt fist blows.Naturally the grazier-boy complained to his father P.W. 3 Achchelal.There is a water-tap at some short distance from the house of Achchelal and when at about 8 p.m. Lalta had gone there for a wash, Achchelal on that occasion inquired as to why-lie had beaten his son (Bhajna).Lalta said that he would be beaten like that and the cattle will be grazed by him.Raghuvar (deceased) was meanwhile returning from the field and was going towards his house.It has come in evidence that the deceased was not related to P.W. 3 Achchelal or P.W. 4 Bhajna, but he intervened saying that Lalta should not beat Bhajna.Lalta obstinately and adamantly retorted saying that he will beat him like that and get their cattle grazed by him.However, Raghuvar is alleged to have told him that if he beats Bhajna he would be paid in the same coin.Lalta angrily left the place.Thus, the directly affected parties were P.W. 3 Achchelal and P.W. 4 Bhajna on the one hand and Lalta on the other and Raghuvar was merely a mediator.Raghuvar's utterances seemed to have pinched Lalta because close on the heels of that incident, the appellants shortly appeared at the scene of occurrence.We find no reason to disbelieve the evidence of P.W. 3 Achchelal and P.W. 4 Bhajna, who are not at all related to the deceased.In fact, after the alleged talks, P.W. 3 Achchelal and P.W. 4 Bhajna had gone away and had not seen the subsequent incident of assault.The only suggestion in para 3 of the cross-examination of Achchelal is that it is Achchelal and Raghuvar who.had gone to the house of Lalta and hurled abuses.Even P.W. 7 Jageshwar, P.W. 9 Ramjas and P.W. 12 Ishwardin have deposed what P.W. 3 Achchelal and P.W. 4 Bhajna have stated about the conversations between Lalta and Bhajna's father and also between Raghuvar and Lalta.They are not chance witnesses.P.W. 7 Jageshwar, as stated by him, and also others, had his SAAR, i.e. cattle-shed near the place of incident.Me says that the above wrangling took place- near the house of P.W. 3 Achchelal.The other witnesss, i.e., P.W. 9 Ramjas and P.W. 12 Ishwardin had their houses at short distance, but at the relevant time both of them along with Harishankar were sitting on the chabutra of one Dadol and were busy making bidis.Their presence is not disputed even otherwise.Therefore, we are of the view that the findings of the trial Court that the genesis has been established by the prosecution is well merited.Incidentally, as the trial Court had also observed that the crux of the defence version is (so far as Motilal and Ram Kinker are concerned) that they had gone to the house of Achhelal only for U'LHANA, which means to scold him for rebuking Lalta.But there are no such suggestions in the cross-examination of P. W. 3 Achhelal and P. W. 4 Bhajna who were the concerned witnesses.On the other hand, the only solitary question put to P. W. 4 Bhajna is that it is Raghuvar and Achhelal who had gone to Lalta's house.in Velu Pillai Padakalingarn v. Paramandam, AIR 1954 SC 152, it was observed: every cross-examiner should and can if he is careful indicate in cross-exaniination, whichever part of the evidence given in examination-in-chief is challenged and an omission to do so would lead to the inference that the evidence is accepted subject of course to its being assailed as inherently improbable.Again in Sayed Aleem v. State of Karnataka, AIR 1980 SC 1708, it was observed that non-cross examination of prosecution witnesses of certain facts leads to admission of that fact that circumstances could be taken for consideration.Thus, non-cross examination, particularly P. W. 3 Achhelal and P. W. 4 Bhajna, on what is being projected in the defence, has been rightly held by the trial Court as sheer afterthought.It stands to reason that so far as Lalta is concerned, he was rebuked by father of Bhajna, i.e. Achhelal, and nothing more was necessary.It is the utterences of Raghuvar which raised the ire of the other side, since he must have gone and complained what Raghuvar had uttered.Then turning to the evidence of eye-witnesses, we find that according to P.W. 7 Jageshwar, all the five appellants were seen assaulting Raghuvar.He specifically asserts that the appellant Ram Kinker dealt blows with the Farsa on the head of Raghuvar and others assaulted with sticks.Raghuvar had fallen down.Ishwardin, Kailash and Ramjas intervened in the assault and they too sustained injuries which have already been described.The statements of Ramjas, Kailash and Ishwardin are to the same effect.The learned counsel Shri Datt strenously urged that all the four witnesses have spoken about two Farsa blows attributed to the appellant Ram Kinker, but the medical evidence shows that the deceased had only one incised wound which was on the right arm and the two lacerated wounds on the skull were obviously by hard and blunt object.The inconsistencies between the medical and ocular evidence related to the opinion of the doctor that the person who caused injuries to deceased was at a higher level than the deceased and.in view of other circumstances, the eye-witnesses were held not reliable, i.e., they had not seen the incident.The inconsistency in the case before us does not belie the eye-witnesses because the incident occurred during the night, though there is evidence that as electric bulb was on near the house of Achchelal.In the assault in which five appellants participated and many others intervened, there was bound to be some confusion about the movement and though the witnesses have spoken about assault i.e. two blows by Farsa they seem to have mistaken to notice whether the assault was by the sharp side or the blunt side of the Farsa.There was exchange of abuses between the two groups.The altercation soon developed into an usual fight.Both the parties were armed to protect themselves.P.W. 7 Jageshwar had four injuries, Kailash had one fracture of second metacarpel, and Ishwardin had had two simple injuries, as referred in para 6 supra.All injuries on the other side were caused in self-defence.It was also urged that injury No. 1 on appellant Ram Kinker and injuries 1 and 2 on appellant Motilal were intended on vital parts.But then, all these injuries were simple.Thus, the finding that the appellants were the aggressors, who went togethe and mounted a joint attack on Raghuvar and also attacked those who came to intervene, and then went away together after the assault, leads to the inevitable conclusion that they had constituted an unlawful assembly whose common object was to assault Raghuvar.Witnesses do not say that they have caused injuries on the appellants nor do they say that these were in self-defence, and yet, in the totality of circumstances this seems to be a reasonable inference.The prosecution has been fair enough and not one-sided because the injured appellants, when they went to the police station, were sent for medical examination, and were examined by Dr. Sharma.Therefore, on the ground of non-explanation of the injuries, we are not inclined to reject the prosecution case as its substratum has been proved otherwise satisfactorily.For the aforesaid reasons, this appeal is partly allowed.Adverting to the convictions and sentences already referred in para 1 of this judgment, the appellants are convicted and sentenced as under:(a) The conviction of appellant Ram Kinker under sections 148 and 325, Indian Penal Code (for causing hurt to Kailash) and the sentences awarded, namely, two years' R.I. and one year's R.I. respectively, are maintained.Instead, they are convicted under section 326 read with section 149, Indian Penal Code.Motilal was released on bail on ground of old age and he was in detention approximately for about a year or so.The ends of justice would meet by awarding R.I. for five years for an offence under section 326/149, Indian Penal Code.But the appellants Shiv Kumar, Lalman and Shankar for convictions under section 326/149, Indian Penal Code are sentenced to R.I. for seven years each;(c) The conviction of all of five appellants under section 323/149, Indian Penal Code for causing hurt to Jageshwar and six months' R.I. each are also maintained.The substantive sentences awarded to the appellants shall be concurrent.In view of section 428, Criminal Procedure Code the period of detention of the appellants in custody shall be set off against the sentences awarded.The bail bonds of appellant Motilal are cancelled.
['Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 2 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 107 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code']
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(a) First Informant Ashish Chitnis (PW1) was working as a Supervisor as well as a driver of the jeep of Purushartha Petrol pump owned by one Anusuya Padir.PW2 Pravin Darwada was working as an Accountant at the said Petrol pump.PW3 Balkrishna Padir is son of Anusuya Padir, who happens to be owner of the said Petrol pump.They all used to reside at Neral whereas the Petrol pump was situated at Kalamboli.These witnesses used to come to the Petrol pump at Kalamboli by a jeep bearing registration no.MH-46- P-4446 of Mahendra make owned by PW3 Balkrishna Padir.(b) As usual on 26th June 2013 PW1 Ashish Chitnis, PW2 Pravin Darwada and PW3 Balkrishna Padir came to the Petrol pump at Kalamboli in the morning hours.After completing the day's work, they left the Petrol pump in the evening hours for going back to Neral.On the way, then went to avk 3::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc pick up Anusuya Padir, who, at the relevant time, was at the house of her daughter situated at Sector No.4, Nildhara Society, New Panvel.On reaching Nildhara society of New Panvel, the jeep was parked in front of the gate of the society and PW3 Balkrishna Padir went to the house of his sister for taking his mother Anusuya Padir.PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada were sitting in the jeep with closed window glasses by putting on the Air conditioner.MH-46-P-4446, there was robbery of valuables including bags.On this aspect, evidence of PW1 Ashish Chitnis, PW2 Pravin Darwada and PW3 Balkrishna Padir, so also that of PW5 Vinaykumar Bhola Singh - panch witness, is material.Congruous and consistent evidence of PW1 Ashish Chitnis, PW2 Pravin Darwada and PW3 Balkrishna Padir shows that on the day of the incident i.e. on 26 th June 2013, they reached to their workplace i.e. Purushartha Petrol pump, Kalamboli, in the morning at about 9 - 9.30 a.m. It is further seen from their evidence that they left the petrol pump at about 4.45 p.m. by jeep bearing registration no.MH-46-P-4446 of Mahendra make for going back to Neral.On the way, they went to Nildhara Society in Sector 4 of New Panvel for picking up Anusuya Padir from the house of her daughter.6 What happened thereafter is disclosed by PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada.As per their version, at about 5.30 p.m. of 26th June 2013, when they both were sitting in the vehicle by putting on the Air Conditioner, all of a sudden four persons came and encircled the jeep.These four persons then started breaking the windshield of the vehicle by iron pipes and sickles.They were threatening the inmates of the jeep by uttering that if they attempted to alight, they would be killed.PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada further deposed that, then those four persons had broken the windshield of the jeep and took three bags viz., a leather bag, a green coloured bag and a sack which were kept in the jeep.As per version of PW2 Pravin Darwada, out of the articles taken from the jeep, his sack was also looted by the robbers.PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada further deposed that when the robbers were taking out the bags from the avk 11::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc jeep, they started shouting.PW3 Balkrishna Padir corroborated their version by stating that on hearing shouts, he rushed to the gate of the society and saw PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada alighting from the jeep and shouting "thief thief".All these three witnesses deposed that four robbers ran along with the bag and boarded the Maruti Esteem car bearing registration no.10 The Mahendra Jeep bearing registration no.The appellant/accused has communicated to this court that he has completed sentence of more than 6 years of rigorous imprisonment out of total sentence of 7 years imposed on him, avk 1::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc and therefore, his appeal be heard finally.By this appeal, the appellant/accused no.2 is challenging the judgment and order dated 31st March 2017 passed by the learned Special Judge under Maharashtra Control of Organized Crimes Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as MCOC Act for the sake of brevity) and Additional Sessions Judge, Raigad at Alibaug in Special MCOC Case No.1 of 2014 thereby convicting appellant/accused no.2 of offences punishable under Sections 392 and 427 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code.For the offence punishable under Section 392 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, the appellant/accused no.2 is sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for 7 years apart from direction to pay fine of Rs.500/- and, in default, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for 1 year.For the offence punishable under Section 427 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, he is sentenced to suffer simple imprisonment for 1 month apart from payment of fine of Rs.500/- and in default, simple imprisonment for 1 week.Substantive sentences are directed to run concurrently by the learned trial court.avk 2::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc 2 Facts in brief, leading to the prosecution of the appellant/accused no.2 along with co-accused, can be summarized thus :::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::(c) At about 5.30 p.m., when PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada were waiting for PW3 Balkrishna Padir and his mother by sitting in the jeep, all of a sudden four robbers came there.Those robbers were having weapons like sickles and iron pipes.They started breaking the glasses of the jeep and threatening the inmates of the jeep.By breaking the back windshield of the jeep, the robbers took away three bags from the jeep.First Informant PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada started shouting and PW3 Balkrishna avk 4::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc Padir also came out of the house of his sister.They witnessed the robbers running away from the spot by a car of Maruti Esteem model bearing registration no.In this way, according to the prosecution case, the appellant/accused no.2 along with his three associates had committed robbery of three bags containing an amount of Rs.13,000/-, cell phone, ATM cards and other sundry items.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::(d) Immediately after the incident of robbery, PW1 Ashish Chitnis accompanied by PW2 Pravin Darwada and PW3 Balkrishna Padir started proceeding towards the police station for reporting the matter.On the way to the police station near Khanda Colony, they all witnessed that the Maruti Esteem car in which the robbers fled from the spot, met with an accident and lying at the flyover.They came to know that one of the robbers was caught by police, as the car met with the accident, and he was taken to the MGM Hospital for medical treatment.PW1 Ashish Chitnis then lodged the First Information Report (FIR) Exhibit 27A which avk 5::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc has resulted in registration of Crime No.52 of 2013 for the offence punishable under Section 392 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code with Police Station Khandeshwar.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::(e) PW13 Pratap Bhosale, Assistant Police Inspector, conducted investigation.Accused no.1 Anandraj Harijan, who was injured in the accident of the Maruti Esteem car, came to be arrested.His voluntary disclosure statement Exhibit 58 came to be recorded on 27th July 2013 in presence of PW8 Sambhaji Jadhav - panch witness.Arrested accused were put up for identification parade and according to the prosecution case, the appellant/accused no.2 came to be identified by PW2 Pravin Darwada.avk 6::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.docPW15 Sheshrao Suryawanshi, Additional Commissioner of Police, then took up further investigation of the crime in question.After seeking sanction of PW16 Ashok Kumar Sharma, Commissioner of Police, the appellant/accused no.2 as well as the co-accused came to be charge-sheeted.(g) The learned trial court framed Charge for offences punishable under Sections 3(1)(2), 3(2) and 3(4) of the MCOC Act as well as under Sections 395 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code and under Section 37(1) read with 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act against the appellant/accused no.2 and the co-accused.They pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.avk 7::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc(h) In order to bring home the guilt to the appellant/accused no.2 and the co-accused, the prosecution has examined in all seventeen witnesses.Reliance is also placed on the documentary evidence.The defence of the appellant/ accused no.2 was that of total denial.(i) After hearing the parties, by the impugned judgment and order, the learned trial court was pleased to convict the appellant/accused no.2 as well as the co-accused Anandraj Harijan for offences punishable under Sections 392 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code.They were acquitted of other offences alleged against them.Co-accused Kannan Tewar came to be acquitted of all offences.Accordingly, the appellant/accused no.2 came to be sentenced, as indicated in the opening paragraph of this judgment.3 I have heard Mr.Nitin Sejpal, the learned counsel appearing for the appellant/accused no.2, at sufficient length of time.He had not given specific description of the robbers while recording his statement.As such, belated identification of the appellant/accused no.2, in the identification parade held after few months, is of no consequence.He further argued that recovery of a bag cannot constitute legally admissible evidence against the appellant/accused no.2, as such type of bags are easily available in the market.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::4 The learned APP supported the impugned judgment and order of conviction and resultant sentence.1 1994 SCC (Criminal) 292 avk 9::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc 5 I have carefully considered the rival submissions and also perused the record and proceedings including the oral as well as documentary evidence.At the outset, let us examine whether the prosecution has established the fact that by smashing the windshield of the jeep bearing registration no.These three witnesses have cogently stated that the jeep was parked in a narrow lane in front avk 10::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc of the gate of Nildhara society and then PW3 Balkrishna Padir went to fetch his mother Anusuya Padir from the house of his sister.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::MH-04-AX-1755 and fled from the spot.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::7 As per congruous version of PW1 Ashish Chitnis, PW2 Pravin Darwada and PW3 Balkrishna Padir, then they proceeded to lodge report of the incident to the police station and on the way they had seen that the Maruti Esteem car, in which the robbers fled from the spot, met with an accident near Khanda Colony.The trio then proceeded further and PW1 Ashish Chitnis lodged report Exhibit 27A of the incident to Police Station Khandeshwar.8 At this juncture, it is apposite to refer to evidence of PW6 Gaurav Kumbhkarna, Police Constable attached to Khandeshwar Police Station.On the way, they noticed Maruti Esteem car bearing registration no.MH-04-AX-1755 being driven in rash and negligent manner.In the words of PW6 Gaurav Kumbhkarna, that car had given a cut to the passers-by, and therefore, they chased the said car.During the course of that chase, the car gave dash to the divider of the road and had turned turtle.Four persons alighted from that vehicle.PW6 Gaurav Kumbhkarna deposed that he and his colleague constable caught accused no.1 Anandraj Harijan, who was injured in that accident and had taken him to the MGM Hospital, Kamothe, for medical treatment.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::9 Evidence of PW5 Vinaykumar Bhola Singh - panch witness shows that on the day of the incident i.e. on 26 th June 2013 itself, he along with the co-panch had visited the spot of the incident where the Maruti Esteem car bearing registration no.MH- 04-AX-1755 met with an accident.As per version of this witness, he along with PW13 Pratap Bhosale, Assistant Police Inspector, avk 13::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc inspected that Maruti Esteem car and accordingly, Panchnama Exhibit 48 came to be prepared.Version of PW5 Vinaykumar Bhola Singh and that of PW13 Pratap Bhosale, Assistant Police Inspector, shows that the Maruti Esteem car was damaged and articles such as green coloured bag, one iron pipe and one sickle were found in that car.Accordingly, Panchnama Exhibit 48 was prepared.There is nothing in cross-examination of both these witnesses to disbelieve their version about witnessing the damaged Maruti Esteem car and seizure of green coloured hand- bag, iron pipe and a sickle from it.Panchnama Exhibit 48 corroborates the version of both these witnesses.This evidence coupled with the fact that accused no.1 Anandraj Harijan was apprehended from the spot of the incident by PW6 Police Constable Gaurav Kumbhkarna corroborates the version of PW1 Ashish Chitnis, PW2 Pravin Darwada and PW3 Balkrishna Padir in respect of the incident of robbery.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::MH-46-P- 4446 was also inspected by police in presence of panch witnesses.avk 14::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::Perusal of this panchnama shows that all windshields of the Mahendra Jeep bearing registration no.MH-46-P-4446 were found broken.In this regard, material elicited from cross-examination of PW1 Ashish Chitnis is relevant.Cross-examination of this witness reveals that the incident took avk 15::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc place in the crystal clear light of the day.Glasses / windshield of the Mahendra Jeep were transparent and inmates of that jeep namely PW1 Ashish Chitnis and PW2 Pravin Darwada were in a position to see even the robbers running away after the incident.It is also elicited from the cross-examination of PW1 Ashish Chitnis that he had an opportunity to see which of the robbers was driving the Maruti Esteem car while fleeing away from the spot of the incident.His cross-examination further reveals that the actual incident of breaking open the windshields of the Mahendra Jeep and taking away the bags from that vehicle took place in about five minutes and except from the front side, the Mahendra Jeep was attacked from the remaining three sides.The Maruti Esteem car by which the robbers came and subsequently fled from the spot was kept at a distance of about 15 feet from the Mahendra Jeep.This material elicited from the cross-examination of PW1 Ashish Chitnis, as such, shows that he as well as co-passenger PW2 Pravin Darwada had seen the robbers alighting from the Maruti Esteem car, breaking open the windshields of the Mahendra Jeep, taking away the bags and running away from the avk 16::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc spot of the incident by boarding the Maruti Esteem Car in broad daylight.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::12 Evidence of PW2 Pravin Darwada is categorically clear on the aspect that in all four robbers came around the Mahendra Jeep and had broken the glasses of the vehicle with the help of sickle and iron pipe by giving threats.He has specifically deposed that after breaking open the backside windshield of the Mahendra Jeep, they had taken away the bags.He stated that after alighting from the Mahendra Jeep, they saw robbers sitting in the Maruti Esteem Car bearing registration no.MH-04-AX-1755 and they fled from the spot.His chief-examination reveals that his sack containing ATM card, Election card, Driving license and cash amounting to Rs.1,000/- came to be looted along with other articles from the Mahendra Jeep.On the way to the police station, he saw the very same Maruti Esteem Car lying on the road after having met with an accident.This witness identified the appellant/accused no.2 as the robber who had broken the glasses of Mahendra Jeep by means of a sickle.He identified his sack avk 17::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc which was looted in the incident of robbery.As per his version, the robbers were of light complexion and one of them was having beard.Evidence of this witness regarding identification of the appellant/accused no.2 is sought to be assailed on the ground that he had not given specific description of the assailant who was driving the car and who had given blows of sickle on the windshields of the Mahendra Jeep.In paragraph 5 of his cross- examination PW2 Pravin Darwada has admitted the fact that he had not given specific description of the robbers and has further stated that the incident of robbing had taken place on the backside of seat of the Mahendra Jeep.He admitted that till completion of the entire incident of the robbery, he had not seen backside of the vehicle.This admission is sought to be construed as demonstrating the fact that PW2 Pravin Darwada had not turned his neck to the backside of the car during happening of the robbery.What was put to him is he had not seen backside of the Mahendra Jeep till completion of the entire incident.This witness has given answer in affirmative to this question because as avk 18::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 ::: 1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc per his version, he was sitting inside the Mahendra Jeep till the entire episode of robbing was over.There was no question of his getting outside the Mahendra Jeep during happening of the incident of robbery.Therefore, this admission is of no assistance to infer that PW2 Pravin Darwada had not seen the robbers who were smashing the windshields of the Mahendra Jeep during the time span of about five minutes in the crystal clear day light.On the contrary, considering the fact that the entire incident of robbing continued for a fairly long period of five minutes, it needs to be held that this witness had an opportunity to see the robbers, and therefore, identification of the appellant/accused no.2 as one of the robbers deposed to by PW2 Pravin Darwada cannot be doubted.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::13 Evidence of PW2 Pravin Darwada shows that he had given description of the robbers to police though he admitted that the description was not very specific.There is no material on record to infer that this version of PW2 Pravin Darwada has surfaced by way of omission.::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::His evidence shows that immediately after his arrest, the appellant/accused no.2 had given a confessional statement to the effect that he would show the bag.Evidence of PW8 Sambhaji Jadhav shows that the appellant/accused no.2 had led the panch witness and police party to Village Tembhude and from the bamboo shrubs near the compound of Reliance Company, he took out a black coloured sack which was seized by police.True it is that the recovery was from the open place, but evidence of this panch witness coupled with Memorandum statement of the appellant/accused no.2 goes to show that the appellant/accused no.2 was exactly knowing the place where the bag was kept concealed.At his instance, the same was recovered.avk 20::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc 15 PW2 Pravin Darwada has identified the bag/sack recovered at the instance of the appellant/accused no.2, as belonging to him which was looted in the robbery.Thus, by this evidence, the prosecution has established the fact that the appellant/accused no.2 was knowing the place where the looted sack was kept concealed.However, evidence of PW2 Pravin Darwada shows that he was using the sack regularly and as such, he was in a position to identify the same.16 With this evidence adduced by the prosecution, it is established that the appellant/accused no.2 was one of the members of the gang which robbed the valuable articles from the Mahendra Jeep at the time of the incident.No infirmity can be found as such with the impugned judgment and order of conviction and the resultant sentence.Therefore, the order : avk 21::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::::: Uploaded on - 07/01/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 11/01/2019 05:10:51 :::1-APPEAL-348-2017-J.doc ORDERi) The appeal is dismissed.ii) In view of disposal of the appeal, Criminal Application No.2049 of 2018 also stands disposed off.(A. 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['Section 427 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 392 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 395 in The Indian Penal Code']
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1 27.7.2018 39 Allowed md.CRM No. 5226 of 2018 In Re:- An application for anticipatory bail under section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed on 19.07.2018 in connection with Lalgola Police Station Case No. 143 of 2018 dated 12.03.2018 under Sections 341/323/307/313/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Corresponding to G.R. case no.779 of 2018).And In Re:-Saheb Sk.The petition for anticipatory bail is allowed subject to the conditions as indicated above.A certified copy of this order be immediately made available to the petitioner subject to compliance with all requisite formalities.(Abhijit Gangopadhyay, J.) (Sanjib Banerjee, J. ) 2
['Section 313 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 438 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The case of the prosecution, in a nutshell, is as follows:The deceased in this case, namely, Manickam Chettiar was residing with his wife Sigappi Aachi (P.W.5) as a tenant in the ground floor of the building belongs to one Ashok (P.W.1).Manickam Chettiar was running a Pawn-Broker Shop under the name and style of of “O.V.M. Sigappi Aachi Pawn- Broker”.Manickam Chettiar's elder son Narayanan is residing in New Zealand and the younger son Perianan is residing in Coimbatore.Manickam Chettiar and his wife Sigappi Aachi (P.W.5) were having a maidservant Lalitha, who was staying along with them.On 19.08.2010, Sigappi Aachi (P.W.5), along with maidservant Lalitha, went to Thiruapthi for Darshan.On 21.08.2010, at about 11.00 a.m., when the landlord Ashok (P.W.1) noticed that the front doors of the ground floor, where thehttp://www.judis.nic.in 3 deceased Manickam Chettiar was residing, was open and the inner doors were closed unusually, he called Manikam Chettiar twice, but there was no response and therefore, he proceeded with his work.When he returned after half an hour, even during that time also, the doors were in the same position and therefore, Ashok (P.W.1) went and knocked the door.The doors opened and he saw Manickam Chettiar lying in the floor and a mat (M.O.1) was placed on his face with a grindstone (M.O.2).On suspecting something would have happened, he called the neighbours and along with one Kannan (P.W.2), a neighbour, he entered into the house and found Manickam Chettiar died.They also noticed that the bureaus were open.Therefore, suspecting that somebody would have murdered Manickam Chettiar with an intention to steal the goods, he lodged a complaint (Ex.P1) before B5 South Gate Police Station, on 21.08.2010 at 12.00 noon.On intimation, Nidhikumar (P.W.26) Investigating Officer, went to the place of occurrence at 12.45 p.m., and prepared Observation Mahazar (Ex.P2) and Rough Sketch (Ex.P37) in the presence of Suresh (P.W.3) and Swaminathan (not examined).He also conducted inquest from 03.00 p.m., to 05.00 p.m., and prepared Inquest Report (Ex.P38).After completing the inquest, he sent the dead body for postmortem, through Samson Gunaraj (P.W.17), Head Constable, to the Government Rajaji Hospital, where, Dr.Vanitha (P.W.23), on 21.08.2010 at about 06.50 p.m., confirmed the death of Manickam Chettiar and sent the body to mortuary.The Accident Register issued by Dr.On 21.08.2010, at 05.00 p.m., in the presence of Suresh (P.W.3) and Swaminathan (not examined), Nidhikumar (P.W.26), Investigating Officer, recovered a bloodstained tile piece (M.O.5), a tile piece without bloodstain (M.O.6), bloodstained dhoti (M.O.3), bloodstained towel (M.O.4), bloodstained sofa-mat (M.O.1) and bloodstained grindstone (M.O.2) under a cover of mahazar (Ex.P3).On 23.08.2010, at about 09.00 p.m., in the presence of Janardhanan (P.W.6), V.A.O., and his assistants, Raju and Samayan (not examined), the Investigating Officer arrested Raji (A1), in front of Aalavai Lodge, situated at Melaperumal Meisthiri Street, Madurai Town.On his (A1's) confession statement, the Investigating Officer recovered a blue color travel bag (M.O.7), 8996.80 gram gold jewels (M.O.8), 1279.600 gram silver articles (M.O.9), cash of Rs.7,000/- (M.O.10), folding paper 20 in number (M.O.15), under the cover of mahazar (Ex.P6).Thereafter, on 24.08.2010, at 06.00 a.m., Raji (A1) was taken to his house situated at Alagappa Nagar, Madurai, where, in the presence of Janardhanan (P.W.6), V.A.O., and his assistants, Raju and Samayan (not examined), a bloodstained lungi (M.O.12) and a bloodstained fanta colour shirt (M.O.11) were recovered under the cover of mahazar (Ex.P7).At 07.00 a.m. Raji (A1) identified his wife Karthika @ Jayaparvathi (A2) and on his identification, the Investigating Officer arrested Karthika (A2) and in the presence of the same witnesses, he recovered gold jewels weighing about 142.700 gram and cash of Rs.5,000/- (M.O.13 series) under the cover of mahazar (Ex.Raji (A1), in his confession statement, stated that after the occurrence, he stayed in Sivabakya Lodge at Arapalayam, thereafter, shifted to one Vaithiyalinga Lodge at Madurai Town and then, to Aalavai Lodge at Madurai Town.The Investigating Officer (P.W.26) verified the registers of Sivabakya Lodge on 25.08.2010 at 10.00 a.m., in the presence of one Raja, Manager of Sivabakya Lodge (P.W.9) and recovered the registers upto 23.08.2010 (Exs.P14 and P15) under the the cover of mahazar (Ex.P16).He also inspected Vaithiyalinga Lodge on 29.08.2010 at 12.00 noon, and recovered the register for the period from 07.08.2010 till 29.08.2010 (Ex.P10) and the register for the period upto 29.08.2010 (Ex.P11) in the presence of one Mayan (P.W.8), Manager of the Vaithiyalinga Lodge, under the cover of mahazar (Ex.P13).The Investigating Officer (P.W.26) also inspected Alavai Lodge on 30.08.2010 at 10.00 a.m., and recovered the registers (Ex.P17 and P19), in the presence of one Srinivasan (P.W.10) under the cover of mahazar (Ex.P18).Right temporals muscle is bruised.Diffused subdural hamorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage noted on both the cerebral hemispheres.Contusion 16 cms x 11 cms noted on the whole of left cheek, extending upto upper part of left side of neck.Left upper two incisor teeth are found missing and their alveolar sockets found contused and contains blood clots.After receiving the Biological Report (Ex.P28), Dr.Natarajan (P.W.21) gave final opinion (Ex.P27) on 08.10.2010 that the deceased appeared to have died of asphyxia due to smothering associated with head injury 30-36 hours prior to postmortem.Natarajan (P.W.21), in his evidence, has stated that the injury No.1 is likely to occur when somebody oppresses his face and the injury Nos.2 to 4 are likely to occur when somebodyhttp://www.judis.nic.in 9 scuffles with the deceased and the injury No.5 is likely to occur, when somebody prevents the breath by oppressing the face and he has also stated that injuries found from cheek to neck is likely to occur by attacking grindstone (M.O.2).According to him, the incise wound found in the left upper jaw of the deceased is likely to occur during death.➢ Mayan (P.W.8) is the Manager of Vaithyalinga Lodge.In his presence the registers Ex.P10 and P11 have been recovered.➢ Raja (P.W.9) is the Manager of Sivabakya Lodge, wherein Raji (A1) has stayed for sometime and in his presence, the registers Exs.http://www.judis.nic.in 20 ➢ Parvathavarthini @ Uma (P.W.12) is the owner of the house situated at R.M.S. Colony and according to her, on 21.08.2010, Raji (A1) approached her through Alagarsamy (P.W.11), paid an advance of Rs.15,000/- and obtained the key of the rented portion.On the next day, by making a statement that he lost the key, has taken another key also from her.➢ Sethuraman Chettiar (P.W.13) is the owner of a Jewellary Shop, wherein, Raji (A1) attempted to sell the stolen articles.http://www.judis.nic.in 21 ➢ Arichandran (P.W.18) is the Head Constable, who stated about the seizure of material objects in the occurrence place.➢ Pandi (P.W.19) is Ambulance Driver.➢ Murugaiyan (P.W.20) is the photographer.➢ Natarajan (P.W.21) is the Doctor, who conducted autopsy.➢ Rajesh (P.W.22) is the Scientist from the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Madurai, who examined the material objects sent to him for analysis.➢ Vanitha (P.W.23) is the Doctor, who received the dead body on 21.08.2010 and issued Accident Register (Ex.P30).➢ Bose (P.W.24) is Sub Inspector of Police, who registered the First Information Report (Ex.P31).➢ Asha Kousalya Santhini (P.W.25) is the Judicial Magistrate No.T, Madurai, who conducted Test Identification Parade.➢ Nidhikumar (P.W.26) is the Investigation Officer, who conducted investigation and filed final report.http://www.judis.nic.in 22Taking note of the guidelines with regard to the circumstantial evidence issued by the Honourable Supreme Court, we have carefully analysed the circumstantial evidence available in this case.On 21.08.2010, Manickam Chettiar was found dead in his house in a suspicious manner.The deceased was a pawnbroker and he was residing in the house of Ashok (P.W.1) in the ground floor.His wife Sigappi Achi (P.W.5), along with her maidservant Lalitha, went to Thirupathi for Darshan and the deceased was alone in the house.Ashok (P.W.1), while moving out of his house, found the inner doors of the ground floor portion locked unusually and the front door was open and proceeded with his work.When he returned back, he noticed the doors in the same position.Therefore, he went and pushed the doors.He found Manickam Chettiar lying in the floor and a mat (M.O.1) with grindstone (M.O.2) was kept on his face.He immediately, informed the police about 12.00 noon.Natarajan (P.W.21), who conducted autopsy, has noted down five injuries in the Post-mortem Certificate (Ex.P26) and has given final opinion that the deceased died due to asphyxia due to smothering associated with head injury.According to him, the injury No.1 is likely to occur when somebody oppresses his face and the injury Nos.2 to 4 are likely to occurhttp://www.judis.nic.in 23 when somebody scuffles with the deceased and the injury No.5 is likely to occur, when somebody prevents the breath by oppressing the face and he has also stated that injuries found from cheek to neck is likely to occur by attacking grindstone (M.O.2).From the evidence of Ashok (P.W.1) and Kannan (P.W.2), it is evident that this is the case of homicide.While entering into the house of Manickam Chettiar (deceased), they found the almirahs were open.After returning from Thirupathi, Sigappi Achi (P.W.5) has noted down and taken stock of the jewels and has stated that around 9 kilograms of gold ornaments and 1.25 kilograms of silver articles along with cash of Rs.16,000/- are found missing.Pappiah (P.W.4), relative of maidservant Lalitha, has found the accused in the deceased's house prior to the occurrence.A receipt (Ex.P4) for pledging the jewels, was also recovered from the house of Raji (A1).On perusal of Ex.P4, it is seen that on 04.02.2010, Raji (A1) has pledged certain jewels with Manickam Chettiar and received a sum of Rs.16,000/-, of which, Raji (A1) has paid a sum of Rs.5,650/- and his signature is also available in Ex.Raji (A1) was arrested in front of Aalavai Lodge on 23.08.2010 in the presence of Janardhanan (P.W.6) and M.Os.7, 8, 9 and 10 have been recovered from him and in the presence of the same witnesses, on 24.08.2010, Karthika (A2) was arrested and M.O.13 series have been recovered from her.B.PUGALENDHI, J., Challenging the conviction and sentence for the offences under Section 302 and 449 I.P.C., imposed by the learned VI Additional District Sessions Judge, Madurai, vide Judgment dated 24.04.2017, in S.C.No.176 of 2011, the first accused has filed this Criminal Appeal.The Investigating Officer (P.W.26) sent the bloodstained articles for chemical analysis on 31.08.2010 with a requisition (Ex.P39) to the Judicial Magistrate and took policehttp://www.judis.nic.in 7 custody of Raji (A1) and Karthika (A2) and also made a requisition (Ex.P40) for conducting test identification parade.Thereafter, the Investigating Officer (P.W.26) took police custody of Raji (A1) on 06.09.2010 and on 07.09.2010, Raji (A1) gave a confession statement and based on his confession statement, a motorcycle (M.O.14) and piece of papers (M.O.15) used by the deceased to fold the jewels, were recovered under the covers of mahazar (Ex.P21 and P22 respectively) in the presence of one Ramanathan (P.W.15) and another.Karthika (A2) was also taken on police custody and from 11.30 a.m., to 5.30 p.m., a confession statement was recorded from her in the presence of the same witnesses and recovered a receipt bearing No.5780 (Ex.P4) for pledging the jewels.On 22.08.2010, at about 11.00 a.m., Dr.Natarajan (P.W.21) conducted autopsy on the dead body and issued the postmortem certificate (Ex.P26), wherein, he has noted the following injuries:-Cresentric nail 2 cms in length noted on the right side of cheek, convexity facing upwards.http://www.judis.nic.in 82. Abrasions each measuring 3c ms x 2 cms noted on the front of both knees.Abrasion 4 cms x 3 cms noted on the outer aspect of upper 3rd of left thigh.Abrasion 1 cm x 0.5 cm noted on the back of right ring finger.Contusion noted on the inner aspect of both the entire upper and lower lips.On dissection of scalp, skull & Dura:Contusion scalp 4 cms x 3 cms noted on right temporal region.A Test Identification Parade was conducted, on 04.09.2010, at the Central Prison, Madurai, by Asha Kousalya Shanthini (P.W.25), Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai.Raji (A1) was identified by Pappaiah (P.W.4) and Raja (P.W.9), Manager of Sivabakya Lodge.The Report of the Test Identification Parade, in respect of Raji (A1) is marked as Ex.Raji (A1) made an objection for the identification parade that the witnesses Pappaiah (P.W.4) and Raja (P.W.9), Manager of Sivabakya Lodge, saw him in the police station on the previous Tuesday.Pappaiah (P.W.4) identified Karthika (A2)http://www.judis.nic.in 10 during the Test Identification Parade.The Report for the Test Identification Parade, in respect of Karthika (A2) is marked as Ex.The Investigating Officer collected Biological Report (Ex.P28), wherein, it is stated that the blood deducted in M.Os.1, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12 is that of human “A”.Rajesh (P.W.22), Scientist from the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Madurai, also gave a Report (Ex.P29) stating that the blood deducted in M.Os.1, 3 , 4, 5, 11 and 12 is that of “Human A”.After examining witnesses and collecting various reports, the Investigating Officer (P.W.26) filed final report, as against Raji (A1) and Karthika (A2) before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Madurai, in P.R.C.No.72 of 2010, for the offences punishable under Sections 120-B, 149, 380 & 302 r/w 34 I.P.C.On the appearance of the accused, the provisions of Section 207 Cr.P.C. were complied with and the case was committed to the Court of Session in S.C.No.176 of 2011 and made over to the learned VI Additional District and Sessions Judge, Madurai, for trial.http://www.judis.nic.in 11The Trial Court framed four charges, as detailed below:When questioned, the accused pleaded "not guilty".To prove the case, the prosecution examined 26 witnesses and marked 45 exhibits as well as 17 material objects.No witness was examined nor any document marked on the side of the accused.That apart, 09 documents were marked as court documents.When the accused were questioned under Section 313 Cr.P.C., on the incriminating circumstances against them, they denied the same.By Judgment dated 24.04.2017, the Trial Court acquitted Karthika (A2) of the charge under Sections 120-B, 449 r/w 34 & 302 r/w 34 I.P.C. and acquitted Raji (A1) of the charge under Sections 120-B I.P.C.; however, convicted and sentenced Raji (A1) as detailed below:The sentences have been ordered to run concurrently.Assailing the judgment of conviction and sentence, dated 24.04.2017, Raji (A1) is before this Court.Heard Mr.The learned counsel for the accused further stated that the pledge receipt (Ex.P4) does not have the signature of the deceased and no date has been mentioned in the receipt.This has also been admitted by Sigappi Achi (P.W.5) in her evidence.Further, recovery of M.O.15 is highly artificial and unbelievable, because, after the identification parade on 04.09.2010, the Investigating Officer, who took the police custody of Raji (A1) on 06.09.2010, recorded the second confession statement from A1 and made recovery of M.O.The second confession statement from the accused is unknown to law and the recovery was made after the identification parade.In order to suit their case against the accused, the prosecution made the false recovery, because, Raji (A1) was originally arrested on 23.08.2010 and on his confession M.Os.8http://www.judis.nic.in 14 to 10 were recovered.He, in his evidence, has stated about the lodging of complaint (Ex.P1).➢ One Kannan (P.W.2) is the neighbour of Manickam Chettiar (deceased).Ashok (P.W.1) along with Kannan (P.W.2) firstly noticed the death of Manickam Chettiar and he accompanied with Ashok (P.W.1) for lodging the complaint (Ex.P1).She went to Thirupathi, along with the maidservant Lalitha, for Darshan.P14 and 15 have been recovered.He has also identified Raji (A1) during the test identification parade.➢ Srinivasan (P.W.10) is the Manager of Aalavai Lodge and through him Exs.P.17 and P19 have been marked.➢ Alagarsamy (P.W.11) is a House-Broker, who arranged a house for the accused at R.M.S.Colony for the monthly rent of Rs.2,600/-.But, he turned hostile.➢ Sasikumar (P.W.14), who on the directions of the police, weighed the jewels recovered from Raji (A1).➢ Ramanathan (P.W.15) is the attestor for the recovery of M.O.14, which was recovered during the police custody from Raji (A1).➢ Mohan (P.W.16) is the Head Constable, who handed over the First Information Report (Ex.P31) to the Judicial Magistrate, on 21.08.2010 at 06.00 p.m. ➢ Samsun Gunaraj (P.W.17) is the Head Constable, who took the dead body to the hospital.The Trial Court, by order dated 23.10.2013 in Cr.M.P.No.324 of 2013, appointed an Advocate Commissioner, for the disbursal of the pledged jewels to the respective parties.Accordingly, the Advocate Commissioner issued a public notice on 06.11.2013 in Dhinamalar Tamil Newspaper to the general public regarding disbursal of pledged jewels to the pledgers on 25.11.2013 and 26.11.2013 in the District Legal Service Authority, Madurai.In response to the said publication, the general public, who have pledged their jewels in the deceased's pawnbroker shop, have appeared before the District Legal Services Authority, Madurai, on 25.11.2013, 26.11.2013, 16.12.2013, 17.12.2013 and 18.12.2013, contained in 783 receipts have been returned to the respective parties, after receiving principal and interest amount.The receipts of the general public, who have redeemed their pledged jewels from the Advocate Commissioner appointed by the Trial Court, have been marked as Court Document Nos.1 to 6 and the Reports of the Advocate Commissioner have been marked as Court Document Nos.7 and 8.http://www.judis.nic.in 25After the commission of offence, the accused though having a house at Alagappa Nagar in Madurai, has stayed in Sivabakya Lodge, Vaithyalinga Lodge and Aalavai Lodge.The registers recovered from Vaithyalinga Lodge have been marked as Exs.The registers recovered from Sivabakya Lodge have been marked as Exs.The registers recovered from Aalavai Lodge have been marked as Exs.The subsequent conduct of Raji (A1) in shifting his house is also elicited through the evidence of Alagarsamy (P.W.11) and Parvadhavardhini (P.W.12).After the occurrence, Raji (A1) in order to shift his house has approached Alagarsamy (P.W.11), housebroker, who arranged a house of Parvadhavardhini (P.W.12) for Raji (A1).By paying a sum of Rs.15,000/- as advance, on 21.08.2010, Raji (A1) obtained key from Parvadhavardhini (P.W.12) and on the next day, by saying that the key, which was already given to him, found missing, he had collected second key also.The evidence of Alagarsamy (P.W.11) and Parvadhavardhini (P.W.12) clearly elicit Raji's (A1's) conduct, which is also one of the circumstances and which draws inference against the accused.The Raji (A1) and Karthika (A2) were lastly seen in the house of Manickam Chettiar (deceased) by Pappaiah (P.W.4), who has also identified the accused during the test identification parade.Raja (P.W.9), Manager of Sivabakya Lodge has also identified Raji (A1) during the test identification parade.Furthermore, since the jewels were recovered from the accused, as per Section 114 of the Evidence Act, presumption shall fall upon the accused that they must be either the persons, who stolen the jewels or receivers of the stolen jewels.We are of the view that the prosecution has proved its case beyond all reasonable doubts and therefore, we are not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgment of the Trial Court.In the result, the Criminal Appeal fails and it is dismissed.Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.1.The VI Additional District Sessions Judge, Madurai.2.The Inspector of Police, South Gate Police Station, Madurai City.3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.4.The Record Keeper, Vernacular Records Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.http://www.judis.nic.in 28 R.SUBBIAH, J.and B.PUGALENDHI, J.krk / myr JUDGMENT IN Crl.A.(MD) No.344 of 2017 and Crl.M.P.(MD) No.8811 of 2017 22.04.2019http://www.judis.nic.in
['Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 380 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The State is the appellant, whereas the accused 1 to 4 are therespondents.The Inspector of Police attached to Papanasam Police Station(Thanjavaur District) had laid a final report on 31.12.2007 on the file ofthe District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Papanasam, as against therespondents 1 to 4 herein alleging that they had committed the offencespunishable under Section 302 and 302 r/w 34 of I.P.C.After the completion of preliminary enquiry, the case wascommitted to the Court of Sessions by the learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Papanasam and after the appearance of therespondents/accused, the learned I Additional Sessions Judge (PCR), ThanjavurSessions Division had framed the following two charges.a. As against the first respondent/A1 under Section 302 of I.P.C.b. As against the respondents/accused 2 to 4 under Section 302r/w 34 of I.P.C.When the ingredients of the charges were explained andquestioned all the four respondents/accused had pleaded innocence and wantedto face the trial and therefore, they were put on trial.In order to substantiate their case, the prosecution hastotally examined 21 witnesses and during the course of their examination,Exs.P.1 to P.16 and the material objects ranging from M.Os.1 to 13 weremarked.The Gravamen of the Prosecution Case:-That on 3.10.2007 at about 11.45 hours when the deceasedMurthy @ Venkatachalam was conversing with his brother Senthil (P.W.1) inthe railway station road at Papanasam, in front of Muniyandi Vilas Hotel, allthe accused came there and due to previous enmity because of taking part inthe Papanasam New Bus Stand cycle stand auction had picked up quarrel withthe deceased and on account of the common object of committing the murderof the deceased, the first respondent/A1 had fisted on his left cheek, whilethe third respondent/A3 had kicked him.When the deceased had fallen onthe road, the fourth respondent had mounted on his chest and fisted on hisleft cheek.When the deceased Murthy @ Venkatachalam was trying to getup after pushing away the fourth respondent, the first respondent/A1 hadcaught hold him and both the first respondent/A1 and the deceased hadrolled over and thereafter, the deceased had managed to get up and proceededtowards South.While so, the second respondent/A2 had pushed him down onthe ground making the deceased to fall on the road in front of Nice Tailorshop.When he had fallen down, the third and fourthrespondents/accused 3 and 4 had caught hold his right and left handsrespectively.The second respondent/A2 had also caught hold of his bothlegs so as to facilitate the first respondent/A1 to kill him with a cementconcrete stone.The first respondent/A1 had lifted the cement concretestone and dropped on the head of the deceased repeatedly, which resulted inhis instantaneous death.When P.W.1 being the brother of the decased and P.Ws.2 and 3being the friends of P.W.1 were tried to rescue the deceased, they werethreatened with dire consequences by the respondents/accused persons andafter the completion of the occurrence, the accused persons had gone away.Then P.W.8 came there and on the narration of P.W.1, P.W.8Kaliamurthy reduced the same into writing and both of them had presentedthat complaint (Ex.He immediately after the receipt of that complaint hadregistered a case in Papanasam Police Station Cr.The State is the appellant, whereas the accused 1 to 4 are therespondents.In order to substantiate their case, the prosecution hastotally examined 21 witnesses and during the course of their examination,Exs.P.1 to P.16 and the material objects ranging from M.Os.1 to 13 weremarked.The Gravamen of the Prosecution Case:-That on 3.10.2007 at about 11.45 hours when the deceasedMurthy @ Venkatachalam was conversing with his brother Senthil (P.W.1) inthe railway station road at Papanasam, in front of Muniyandi Vilas Hotel, allthe accused came there and due to previous enmity because of taking part inthe Papanasam New Bus Stand cycle stand auction had picked up quarrel withthe deceased and on account of the common object of committing the murderof the deceased, the first respondent/A1 had fisted on his left cheek, whilethe third respondent/A3 had kicked him.When the deceased had fallen onthe road, the fourth respondent had mounted on his chest and fisted on hisleft cheek.When the deceased Murthy @ Venkatachalam was trying to getup after pushing away the fourth respondent, the first respondent/A1 hadcaught hold him and both the first respondent/A1 and the deceased hadrolled over and thereafter, the deceased had managed to get up and proceededtowards South.While so, the second respondent/A2 had pushed him down onthe ground making the deceased to fall on the road in front of Nice Tailorshop.When he had fallen down, the third and fourthrespondents/accused 3 and 4 had caught hold his right and left handsrespectively.The second respondent/A2 had also caught hold of his bothlegs so as to facilitate the first respondent/A1 to kill him with a cementconcrete stone.The first respondent/A1 had lifted the cement concretestone and dropped on the head of the deceased repeatedly, which resulted inhis instantaneous death.When P.W.1 being the brother of the decased and P.Ws.2 and 3being the friends of P.W.1 were tried to rescue the deceased, they werethreatened with dire consequences by the respondents/accused persons andafter the completion of the occurrence, the accused persons had gone away.Then P.W.8 came there and on the narration of P.W.1, P.W.8Kaliamurthy reduced the same into writing and both of them had presentedthat complaint (Ex.Further, P.W.1 is none other than the younger brother ofthe deceased, whereas P.Ws.2 and 3 are his friends.According to the caseof prosecution that at about 11.45 p.m. on 3.10.2007 while P.Ws.1 to 3were returning to their home after purchasing the diesel, in front of theMuniyandi Vilas Hotel, P.W.1's brother Murthy @ Venkatachalam, who is thedeceased herein, was standing there and on seeing him, P.W.1 had toldP.Ws.2 and 3 that he wanted to go to see his brother.While so, A1 to A4 came there.The first respondent/A1had asked him ?eP vd;dlh bghpa Msh? while saying so, he had fisted overhis face.While the third respondent had kicked him and on receiving thatblow, the deceased had fallen down.When he was trying to get up the fourthrespondent/A4 sat on the chest of the deceased and slapped on his cheek.The deceased pushed him off away and got up and subsequently, he wastrying to proceed further, but the fourth respondent/A4 had not allowed himto go away.While so, the first respondent/A1 Senthil had caught holdhim and rolled along with the deceased on the ground.Thereafter, thedeceased got up and proceeded towards South.While so, the secondrespondent/A2 had pushed the deceased down in front of the Nice Tailoringshop and on account of this reason, the deceased had fallen on his back,while the other accused persons, viz., A2 to A4 had caught hold of his legsand hands, the first respondent/A1 had lifted M.O.1 Cement Concrete Stone ,which was found lying there and dropped it over his head and on receivingthe head injury, the deceased had died on the spot instantaneously.When the occurrence was taken place all the three witnesseswere simply watching the incident.Neither P.W.1 nor P.W.2 or P.W.3 weretrying to rescue the deceased.The conduct of P.Ws.1 to 3 seems to beunusual and therefore, their presence in the place of occurrence is doubtedand further on a combined reading of the evidences of P.Ws.1 to 3 along withthe evidence of P.W.8, who is the scribe the complaint, we find a lot ofinfirmities and contradictions between their evidences.As afore stated, including P.W.1 there were three witnesses.In spite of this, P.Ws.1 to 3 havenot properly explained as to why they were not making any attempt to savethe deceased.With regard to the lodging of the complaint, P.W.1 saysthat the police people after lodging of the complaint came to the place ofoccurrence on the next day.No.201 of 2007 underSections 342 and 302 r/w 34 of I.P.C. The printed first information reportwas marked as Ex.Thereafter, the complaint Ex.P.1 and the first informationreport Ex.Subsequently, P.W.21 had been to the place ofoccurrence, inspected the same and prepared an observation mahazar Ex.Then, he had also seized the cement concrete stone M.O.1,which was said to have been used by the first accused to kill the deceasedand other material objects viz., blood stained earth and some unbloodstained earth etc. ranging from M.O.8 to M.O.13 under a seizure mahazarEx.P.W.14 Dr. Rajmohan attached to Papanasam Govt. Hospitalhad conducted post mortem examination on the dead body of the deceased.While so, he had found the following external as well as internal injurieson the dead body as under:-1. 5 x 1 x 4 cm laceration just below left eye.2. 8 x 2 x 1 cm lacerated wound in the left forehead.3. 7 x 2 x 1 cm laceration near the 2nd injury.4. 11 x 3 x 2 cm lacerated wound in the right parietal region.Head deformed, crepitation felt over the cranium.Thoax : no rib fracture, heart ? 300 gms.Chambers emply.Bothlungs normal.Hyoid bone intact.Abdomen ? uniform, level of diaphragmnormal.Stomach distended with semi digested food.Liver ? 1600 gms, firmDATED :31.10.2014CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.RAJESWARANANDTHE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.MATHIVANANCriminal Appeal (MD) No.216 OF 2010State represented byThe Inspector of PolicePapanasam Police StationThanjavur District ... Appellant Vs.3.Prabhu @ Prabhu Gopinath ... RespondentsPrayer : Appeal is filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,against the Judgment dated 18.1.2010 and made in S.C.No.73 of 2009 on thefile of the learned I Additional Sessions Judge (Protection of Civil Rights),Thanjavur.The Inspector of Police attached to Papanasam Police Station(Thanjavaur District) had laid a final report on 31.12.2007 on the file ofthe District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Papanasam, as against therespondents 1 to 4 herein alleging that they had committed the offencespunishable under Section 302 and 302 r/w 34 of I.P.C.After the completion of preliminary enquiry, the case wascommitted to the Court of Sessions by the learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Papanasam and after the appearance of therespondents/accused, the learned I Additional Sessions Judge (PCR), ThanjavurSessions Division had framed the following two charges.a. As against the first respondent/A1 under Section 302 of I.P.C.b. As against the respondents/accused 2 to 4 under Section 302r/w 34 of I.P.C.When the ingredients of the charges were explained andquestioned all the four respondents/accused had pleaded innocence and wantedto face the trial and therefore, they were put on trial.He immediately after the receipt of that complaint hadregistered a case in Papanasam Police Station Cr.No.201 of 2007 underSections 342 and 302 r/w 34 of I.P.C. The printed first information reportwas marked as Ex.Thereafter, the complaint Ex.P.1 and the first informationreport Ex.Subsequently, P.W.21 had been to the place ofoccurrence, inspected the same and prepared an observation mahazar Ex.Then, he had also seized the cement concrete stone M.O.1,which was said to have been used by the first accused to kill the deceasedand other material objects viz., blood stained earth and some unbloodstained earth etc. ranging from M.O.8 to M.O.13 under a seizure mahazarEx.P.W.14 Dr. Rajmohan attached to Papanasam Govt. Hospitalhad conducted post mortem examination on the dead body of the deceased.While so, he had found the following external as well as internal injurieson the dead body as under:-1. 5 x 1 x 4 cm laceration just below left eye.2. 8 x 2 x 1 cm lacerated wound in the left forehead.3. 7 x 2 x 1 cm laceration near the 2nd injury.4. 11 x 3 x 2 cm lacerated wound in the right parietal region.Head deformed, crepitation felt over the cranium.Thoax : no rib fracture, heart ? 300 gms.Chambers emply.Bothlungs normal.Hyoid bone intact.Abdomen ? uniform, level of diaphragmnormal.Stomach distended with semi digested food.Liver ? 1600 gms, firmspleen 100 gms, firm, kidney ? normal, small intestine normal.Largeintestine distended with gas, bladder empty.Opening of Head:11 x 3 x 2 cm lacerated wound in the right parietal region with(nc) hematoma extending from right frontal to right temporo occipitalregion.Ring fracture of skull extending from frontal temporal andoccipital region.Clotted blood in the dura matter of right parietal region.Laceration 4 x 5 x 2 cm in the right fronto parietal lobe with 5 ml ofclotted blood.15 ml of clotted blood present in the base of skull.Laceration 4 x 2 x 1 cm left temporal lobe.Spinal column intact.After the completion of his examination, he had issued apost mortem certificate Ex.P.13, wherein he has opined that the deceasedwould appear to have died of injury to vital organ such as brain and due tohaemorrhagic shock 11 to 12 hours prior to autopsy.Thereafter, P.W.21 had examined witnesses and recordedtheir statements and after the completion of the investigation he had laid afinal report against the respondents/accused before the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Papanasam, as afore stated.When the incriminating circumstances arising out of thetestimonies of the prosecution witnesses were put to the respondents/accusedduring the course of the proceedings under Section 313(1)(b) Cr.P.C., theyreplied that they had nothing to do with the allegations levelled againstthem and that this case was foisted against them.Though they had stated that they were going to examine thewitnesses on their part, nobody was examined and no documentary evidencewas also adduced.With the evidence of P.W.21, the prosecution has closedits side.On evaluating the evidences both oral and documentary, thelearned Additional Sessions Judge (PCR) had found the respondents/accused 1to 4 not guilty and therefore, they were acquitted of the charges underSection 302 and 302 r/w34 of I.P.C.Challenging the order of the acquittal, the Staterepresented by the Inspector of Police, Papanasam Police Station haspreferred this present appeal.Heard Mr.C. Mayil Vahana Rajendran, learned Additional PublicProsecutor appearing for the appellant and Mr.M.Karunanithi, learned counselappearing for the respondents/accused.Before we go into the merits of the case , we would like tohighlight that the prosecution witnesses 4 to 7, 9 to 11, 13 and 15 have notsupported the case of the prosecution as they have turned hostile.Barring their evidences, the remaining witnesses P.Ws.1 to3, who claim to be the eye witnesses and P.W.8, who is the scribe of thecomplaint Ex.P.1 and the testimonies of P.W.12 are available.Apart from this, the testimonies of official witnesses,i.e., P.W.14 Post Mortem Dr. Rajmohan and other official witnesses P.W.16and P.W.21 are also available.However, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor hasadverted to that the learned trial Judge had failed to weigh theirtestimonies with proper care and caution.He has also submitted that the learned trial Judge has notassigned any reason for disbelieving the first information Ex.P.1 which waslodged before P.W.21 by P.W.1 accompanied by P.W.8 immediately after theoccurrence.He has also submitted that the testimonies of P.Ws.1 to 3are cogent, convincing and corroborate with each other.However, theirtestimonies were discarded by the learned trial Judge for the reasons bestknown to him.He has maintained that the learned trial Judge has notproperly explained as to how the medical evidence adduced by P.W.14 andthe post mortem report under Ex.On the other hand, the learned counsel appearing for therespondents/accused has submitted that the learned trial Judge has properlyappreciated and weighed the testimonies of prosecution witnesses and hascome to the correct conclusion that the prosecution has miserably failedto bring home the guilt of the respondents/accused 1 to 4 and therefore, thejudgment of the trial court need not be disturbed as the interference ofthis Court does not require.On perusal of Ex.P.1 complaint, it appears thatit was received by P.W.21 Inspector of Police at 00.15 a.m on 4.10.2007and soon after the receipt of the complaint he had also registered the casein Cr.No.201 of 2007 under Section 302 of I.P.C.The first information report Ex.P.11 also reveals the samefact.However, it appears that these two documents, viz., Ex.P.1 andEx.P.11 were reached the learned Judicial Magistrate, Papanasam, at 4.40a.m.on 4.10.2007 as it is seen from the evidence of P.W.19, who had takenEx.P.1 and Ex.The occurrenceplace is situated just one kilometre away from the police station.He has also stated that at 4.00 a.m. he had been to thehouse of the learned Judicial Magistrate and handed over the Ex.P.1 andEx.43. P.W.8 says that he came to the place of occurrence along withothers and he was asked to write a complaint and therefore, he had writtenthe complaint.He would further state that at about 12.00 midnight he cameto the place of occurrence and thereafter, all the villagers went to thepolice station and they were also enquired by the police people.According to him, when he along with other villagers cameto the place of occurrence, already the police people were present there andthe witnesses P.Ws.1 to 3 were also present.But he is not able to say asto how the police people came to the place of occurrence before lodging thecomplaint and as to who had lodged the complaint prior to his lodging ofcomplaint.He would further state that after half-an-hour he went tothe police station along with others.In his cross examination, P.W.21 Inspector of Police hasstated that neither in the complaint Ex.P.1, dated 4.10.2007 nor in theirrespective statements, which were recorded by him under Section 161(3)Cr.P.C., P.Ws.1 to 3 have not told that for what purpose they went toPapanasam.Further, he has also stated that they never had statedthat they were threatened by the respondents.During the course of his investigation, he came to know thatthe deceased had been selling liquor near Papanasam railway gate and onthis score, there was previous enmity with other liquor sellers.In his cross examination, he has also stated that noreference was available in his diary to substantiate the fact that P.W.1came to the police station along with other persons.Apart from this, thearrest of the respondents/A1 to A4 was not satisfactorily proved.Besides this he has also admitted in his cross examinationthat when he had examined P.W.14 Dr. Rajmohan, who had conducted the postmortem examination M.O.1 Cement Concrete Stone was not shown to him.But hehas also not obtained any explanation from P.Ws.1 to 3 during the courseof his investigation as to why they had gone to Papanasam at 12.00midnight.It is significant to note here that P.W.21 being theInspector of Police had received the complaint under Ex.P.1 and alsoregistered the case.Since he being the officer, who had registered thecase, he should not have taken up the investigation.Even if he happens totake up the investigation, with the permission of his higher authorities,investigation should have been handed over to some other competent policeofficer.Hence, the investigation taken up by P.W.21 appears to have beentainted with embellishment.As we have discussed in the opening paragraphs, the presenceof P.Ws.1 to 3 at the time of occurrence has been shrouded with moonshine andsince their presence is doubted, it is incumbent on the part of theprosecution to dispel the doubt.However, the prosecution has notsatisfactorily proved the presence of P.Ws.1 to 3 at the place and at thetime of occurrence.Apart from this, as afore stated, the conduct of P.Ws.1 to3 seems to be unusual.We are in agreement with the conclusion of the trialCourt to the effect that P.Ws.1 to 3 would not have present in the place ofoccurrence and witnessed the occurrence.Further, since the other independent witnesses, viz., P.Ws.4to 7 and seizure mahazar witness P.W.9 and observation mahazar witness P.W.11have turned hostile, the testimonies of P.Ws.1 to 3 are left uncorroboratedand unsupported.The evidence of P.W.12, who has spoken about the previousenmity between the deceased and the respondents has also not been supportedby any other witnesses.Apart from this, since P.W.21 being the Inspectorof Police, attached to Papanasam Police Station, happened to register thecase, he is not supposed to take up the investigation.Keeping in view of all the infirmities and conflictions aswell as the contradictions between the testimonies of prosecution witnesses,we are of the considered view that the learned trial Judge has come to thecorrect conclusion, which resulted in the acquittal of the respondents 1 to4 in respect of the charges under Sections 302 and 302 r/w 34 of I.P.C.Therefore, the judgment of acquittal recorded by the learned trial Judgedoes not require interference of this Court.Further, wedo not find any reasons to interfere with the judgment of acquittal recordedby the learned trial Judge.In the result, the criminal appeal is dismissed confirmingthe judgment of acquittal recorded by the learned trial Judge.(S.R.,J) (T.M.,J).31.10.2014rnbIndex :Yes/NoInternet:Yes/NoToThe I Additional Sessions Judge, (PCR), Thanjavur.2.The Additional Public Prosecutor,Madurai Bench of Madras High Court,Madurai.S.RAJESWARAN,J.ANDT.MATHIVANAN,J.rnbPre-delivery JudgmentCriminal Appeal (MD) No.216 of 2010Delivered on31.10.2014
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The deceased in this case was one Mrs.Ezhilmathi.She was married to one Mr.Ranganathan, who is the son of the accused herein, eight years before the occurrence.At the time of marriage, gold jewels and other household articles were presented by the parents of the deceased.It is alleged that these two accused who are the father-in-law and mother-in-law respectively of the deceased demanded more dowry from the deceased and harassed her.It is further alleged that on 23.07.2012, at 8.00 am, at the house of the deceased, both the accused abused the deceased in filthy language and then A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 through a lighted match stick on her.The deceased sustained serious burn injuries on her body.The house of the parents of the deceased is situated just 30 houses away from the house of the deceased.On hearing about the occurrence, P.W.1 - the father, P.W.2 - the mother and P.Ws.3 & 4  the neighbours had rushed to the house of the deceased.They found the deceased with burn injuries.When they enquired the deceased, as to how she sustained burn injuries, she told them that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.P.W.5 is yet another neighbour who has also stated the same.Thereafter, one Mr.Ilayaraja, the brother of the deceased took the deceased in an Ambulance to the Government Hospital, Virudhachalam.Then she was conscious.She told the Doctor that at 11.45 pm, on 23.07.2012, at her house, her father-in-law poured kerosene and set fire.P.W.9 found 90% burnt injuries on her body.P.W.9 made entry of the said statement, in the accident register and then, gave intimation to the learned Judicial Magistrate, Virudhachalam.P.W.9 certified that the deceased was conscious.P.W.8 was satisfied that the deceased was in a fit state of mind to make a dying declaration.(Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.Nagamuthu.J) The appellants are the accused 1 and 2 in S.C.No.301 of 2012 on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Cuddalore.They stood charged for offences under Sections 498A, 294(b) & 302 r/w 34 I.P.C. By judgment dated 04.09.2013, the trial Court convicted them for offence under Section 302 r/w 34 I.P.C., alone and sentenced them to undergo imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/- each in default to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months.Challenging the said conviction and sentence, the accused 1 and 2/appellants are before this Court with this Criminal Appeal.Thereafter, he recorded the dying declaration of the deceased, vide Ex.In the said judicial dying declaration, the deceased told that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.4.P.W.10, the then Special Sub Inspector of Police, on receipt of the intimation from the hospital, went to the hospital on 24.07.2012 and recorded the statement of the deceased, in the presence of the Doctor under Ex.On returning to the Police Station, at 6.00 am, on 24.07.2012, he registered a case in Crime No.194/2012 for offences under Sections 294(b), 498A & 307 I.P.C. Ex.5.The case was taken up for investigation by P.W.11, the then Inspector of Police.He went to the place of occurrence at 7.00 am, on 24.07.2012 and prepared an observation mahazar and a rough sketch in the presence of P.W.6 and another witness.Then, he recovered a plastic can; a match box and a half burnt polyster saree (M.Os.1 to 3), under a mahazar, in the presence of same witnesses.Then, he examined P.Ws.1 to 5 and recorded their statements.On the same day at 11.00 am, he arrested both the accused, in the presence of P.W.6 and another witness.On such arrest, A.1 gave a voluntary confession.But no discovery of any fact was made out of the same.On returning to the Police Station, he forwarded both the accused to Court, for judicial remand.6.On 29.07.2012, at 9.55 pm, the deceased succumbed to the injuries in the hospital.On receipt of the death intimation, P.W.11 altered the case into one under Sections 294(b), 498A & 302 I.P.C. Ex.P.13 is the alteration report.On the same day, between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm, he conducted inquest on the body of the deceased, in the hospital and forwarded the body for post mortem.Manojkumar Mohandi, conducted autopsy on the body of the deceased on 30.07.2012, at 3.05 pm.He found 90% of burnt injuries, on the body of the deceased.He opined that the death was due to septicemia following burns.P.4 is the post mortem certificate and Ex.P.6 is the final opinion of P.W.7 regarding the cause of death.On completing investigation, P.W.11 laid charge sheet against both the accused.7.Based on the above materials, the trial Court framed charges as detailed in the first paragraph of this judgment against these accused.Both the accused denied the same.In order to prove the case of the prosecution, on the side of the prosecution, as many as 11 witnesses were examined and 14 documents were exhibited, besides 3 material objects.8.Out of the prosecution witnesses, P.Ws.1 to 5 have stated that the deceased told them that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire to her.P.W.9  Dr.Saminathan, has stated that the deceased told him that her father-in-law poured kerosene and set fire.In the judicial dying declaration, recorded by the learned Judicial Magistrate, the deceased told that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.In the complaint made to P.W.10 also, the deceased told that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.9.When the above incriminating materials were put to the accused under Section 313 Cr.P.C., they denied the same as false.On their side, no witness was examined and no document was marked.Their defence was a total denial.10.Having considered all the above, the trial Court found the accused guilty for offence under Section 302 r/w 34 I.P.C., and accordingly, sentenced them to undergo imprisonment for life.Aggrieved over the same, the accused/appellants are before this Court with this Criminal Appeal.11.We have heard the learned counsel for the appellants and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor and also perused the records carefully.12.In this case, the prosecution relies on the multiple dying declarations made by the deceased.P.Ws.1 to 5 have stated that when they went to the house of the deceased, they found the deceased with burn injuries and she told them that her father-in-law poured kerosene and mother-in-law set fire on her.P.Ws.1 to 5 told the said fact for the first time after the registration of the case.The deceased was brought to the hospital by her brother, by name, Mr.For the reasons best known to them, the prosecution has not examined the brother of the deceased viz., Mr.Ilayaraja.At the earliest point of time, when the deceased was admitted in the hospital, she told the Doctor that her father-in-law poured kerosene and set fire on her.Subsequently, in the judicial dying declaration, the deceased had told that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.Thus, there is material contradiction between these two dying declarations.13.Above all, from the time of occurrence, the deceased was accompanied and surrounded by her family members.Admittedly, there was some misunderstanding between the accused and the family members of the deceased.The deceased was taken to the hospital by her brother, by name, Mr.In the first statement made by the deceased to the Doctor, the deceased told that her father-in-law alone poured kerosene and set fire on her.But, in the second statement made to the learned Judicial Magistrate concerned, the deceased had told that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.This material improvement made by the deceased implicating A.2 in the subsequent dying declaration would only go to probablize that she had been tutored by Mr.Ilayaraja, or by the other relatives.Assuming that the said statement made to the Doctor, being the earliest statement, requires weightage, since, it is completely contradicted by the subsequent dying declaration recorded by the learned Judicial Magistrate, in which, the deceased told that A.1 poured kerosene and A.2 set fire on her.In our considered view, it is not safe to act on the earliest statement made to the Doctor since that statement itself might have been due to tutoring.If the second dying declaration that fire was set only by A.2 is believed then, the first dying declaration made to the Doctor that it was A.1 who poured kerosene and set fire on her becomes false.Thus, these two dying declarations are completely contradicting each other and they make each one as unbelievable.14.It is needless to point out that the trial Court itself has disbelieved the evidences of P.Ws.1 to 3, that these accused demanded dowry and harassed the deceased.Similarly, the trial Court has disbelieved the evidence of these witnesses, in respect of the charge under Section 294(b) I.P.C. Thus, the trial Court itself has partly believed the prosecution case.Further, the State has not made any appeal against the acquittal of the appellants for offence under Sections 498A & 294(b)15.In view of all these anamolies and doubts, we find it difficult to sustain the conviction and sentence imposed on the appellants.(M.J.J) & (S.N.J) 21.04.2016jbmIndex:Yes To1.The Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Cuddalore.A.No.679 of 201321.04.2016
['Section 294(b) in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code']
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It appears to be clear that the accused Paromita Chakraborty lodged a case against the present defacto complainant about 7 months prior to lodging of this case against Paromita Chakraborty and others.It further appears to me that the aforesaid case lodged by Paromita Chakraborty is still pending and the defacto complainant is facing the trial.
['Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Heard on the question of admission.This Criminal Revision under Section 397/401 of Cr.P.C. has been filed against the order dated 19-11-2016 passed by 2nd A.S.J., Jaura, Distt.Morena in S.T. No. 299/2016, by which the charge under Sections 147, 148, 294, 307 of I.P.C. has been framed against applicant no.2 Sunil whereas charge under Sections 147, 148, 294, 307/34 of I.P.C. has been framed against the remaining applicants.The prosecution story in short is that a F.I.R. was lodged by the complainant to the effect that at about 7:30 in the morning, he was going to his fields.When he reached in front of the house of Ramprakash,, then the applicants came there and were armed with Lathi, Farsa etc. The applicant Sunil was having a country-made pistol with him.vs. State of MP reported in ILR (2012) MP 1055 and Anil alias Moni Panda and Anr.Per contra, it is submitted by the counsel for the State that it is well settled principle of law that in order to prima facie make out an offence under Section 307 of IPC, the nature of injuries is immaterial.It is submitted that the manner in which the incident is alleged to have taken place and the gunshot injury caused to the complainant clearly show that the applicants had an intention and knowledge to cause death of the complainant and there was an overt act on their part and thus, prima facie offence under Section 307 of IPC is made out.
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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By this application applicant/accused who hasbeen convicted for the offence punishable under Section376 (2)(l) of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced tosuffer rigorous imprisonment for the period of 10 yearsand to pay a fine of Rs.60,000/-, in default of payment, ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: (2) criapln3725.18to suffer simple imprisonment for year as per thejudgment and order dated 14.06.2018 in Special CaseNo.137/2017 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge,Ahmednagar has prayed to suspend the aforesaidsubstantive sentences pending hearing and final decisionof his appeal bearing Criminal Appeal No.560/2018challenging the conviction recorded against him and torelease him on bail and it appears that the appellant hasdeposited fine amount on the same day.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::Case of the prosecution is that the victim girlaged about 23 years is mentally retarded deaf and dumblady.She was residing with her parents.Her parents arelabours and they used to be out from the house in the daytime for labour work.The victim girl used to be alone atthe house.Her grand-mother used to be residing in theadjoining house which is her parental aunt.The applicantwho is resident of the same village is an agriculturist.The house of the victim girl is on the way of theagricultural land of the applicant.It was alleged thatin July, 2016 parental aunt of the victim girl visitedthe house of the victim girl and noticed some change inthe appearance of the victim girl.She pointed out thesaid change in the appearance of the victim girl to theinformant mother of the victim girl.The MedicalOfficer after examining the victim girl opined that shewas pregnant.The informant suspected that somebodycommitted forcible intercourse with the victim girl.During the investigation the informant raisedsuspicion on the appellant/accused, on the father of thevictim girl and on the cousin brother of the victim girl.The victim girl delivered a female child.Blood samplesof the said child, all the suspects including theapplicant and the victim girl were taken and in the DNAtest it was revealed that the applicant is Biologicalfather of the child of the victim girl.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::Mr.Ostwal, learned counsel for the applicantsubmitted that the applicant was arrested on 14.01.2017and he is in jail since the date of his arrest.Panchwitnesses have not supported the prosecution case.Nothing is recovered from the spot of incident.Thevictim girl is not completely mentally retarded as perthe Medical evidence on record and therefore the victimgirl was required to be examined by the prosecution.Consent of the applicant was not obtained while takingsample of blood.The prosecution has not examined theperson/expert who conducted DNA test and still DNA report ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: (4) criapln3725.18is considered by the trial Court.As such, no opportunityhas been given to the appellant to dispute the DNAreport.His bail application was rejected by thetrial Court and bail application filed in this Court waswithdrawn as the trial was expedited.It is submittedthat in the above circumstances the evidence of PWs-5,6,8,9 and DNA report (Exh.14) relied upon by the trialCourt is not sufficient to sustain the convictionrecorded against the applicant and therefore sentencerecorded against the applicant may be suspended and hemay be released on bail, as final hearing of the appealwould take time, by allowing application.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::Mr.Ostwal, learned counsel for the applicant, tosupport his submissions that the sentence recordedagainst the applicant is of fixed term there are noexceptional circumstance to reject the request ofsuspension of sentence and to release the applicant onbail when it is not possible to take up the appeal of theapplicant for early hearing and that generally courtshould be liberal to suspend the sentence during pendency ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: (5) criapln3725.18of the appeal challenging the sentence has mainly reliedupon the following decisions :::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::The maximum sentence imposed on him was imprisonment for a period of 7 years on the second count.His application for suspension of sentence was rejected by the High Court.It was held that no exceptional reason had been shown in the impugned order for not suspending the sentence.The sentence recorded against the appellant was suspended during pendency of the appeal and he was directed to be released on bail.B] In the Case of Angana and Another Vs State of Rajasthan (2009) 3 Supreme Court Cases 767 the Hon'ble Apex Court considered the aspect of suspension of sentence pending appeal and release of appellant on bail and further held that when an appeal is preferred against the conviction in the High Court, the High Court has ample power and discretion to suspend the sentence, but that discretion has to be exercised judiciously depending on the facts and circumstances of each case.While considering the suspension of sentence, each case is to be considered on the basis of nature of the offence, manner in which occurrence had taken place, whether in any manner bail granted ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: (6) criapln3725.18 earlier had been misused.In fact, there is no straitjacket formula which can be applied in exercising the discretion.The facts and circumstances of each case will govern the exercise of judicial discretion.While considering the application filed by the convict under Section 389 Cr.P.C.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::11 Supreme Court Cases 363 the appellant who was nearly 70 years old was convicted for the offence under Sections 342 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code.He was in jail for nearly one year and on bail during trial.He was directed to be released on bail on his furnishing the stipulated security and it was clarified that release of appellant No.1 was only directed on considering his age and not on consideration of merits of the case.In the said case the appellants were convicted for the offence under Section 392 read with Section 397 of the IPC and each of them was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years.Sentence recorded against the appellants was suspended and they were directed to be released on bail with certain conditions.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::5. Learned APP for the respondent/State on theother hand opposed to grand the application on thegrounds that mental condition of the victim girl isconsidered by the trial Court in paragraph No.29 of thejudgment and she was mentally retarded.The work ofsealing samples is the collective work of Doctor, Nurseand the staff and the said aspect has been considered bythe trial Court in paragraph Nos.35, 36 and 37 of thejudgment.PW-7 who carried samples to the analyzer forconducting DNA test has stated that the samples were insealed condition and therefore, it cannot be said thatthere was no proper sealing of the samples as submittedby the learned counsel for the applicant and even ifprocedural lapses are there it cannot be considered atthis stage when the applicant is Biological father of the ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: (9) criapln3725.18female child of the victim girl.As such according to thelearned APP as it is proved that the applicant hascommitted rape on mentally retarded victim girl the trialCourt has convicted and sentenced him for the offenceunder Section 376 (2)(l) of the IPC which offence isserious in nature.It is submitted that considering thecircumstance that applicant has committed rape onmentally retarded girl and the fact that the applicantwas not on bail during the trial his request to suspendthe sentence and to release him on bail cannot beconsidered.Thus, learned APP has prayed to reject theapplication.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::I have carefully considered the submissions madeby the learned counsel for the applicant and learned APPand I have gone through the impugned judgment andevidence adduced by the prosecution.The evidence of Indubai Anna Bhingardive (PW-1)the informant/complainant who is mother of the victimgirl is that the victim girl is mentally retarded deafand dumb and that Tarabai (Parental aunt of victim girl) ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: ( 10 ) criapln3725.18told her to take the victim girl for medical examinationas the victim girl was complaining the stomach ache andthat when the victim girl was taken to Civil Hospital,Ahmednagar, Doctor told that the victim girl waspregnant.She has also stated that the applicant residesin their village.He used to take his cattle for grazingfrom their house.Their house is on the way of hisagricultural land.The applicant used to give signals tothe victim girl whenever he used to pass from their houseby raising and waiving hand.In her cross-examination sheadmitted that the victim girl used to talk with them bysigns.She denied that they have falsely implicated theapplicant.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::The evidence of Dr.Sachin Solat (PW-2) showsthat on 13.08.2016 when he was Chief Medical Officer inCivil Hospital, Ahmednagar, the victim girl who was deafand dumb was examined by him and there was history ofsexual assault on her and he took sample of her blood,nails, pubic hair and vaginal swab and were forwarded tothe Chemical Analyzer.He stated that the victim girl wasreferred to the Gynecologist Dr. Mrs.Tupe and Dr. KaralePsychiatrist.He received reports from both of them andas per report of Gynecologist the patient was pregnant ofmore than 21 weeks and as per report of Psychiatrist the ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: ( 11 ) criapln3725.18patient was having clinically moderate mentalretardation.In the cross-examination he denied that thepatient was not mentally retarded, but of sound mind andshe was capable of knowing everything.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::The evidence of Dr. Ashok Karale (PW-5) who isPsychiatrist who examined the victim girl shows that herself care activities were poor.She was not speaking.Shewas having difficulty in hearing.Her mile stones in lifewere delayed.That means she started walking very lateand as such mentally she was as good as a child when heexamined her.According to him he found that victim hasmoderate mental retardation.In the cross-examination headmitted that the patient was not completely mentallyretarded i.e. severe or profound mental retardation.Hedenied that the victim girl was not childish and wascapable of giving consent.Thus, from the evidence ofabove witnesses it appears that the victim girl wasmentally retarded.Therefore, prima facie there is nosubstance in the submissions of the learned counsel forthe applicant that she was not mentally retarded andtherefore, she was to be examined as witness by theprosecution.Therefore, there appears no question of herconsent to act alleged against the applicant.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::( 12 )The evidence of API Mandale (PW-6) shows thatafter the victim girl delivered a child he went to Mumbaiand brought six kits for taking necessary samples.On17.10.2016 he called all the three suspects to the CivilHospital, Ahmednagar for sampling purpose and accordinglythe Medical Officer collected samples and those werehanded over to him.In his evidence DNA report (Exh.14)is exhibited.The evidence of PW-8 Dr.Sonawane shows thathe had taken blood samples of all three different personsin the sample kits, and in the cross-examination headmitted that after collecting blood samples work oflabelling and sealing was done by a Sister in hispresence and supervision.The evidence of API Mandale(PW-6) also shows that he collected blood and nailsamples of the victim girl.It has come in the evidenceof ASI Markad (PW-7)that on 01.11.2016 he gone to CivilHospital, Nashik to procure blood samples of the victimlady and her new born baby and he handed over two DNAsample kits to the Medical Officer.At that time, samplesof blood of the victim girl and new born baby were takenby the Medical Officer in his presence and were leabelledand sealed and handed over to him by the concernedDoctor.He carried those samples to Ahmednagar.He deniedthat the samples were not taken in his presence.Thus,from the above evidence samples of blood of all three ::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 ::: ( 13 ) criapln3725.18suspects including the applicant, the victim girl and herfemale child were taken and sealed.::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::::: Uploaded on - 03/05/2019 ::: Downloaded on - 04/05/2019 07:19:55 :::[S.M. 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['Section 376 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 342 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 392 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 376(2) in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 397 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Satish Rathod, r/o.Andheri(East) Mumbai.2] It has been contended that the first informant Smt. Sushamaw/o.Satish Rathod approached to the Cantonment Police Station on9.10.2015 and ventilated the grievances that her marriage was solemnizedon 7/5/2015 with the applicant Satish Dharmu Rathod, at Kandhar.After themarriage, she joined the company of the husband for cohabitation atmatrimonial home located at Kandhar and thereafter at Mumbai.Thehusband Satish, his parents and brothers all were residing jointly at Mumbai.According to complainant Sushama, while cohabitation at matrimonial home,she was subjected to maltreatment and harassment by the applicant onaccount of demand of money as well as domestic cause.The husband Satishwas unemployed and has a habit of smoking as well as drinking liquor.Theinmates of the matrimonial home maltreated the complainant mentally and ::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 ::: {3} crapln 477.16.odtphysically.Eventually, she left the matrimonial home, came to Aurangabadand started residing with her parents.According to theapplicants, allegations made in the FIR are false, malafide and notappreciable at all.The contents of the FIR are all fabricated and after-thought.There was no ill-treatment or harassment to the complainantSushama at matrimonial home but the FIR came to be filed in order to causemental and physical harassment to the applicants.JUDGMENT : ( Per : K.K. Sonawane, J.)1] The applicant moved the present application, invoking the remedyunder Section 482 of Cr.P.C. to quash and set aside the FIR vide Crime No.338 of 2015, registered at Cantonment Police Station, Aurangabad underSection 498-A and 323, 504 and 506 r/w. 34 of IPC.The present complaint isfiled by the first informant Smt. Sushama w/o.Thereafter, she preferred thecomplaint to initiate the proceedings against the applicant for the offence ofcruelty and criminal intimidation etc. Pursuant to the FIR, the police ofCantonment Police Station registered the Crime No. 338 of 2015 and set thecriminal law in motion.The I.O. proceeded to record the statement ofwitnesses acquainted with the facts of the case.::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 :::3] Meanwhile, the applicants moved the present application underSection 482 of Cr.P.C. and prayed to quash and set aside the impugned FIR,filed by the complainant Smt. Sushama Satish Rathod.The complainant Sushmais not interested to cohabit with the husband Satish.Her character prior tothe marriage was also suspicious and the parents performed her marriageagainst her will.The complainant Sushma given threats of self-immolation tothe applicants.In view of the aggressive demeanour and conduct ofcomplainant Sushma, the applicants approached to the higher authoritiesand police personnel and lodged complaints against the complainant Sushmaand others.Therefore, the impugned complaint, registered against theapplicants is malafide and not sustainable in the eye of law.It has alsobeen alleged that the police of cantonment police station, Aurangabad have ::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 ::: {4} crapln 477.16.odtno territorial jurisdiction to investigate into the crime as no part of crime isshown committed within the territorial limits of Cantonment Police Station,Aurangabad.The alleged office of cruelty and criminal intimadation etc. areshown committed at Kandhar and Mumbai.Therefore, the FIR registered atCantonment Police Station, Aurangabad deserves to be quashed and set asidefor lack of jurisdiction to investigate into the crime.4] We have given anxious consideration to the argumentscanvassed on behalf of both sides.We have also delved into the documentsproduced on record.After appreciating the recitals of the FIR, we find thatthere are prima facie circumstances on record, depicting commission ofoffence of cruelty as envisaged under Section 498A of the IPC.There areallegations about the voluntary causing hurt and criminal intimidation ascontemplated under Section 323, 504 and 506 of IPC.The allegationsnurtured in the FIR made out prima facie offences as alleged against theapplicants.The recitals in the FIR, if considered at its face value andaccepted in its entirety, it reflects that the offences, as alleged against theapplicants are made out for investigation into the crime.There areallegations of mental and physical cruelty as well as unlawful demand ofmoney on the part of applicant/accused.The complainant Sushama wassubjected to ill-treatment to meet the unlawful demands.Therefore,considering the nature of allegations nurtured on behalf of complainant, weare not prepared to exercise inherent powers under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. infavour of the applicants to quash and set aside the alleged FIR.::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 :::::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 :::Hence, we proceed to reject theprayer of the applicant for quashing and setting aside the FIR.7] However, learned counsel for the applicants harped on thecircumstances that the police of cantonment police station have noterritorial jurisdiction to investigate into the crime, as no pat of the cause ofaction arose in Aurangabad.The learned counsel therefore submitted that the alleged FIR isrequired to be quashed and set aside or may be transferred to the concernedpolice station, at Kandhar or Mumbai.According to learned counsel forapplicants, the police of cantonment police station, ought to have registeredthe crime under "ZERO" number and same has to be transmitted to theconcerned police station at Mumbai or Kandhar, having territorial jurisdictionto deal with the matter.::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 :::8] We find no force in the arguments propounded on behalf of thelearned counsel for the applicants to quash the entire investigationconducted by the Cantonment Police Station on the ground of lack ofterritorial jurisdiction.The powers of investigation into cognizable offencesare contained in Chapter XII of the Cr.P.C. The Section 154 of the saidChapter deals with the information in cognizable offences, whereas, Section ::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 ::: {7} crapln 477.16.odt156, deals with investigation into cognizable offence.These provisions ofCr.::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 :::10] In view of the settled principles of law mentioned above, weare unable to persuade ourselves to appreciate contentions put forth onbehalf of the learned counsel for the applicants, to cause interference in theinvestigation of the crime by the cantonment police station.At this stage,when investigation is in progress, the impugned FIR cannot be quashed andset aside on the alleged ground that, as no part of offence is committedwithin the territorial jurisdiction of Aurangabad police Station, the I.O. hasno jurisdiction to investigate into it.The law does not permit to cause anyinterference in the investigation by exercising inherent powers under Section482 of Cr.P.C. Section 156(2) of Cr.P.C. contains an embargo that noproceeding of police officer shall be called in question on the ground that hehas no territorial jurisdiction.We reiterate that the material collected bythe I.O. cannot be judicially scrutinized for arriving at the conclusion thatthe police officers of particular police station, would not have territorialjurisdiction.11] In the above premises, we are of the considered opinion thatthe circumstances on record categorically demonstrate that the allegationsmade in the FIR, if taken into consideration at its face value, and acceptedin its entirety, prima facie constitute an offence of cruelty as envisaged ::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 ::: {10} crapln 477.16.odtunder Section 498A of I.P.C. against the applicants.The contentionspropounded on behalf of the applicants against first informant Sau.Sushamarequire judicial enquiry to examine the correctness and truthfulness ofaspersions casted on behalf of applicants.Hence, the Criminal Applicationstands dismissed.No orders as to costs.::: Uploaded on - 21/02/2017 ::: Downloaded on - 22/02/2017 01:01:13 :::At this stage, learned counsel for the applicant prays forcontinuation of interim relief which was in force till this date.Hence, the prayer stands rejected.
['Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Heard on point of admission.Appeal is admitted for final hearing.I.A. Nos.11429/2016 and 11431/2016 are dismissed as being rendered infructuous.This is first application under Section 389(1) Cr.P.C. for suspension of jail sentence and grant of bail filed on behalf of appellants Neeraj S/o Sohanlal Yadav and Rahul S/o Sohanlal @ Rameshchandra ji.The present appellants suffered conviction and sentence as under:-Learned counsel for the appellants submits that present appellants were on bail during trial and never misused the liberty granted to them.He further submits that in the medical report, doctor opined that injury would be dangerous to life if not treated properly.He further submits that in Cr.A. No.55/2017 accused-Annu @ Anup was granted bail.The present appellants were convicted with aid of Section 34 of IPC, while causing hurt to Vishal by Annu, who was granted bail.Learned counsel for the State opposes the application.After going through the record of the case and without commenting on the merits of the case, the application is allowed.It is directed that if the appellants furnish personal bond of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) each and a solvent surety each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, and on depositing the fine amount, the remaining portion of the jail sentence of the appellants shall be suspended and they be released on bail for their appearance before the Registry of this Court on 26.04.2017, and thereafter, on all subsequent dates as may be fixed by the Registry in this behalf.(ALOK VERMA)
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In Mohalla Chah Sheri, Bijnor, there are two political groups, one group headed by Javed Aftab and the other headed by Abdul Malik Beg alias Hithaura Pahalwan.It is alleged that initially there was no difference between the two groups as all of them were working in the political and social fields of the city.The petitioner opposed the candidature of Javed Aftab and supported the rival candidate Chaudhary Nepal Singh Arya.Javed Aftab was successful in the election and after becoming the Chairman of Nagar Palika, Bijnor he started nursing ill will towards the petitioner.On 26-5-1989 one Margoob alias Kale, son of Mahfooz, was murdered within the local limits of Police Station Kotwali, Margoob was an appointee of Javed Aftab in the Nagar Palika.ORDER B.P. Singh, J.Sri Zulfiqar Beg has moved this petition Under Section 482, Cr.P.C. for quashing the order dated 16th January, 1991 passed by the C.J.M. and the order dated 23-1-1991 passed by the Sessions Judge, Bijnor in Criminal Revision -- Zulfiqar Beg v. State.The facts giving rise to this petition are as follows :Subsequently a dispute arose and the two groups became antagonistic to each other over some election.In October, 1988 elections for the post of Chairman, Municipal Board, Bijnor were held in which Javed Aftab was a candidate against others including one Chaudhary Nepal Singh Arya.Although Margoob was murdered by some unknown person, an FIR was lodged by his father, Mahfooz, and the petitioner was implicated as one of the accused.The petitioner belongs to Janta Dal while Javed Aftab is of the Congress-I party.having come to know about his involvement in the said FIR, the petitioner moved an application to the Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow on 3-6-1989 requesting that the investigation of the case may be transferred to C.B.C.I.D. The petitioner's request was accepted and the investigation of case crime No. 327 of 1989 Under Section 302, I.P.C. P. S. Kotwali was ordered to be handed over to C.B.C.I.D. Thereafter Javed Aftab got an application moved in the name of Mahfooz that the case in question may be investigated by the local police and not by the C.B.C.I.D. On this application the State Government passed an order on 6-7-1989 directing that the case was to be investigated by the local police of Bijnor and not by C.B.C.I.D.Again the petitioner moved an application before the State Government praying that the investigation of the case in question may be handed over to C.B.C.I.D. On this application the Secretary of the Home Department of the Uttar Pradesh Government sought reports from the District Magistrate and S. P. Bijnor.The Home secretary of the Govt. on receipt of the report from the district authorities, directed the District Magistrate and the S. P. Bijnor vide order dated 26-8-1989 that the investigation of the case be handed over to C.B.C.I.D.In pursuance of the order dated 26-8-1989 one inspector of the C.B.C.I.D. i.e. Sri V. M. Sharma applied in the court of C.J.M. Bijnor for the papers of the case.It was also directed by the learned C.J.M. that Inspector V. M. Sharma shall complete investigation within two months and will submit his report.Inspector V. M. Sharma started investigation and recorded statements of the petitioner as well as a few other persons.It appears that having come to know that C.B.C.I.D. was investigating the case, Sri Javed Aftab again approached the State Government and got an order passed by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home, U.P. Lucknow, directing the Inspector General of Police that the investigation of case Crime No. 327 of 1989 may now be taken back from the C.B.C.I.D. and may be given to the Civil Police, Bijnor.This order passed by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of U.P. Lucknow, was communicated to the Inspector C.B.C.I.D. who, thereafter, submitted the papers and the orders of State Government without completing the investigation to the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bijnor.At this stage the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bijnor issued a non-bailable warrant against the petitioner and summoned the remaining two accused vide his order dated 28-10-1989, finally Sri Javed Aftab had succeeded in starting proceedings in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bijnor, on the basis of the charge-sheet which was submitted by the Inspector, Civil Police.It was highly irregular on the part of the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home, U.P. Lucknow, to take back the investigation of the case from C.B.C.I.D.As no other alternative was available to the petitioner, he moved this Court through a petition Under Section 482, Cr.The operative portion of the order in Crl.Petition No. 9524 of 1989 runs as follows :However, since after a case is instituted before a competent court, it cannot be withdrawn under any circumstance, save on an application by the Public prosecutor when the court alone can permit withdrawal of the case, the procedure hereafter to be adopted in the case shall be decided by the C.J.M. Bijnor before whom the case is pending.Since the petition is finally disposed of, the interim order is automatically vacated."A certified copy of the above order was produced by the petitioner before C.J.M. Bijnor on 14-8-1990 and 14-11-1990 was fixed in the case.It was on 20-12-1990 that Inspector C.B.C.I.D. Sri V. M. Sharma again applied to the C.J.M. Bijnor for taking back the relevant papers and also prayed for staying further proceedings in the case.On the same day, learned C.J.M. directed that the case diary excluding the charge-sheet be handed over to the Inspector C.B.C.I.D. No Orders were passed by the C.J.M. on the request of Inspector C.B. C.I.D. regarding stay of further proceedings in the case.On 16-1-1991, the complainant moved an application before the C.J.M. Bijnor for issuing non-bailable warrant against Zulfaiqar Beg alias Baby and on the same day learned Magistrate passed the following order :Stay has been vacated.Issue non-bailable warrant against the accused fixing 24-1-1991 for appearance.The petitioner has thus come to this Court with the present petition with the prayer that the impugned order dated 16-1-1991 passed by the C.J.M. Bijnor and the order dated 23-1-1991 passed by the Sessions Judge, Bijnor may be quashed and further proceedings in Criminal Case No. 1717 of 1989 State v. Zulfiqar Beg alias Baby pending in the court of C.J.M. Bijnor may be stayed.I have heard the learned counsel for the parties at some length.
['Section 482 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus calling for the records of the first respondent setting aside the order of detention passed on 2.11.06 in No60/BDFGISSV/2006 and produce the detenu by name Purushothaman before this Court and set the detenu at liberty, now detained in Central Prison, Chennai.For Petitioner : Mr. Arasuganesan For Respondents : Mr.M. Babu Muthu Meeran, Addl.Public ProsecutorP.K. MISRA, J The wife of the detenu has filed this Habeas Corpus Petition challenging the order of detention dated 2.11.2006 passed by the Commissioner of Police, Chennai City, under Section 3(1) read with 3(2) of the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous activities of Bootleggers, Drug Offenders, Forest Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Sand Offenders, Slum Grabbers and Video Pirates Act,1982 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982), hereinafter referred to as the Act.The detenu came to the adverse notice of the police in four adverse cases.First adverse case relates to Chunambedu Police Station Cr.No.517/1995 for an offence under Section 324 IPC, which is pending trial, second adverse case is Chunambedu Police Station Cr.No.234/2001 for the offence registered under Sections 147, 148, 341, 302 IPC r/w.149 IPC., third adverse case is Chunambedu Police Station Cr.No.191/2003 for the offence registered under Sections 147, 148, 341, 427, 307 IPC r/w.3(1) TNPPD Act and the fourth adverse case is Chunambedu Police Station Cr.No.257/2003 for the offence registered under Sections 147, 148, 326, 307, 302 IPC.In the aforesaid background, the detaining authority came to the conclusion that detenu was a Goonda within the meaning of the Act and it was necessary to detain him to prevent him from acting in a manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order.The detaining authority concluded:If he comes out on bail he will indulge in future activities which will be prejudicial to the maintenance of Public Order."Similarly in paragraph 5(ii) it was indicated:"5(ii) I am aware that Thiru Purushothaman was arrested on 20.10.2006 by the Inspector of Police, Chunambedu Police Station and he was produced before the Judicial Magistrate upto 04.11.2006 and lodged at Central Prison, Chennai as a remand prisoner.He has not moved any bail petition so far.The District Magistrate & District Collector Kancheepuram Kancheepuram District.The Public Prosecutor High Court Madras.
['Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 427 in The Indian Penal Code']
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P.W.1, Nanda Dulal Halder, brother of the victim Dulal Halder deposed in his evidence that on 9th May, 1996 at about 5.30 p.m., 8 when he was inside his house, his elder brother Dulal Halder went to open their grocery shop situated adjoining to their house.Thereafter, he found some people abusing.He instructed his wife to see what was happening outside.He found from a distance that the accused Panchu Halder, Monoranjan Halder, Bikash Halder, Pankaj Halder and Tarun Bhowmick, whom he identified on dock, were assaulting his elder brother Dulal with lathi, iron rod, wooden bar and brick bats.He rushed to rescue of his elder brother when his wife intervened and she proceeded to rescue his elder brother, but the accused Panchu pushed her down.His neighbours Tapan Bhanja and Reba Bhanja came to rescue of his elder brother and tried to prevent the accused persons from assaulting him.He further stated that when his younger brother Sahadeb Halder was returning home, the accused Bikash Halder threw a brickbat, which hit on his head.He fell unconscious and Bikash then snatched the wooden bar from the accused Panchu and attempted to assault but Tapan Bhanja prevented him from assaulting.Dulal was found lying unconscious and Sahadeb was bleeding from his head.The incident took place in presence of Bimal Baidya, Bantul Kayal, Tapan Bhanja and others.They took Dulal and Sahadeb to Nimpith hospital and Mathurapur hospital respectively.At about 9/9.30 p.m. he visited Nimpith hospital when Dulal was declared dead.He then went to Joynagar Police Station and he was advised to inform the matter to Mandirbazar Police Station.He stayed at the house of his cousin brother at Joynagar for that night.During cross-examination P.W.1 stated that he found Bikash first hitting Dulal with wooden bar and he fell by the side of the wall of the house of Bhanjas.Then all the accused persons assaulted Dulal for about one minute.P.W. 5 deposed that all the accused persons being armed with lathi, khil, iron rod assaulted Dulal at random while accusing him as to why he had given evidence in favour of Prafulla Kansari.They also assaulted Sahadeb who tried to rescue Dulal.P.W.6, Balai Halder also corroborated the evidence of P.W.1, 3, 4 and 5 regarding date, place and time of occurrence.He stated that the accused persons assaulted Dulal with the help of iron rod, lathi, wooden bar, piece of brick for which he sustained bleeding injury and fell unconscious.Sahadeb was also injured and the villagers took 11 Dulal to Nimpith hospital and they took Sahadeb to Mathurapur hospital.P.W.7, Sahadeb Halder deposed in his evidence that on 9th May, 1996 at about 5.30 p.m. he was returning home with cycle van.He noticed some disturbance in front of his house and he rushed to the place of occurrence, where he found that the accused persons were assaulting his elder brother, Dulal with lathi, khil and iron rod.As he reached within 2&1/2 cubits from his elder brother, the accused Bikash Halder hurled one piece of brick which hit on his head.He fell unconscious and regained senses 8/10 days thereafter when he found himself lying in P.G. hospital.One abrasion 1"x1/2" over back of left forearm 2" below the left elbow joint.One bruise 6"x4" over left side of the back " left to midline and 1" below the inferior angle of left scapula.One bruise 5"x3" in muscle over left side of the front of chest 1" left to midline and 1&1/2" below the medial end of left clavicle.Cominuted fracture of second to 8th ribs on left side over mid clavicular line.One lacerated injury of spleen 2"x1/2" into spnenic tissue over lateral surface of spleen.Abdominal cavity contained 200 m.l. of clotted and liquid blood.According to him, the death of the victim was caused due to the effect of injuries as described above antemortem in nature.P.W.10, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Mandirbazar Police Station deposed that he drew up the F.I.R. on the basis of written complaint lodged by Nanda Dulal Halder.P.W.11 also deposed that on the relevant date and time the accused persons assaulted Dulal and his brother Sahadeb.He tried to rescue them but could not succeed.He took Sahadeb to Mathurapur hospital but for proper treatment Sahadeb was sent to Diamond Harbour hospital.Thereafter, from Diamond Harbour 13 hospital he took Sahadeb to Bhangore hospital.He identified all the accused persons on dock.P.W.12, Bikash Sardar, Sub-Inspector of Police stated in his evidence that on 10th May, 1996 he remained posted at Mandirbazar Police Station./304/506 of the Indian Penal Code against the accused persons and charges were framed against the accused persons under Sections 302/323/34 of the Indian Penal Code.The said charges were read over and explained to the accused persons and they pleaded not guilty and claimed to be tried.He further submitted that from the evidence of prosecution witnesses it appears that when the victim was taken to Nimpath Rural Hospital at Joynagar, where he was pronounced as brought dead, it is also evident that one private doctor prescribed one injection to the victim.Therefore, it can be presumed that the victim Dulal was alive at the time of incident.He also argued that the inquest report, which was necessary for unnatural death, was not brought on record, though the UD case was registered at Joynagar Police Station.The inquest report was part of the UD case, but it was not exhibited.He further submitted that the incident occurred on the public place in front of many people, but no independent witness was examined by the prosecution to prove the alleged incident.The learned Court below failed to consider in appreciating the prosecution evidence of P.W. 12, who stated that he did not seize any blood stained cloths and did not prepare any sketch map at the time of investigation.The learned Court below failed to consider that Sahadeb Halder, brother of the victim, who was also injured, was not examined by the Investigating Officer and the medical documents regarding his treatment were neither seized nor exhibited.Even the doctors, who examined the injured victim Sahadeb Halder, were not examined.Mr. Manjit Singh, learned advocate for the appellant no.1 support the submissions of Mr. Mukherjee and submits that if one sees the post mortem report, it can be seen that no specific name was stated in U.D. case, as the post mortem examination took place on 11th May, 1996 at about 2.30 p.m., i.e. after 45 hours of death and as the body had already started decomposing, the finding of external injury was medically not possible.Learned counsel for the appellants prayed that the appeal may be allowed by setting aside the impugned judgement and order of conviction and sentence passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, 6th Court, Alipore, South 24-Parganas.Learned advocate for the State submitted that from the evidence of witnesses it appears that a number of miscreants assaulted with lathi, iron rod, brickbat and blows fell at random on various parts of the deceased Dulal and injured Sahadeb.The post mortem report shows the injuries comprised of abrasions, bruises, fracture and one lacerated injury were almost all over the body of the deceased Dulal.Therefore, he prayed for dismissal of the appeal by upholding the sentence imposed upon the appellants.Learned advocate for the de facto complainant prayed to be heard.Such prayer was allowed.He further submitted that the inquest report was not a substantive piece of evidence and non-production of the same could not be treated as a fatal blow to the prosecution case.The appellants could not raise any question regarding genuineness of the post mortem report at the time of hearing of the appeal on the ground that at the time of trial, carbon copy of the post mortem report was exhibited, as no question was raised regarding genuineness by the defence in course of trial.It is evident that though P.W.11 wanted to show the police the blood stained apparels in their house, but the police did not want to see the same.From cross-examination of P.W.12 it appears that he did not ask for any blood stained apparels.It is settled principle of law that defective investigation cannot be a ground for washing away the unimpeachable version of the eyewitnesses and other corroborative evidence tendered by the prosecution in course of trial.Lastly, he has submitted that the appellants had a common intention to cause death of the victim by causing bodily injuries knowing that those injuries would cause death of Dulal Halder and therefore, the learned Judge has rightly convicted the appellants under Sections 304 Part II/34 of the Indian Penal Code.Heard learned advocates for the parties and perused the impugned judgement.The prosecution examined as many as 13 witnesses to prove its case.The accused Panchu had a wooden bar, the accused Tarun possessed iron rod, the accused Monoranjan had a bamboo stick in his hand and the accused Pankaj had a brickbat.P.W.1 stated that all the accused persons assaulted all over the body of Dulal, but he could not give the details of the exact positions on which Dulal was assaulted.P.W. 2 was declared as hostile by the prosecution.P.W.3, Batul Chandra Kayal deposed that on the relevant date when he was proceeding towards the shop of Dulal with a view to purchasing bidi, he found the accused persons whom he identified on dock, were assaulting Dulal Halder with iron rod, lathi, khil and brickbat.Dulal fell unconscious on the ground.The accused Pankaj threw a brickbat, which hit on his head and he suffered bleeding injury.P.W.4, Bharati Halder deposed that she heard from inside the house that the accused Pankaj Halder whom she identified on dock saying to his elder brother-in-law as to why he gave evidence in 10 favour of Prafulla Kansari.When she came out of the house, the accused Panchu Halder, Monoranjan Halder, Bikash Halder and Tarun Bhowmick dragged away her vasur, Dulal from their entrance gate.Her husband tried to rush to the place but she prevented him.She also deposed that the accused persons assaulted Dulal by lathi, wooden bar, iron rod and brickbat and Dulal fell unconscious.At that time, her brother-in-law Sahadeb Halder appeared and Panchu hit him with a piece of brick on his head for which he suffered bleeding injury.Thereafter, in presence of Bantul Kayal, Bimal Baidya, Tapan Bhanja, Reba Bhanja and Balai Halder, Dulal was removed to Nimpith hospital being accompanied by his wife, son, sister and other neighbours and her husband and other neighbours removed Sahadeb to Nimpith hospital and subsequently, she came to know that Dulal died.P.W.5 also corroborated the evidence of P.W. 1, 3 and 4 regarding assault on Dulal and Sahadeb.He heard that his elder brother Dulal had expired.P.W.8, Medical Officer of Nimpith hospital, who examined Dulal Halder and found several injuries, i.e. there was swelling and purring all over the left half of the chest particularly prominent on the lower part; there are multiple abrasions on the lower part of lateral chest wall; there was small abrasion over the right elbow joint.P.W.9, Medical Officer on Training Reserve attached to Forensic and State Medicine, Department Medical College, Calcutta stated that on 11th May, 1996 he held post mortem examination over the dead body of Dulal Chandra Halder and found the following injuries:One abrasion 1&1/2" x 1" over back of right elbow joint.One abrasion 2"x1" over postaro lateral aspect of left elbow joint.The then Officer-in-Charge of Mandirbazar Police Station endorsed him the case no. 27 dated 10th May, 1996 under section 147/148/149/326/304/506 of the Indian Penal Code for investigation.During investigation he visited the place of occurrence and he held raid in the houses of the accused persons.He examined the witnesses under section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.P.W.13, Sub-Inspector of Police, at present posted at Behala Police Station stated that on 10th May, 1996 he remained in Mandirbazar Police Station as Officer-in-Charge and started investigation.During investigation he arrested the accused Monoranjan Halder and recorded the statement of Sahadeb Halder and collected the post mortem report of Dulal Chandra Halder.He submitted charge sheet against the accused persons.On scrutiny of the evidence on record I find that the accused/appellants assaulted with lathi, wooden bar, iron rod, brickbat and blows fell at random on various parts of the body of the deceased Dulal.The evidence discloses the injuries comprised of abrasions, bruises, fracture etc. The plea of defence was that the fatal blow was due to an accidental fall on the edge of brick built road or on the ground after stumbling against the root of a tree.Such serious injuries negate the plea of accidental fall.I find that the presence of all the appellants being armed with lathi and other weapons has been consistently deposed by the eye witnesses, as I find it difficult to ignore the presence of P.W.1, P.W.3 and P.W.4 at the place of occurrence.The evidence of the above witnesses remained unshaken in cross-examination and there is no conflict between ocular version and medical evidence, as aforesaid in the instant case.In view of the aforesaid facts, reference to Vigender -vs- State of Delhi (supra) and Mohinder Singh -vs- State (supra) is not apposite.It was held in the said judgements that under Section 64 of the Evidence Act document must be proved by primary evidence, that is to say, by producing the document itself except in the cases mentioned in Section 65 thereof.Since the post mortem report being a public document and the carbon copy of which is proved by P.W.9, the post mortem doctor, it falls within the purview of Section 65 of the Evidence Act and was admissible on this score alone.The attending facts and circumstances of this case including the injuries found by the doctor P.W.8 corroborate the manner and course which led to the death of the victim Dulal.In the case of Rebati Baidya (supra) acquittal was recorded for faulty investigation, but in this case there is no conflict between ocular version and medical evidence unlike the cited decision.Hence, the said authority is distinguishable on facts from the instant case.Accordingly, I uphold the conviction and sentence imposed on the appellants.The appeal is accordingly dismissed.Urgent Photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be supplied expeditiously after complying with all necessary legal formalities.(Rajarshi Bharadwaj, J.)
['Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code']
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On 22.6.2002 at about 6:15 pm, owning to the said dispute, accused Rituraj Singh shot fire on the person of deceased Jagannath as a result of which he died.The first information report of the incident was lodged by Santosh (PW.1) vide Exhibit P/1 on 22.6.2002 at 6:30 pm specifying the name and act of accused Rituraj Singh but thereafter during the statement, it is said that accused Rituraj Singh was driving a motorcycle and Guddu alias Hira Singh was sitting as a pillion rider alongwith a Gun and at the time of incident, Rituraj Singh took the Gun from Guddu alias Hira Singh and shot fire over the person of deceased Jagannath.After lodging the first information report, the police investigation commenced.The autopsy was conducted by Dr.14.12.2017 This appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (hereinafter shall be referred to as ''Cr.P.C'') has been filed being aggrieved by the judgment of conviction and the sentence dated 14.11.2006 passed by the Special Judge-cum-Additional Sessions Judge, Damoh in Special Case No.98/2002 convicting appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh for the charge of Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter shall be referred to as ''I.P.C'') and convicting appellant 2 No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C and sentencing them to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs.1000/- each for respective offences and in default to undergo imprisonment for one month each and also convicting the appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh for the charge of Section 27 of the Arms Act and sentencing him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs.1000/- and in default to undergo imprisonment for one month and convicting appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act and sentencing him to pay a fine of Rs.2000/- and in default to undergo simple imprisonment for two months.As alleged, about eight days prior to the date of incident, heated exchange took place between accused Rituraj Singh and deceased Jagannath on account of sowing the water chestnut (Singadha) in the Government Tank known as Luharband.It is said that the field of accused Ompal Singh was adjacent to the said Tank and on account of sowing the water chestnut (Singadha), the dispute arose between accused Rituraj Singh and deceased Jagannath.R.K.Bhardwaj (PW.35) vide Exhibit P/32 and as per the opinion of the 3 doctor, the cause of death was due to hemorrhage as a result of receiving the gun shot injuries to deceased Jagannath.The license of 12 bore gun issued in the name of Ompal Singh has also been seized by the Police.After completion of the investigation, the Challan was filed in the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class but as the case was triable by the Court of Sessions, therefore, it was committed to the Court of Sessions where the charges of Section 302 of the I.P.C, Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act were framed against appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh.The charges of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act were framed against appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh whereas charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act was framed against appellant No.3 Ompal Singh.The accused persons have abjured their guilt and taken a defence of false implication on account of the previous enmity.The Trial Court relying upon the testimony of the prosecution witnesses and corroborating the same with the medical evidence convicted appellant No.1 Rituraj singh for the charge of Section 302 of the I.P.C and Section 27 of the Arms Act and convicted the appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section of 302/34 of the I.P.C and the appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act and directed them to undergo the sentence as hereinabove described.However, for the charges of Section 25 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act, the accused persons were acquitted by the Trial Court.Learned counsel representing the appellants has strenuously urged that the conviction of appellant Nos.1 and 2, namely, Rituraj Singh and Guddu alias Hira Singh is solely based on the testimony of eye-witness Santosh (PW.1) although his testimony is of ocular nature, which cannot be relied upon to convict the appellants particularly when he is the brother of deceased Jagannath and is an interested witness.In addition to the aforesaid, it is also urged that if the contents of the first information report are compared with the other evidence then it is apparent that the prosecution has not proved its case beyond reasonable doubt to prove the charge of Section 302 of the I.P.C against the appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh.It is contended by learned counsel for the appellants that against appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh, it is said that his name has not been mentioned in the first information report and the story as narrated that he came alongwith accused Rituraj Singh on a motorcycle does not find support from the first information report as well as the other evidence, however, to prove the common intention of accused Guddu alias Hira Singh and to commit the murder of deceased Jagannath has also not been established by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt, therefore, the conviction of appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C is not based on due appreciation of evidence brought on record by the prosecution.Insofar as the conviction of appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act is concerned, it is contended by learned counsel for the appellants that looking to the seizure memo (Exhibit P/16) two guns were seized; one is double barrel muzzle loading riffle and another is 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80; and the license of 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 in the name of Ompal Singh was seized but the prosecution has not brought any evidence that the 12 bore 5 licensed gun of Ompal Singh was used in commission of the offence.It is also contended that the prosecution has only sent the double barrel muzzle loading riffle for examination to the Ballistic Expert and that the 12 bore gun, which was found in use for commission of the offence, however, nothing is available on record that the 12 bore licensed gun, which was in the name of accused Ompal Singh has been used by appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh in commission of the offence, therefore, appellant No.3 Ompal Singh may not be held guilty for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act. In view of the said submission, it is urged that the conviction of appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act is unsustainable in law.On the other hand, learned Government Advocate representing the respondent/State has contended that looking to the prosecution narration from the stage of the first information report, the involvement of appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh in commission of murder of deceased Jagannath has been proved beyond reasonable doubt by the testimony of the eye-witness Santosh (PW.1) coupled with the testimony of Haricharan (PW.15), Harishankar (PW.18), Durga (PW.20) who have seen the accused prior to the incident.In addition to the aforesaid, the report of Ballistic Expert corroborates the use of double barrel muzzle loading riffle and the pallets were found in the person of deceased Jagannath as reveals from the testimony of Dr.R.K.Bhardwaj (PW.35).It is, therefore, contended that the conviction of appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh for the charge of Section 302 of I.P.C and Section 27 of the Arms Act is based on cogent evidence, however, the finding recorded by the Trial Court is just and proper.Insofar as the conviction of appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C is concerned, it is contended by learned Government Advocate for the respondent/State that accused Rituraj Singh was driving the motorcycle while co-accused 6 Guddu alias Hira Singh was sitting as a pillion rider armed with gun, which has been used by accused Rituraj Singh in commission of murder of deceased Jagannath, therefore, the conviction of appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C showing his common intention has rightly been directed by the Trial Court.It is further contended that the seizure of 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 alongwith license of Ompal Singh has been made by the Police in the incident.Therefore, the conviction of appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act has rightly been directed by the Trial Court.It is, therefore, prayed that looking to the findings as recorded by the Trial Court, interference in this appeal is not warranted.After having heard learned counsel for the parties and taking into consideration the findings as recorded by the Trial Court, the conviction of appellant Nos.1 & 2, namely, Rituraj Singh & Guddu alias Hira Singh is based on the testimony of eye-witness Santosh (PW.1) corroborated by the testimony of Haricharan (PW.15), Harishankar (PW.18), Durga (PW.20) who have seen them prior to the incident on a motorcycle armed with gun.The Trial Court found correlation by their testimony because the double barrel muzzle loading riffle seized by Police, however, used as per the Ballistic Expert Report (Exhibit P/39) proved by the testimony of Sudhir Agrawal (PW.38).In the said report, it is said that prior to eight days of the incident, heated exchange took place between accused Rituraj Singh and deceased Jagannath on account of irrigating the field of accused Ompal Singh (father of accused Rituraj Singh) from Luharband wherein water chestnut (Singadha) of the deceased was sown.Thereafter, on 22.6.2002, accused Rituraj Singh for the said reason shot gun fire on deceased Jagannath as a result of which he died on spot.In the first 7 information report, it is said that one another person was present at the scene of occurrence but the story that accused Rituraj Singh came alongwith accused Guddu alias Hira Singh on a motorcycle has been developed subsequently after the first information report.The said fact find support from the merg intimation report (Exhibit P/2) because the edition with respect to the said allegation is in the original first information report and the merg intimation is visible by naked eyes.In the context of the aforesaid fact, the testimony of eye- witness Santosh (PW.1) as well as the other corroborative evidence considered by the Trial Court is required to be seen.In the testimony of eye-witness Santosh (PW.1), it is said that accused Rituraj Singh driving the motorcycle came alongwith accused Guddu alias Hira Singh, who was armed with a Gun on his shoulder and after going ahead to the deceased Jagannath, accused Rituraj Singh took the said gun from Guddu alias Hira Singh and shot fire on the deceased as a result of which he died.The story that Rituraj singh and Guddu alias Hira Singh came on a motorcycle is edited in the first information report as clearly visible in the original record by the naked eyes.The said story has been developed from the testimony of Haricharan (PW.15), Harishankar (PW.18), Durga (PW.20) though since inception the said story was not in the first information report (Exhibit P/1) or in the merg intimation report (Exhibit P/2) if editing in those documents is accepted.In addition to the aforesaid, if the motive of the accused is seen then it would reveal that about eight days prior to the date of incident, heated exchange and altercation took place between accused Rituraj Singh and deceased Jagannath, therefore, appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh might not have any motive to participate in commission of the offence.If the testimony of eye-witness Santosh (PW.1) is taken into consideration then it is apparent that except the presence of Guddu alias Hira Singh, no direct act has been shown in his testimony.In 8 our considered opinion, if Guddu alias Hira Singh was going on the motorcycle due to which his presence alone is not enough to gather his intention in commission of the offence.If the testimony of Haricharan (PW.15), Harishankar (PW.18), Durga (PW.20) is taken into consideration wherein against appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh it is said, when accused Rituraj Singh was driving the motorcycle, he was sitting as a pillion rider armed with the gun.It has come in the testimony of eye- witness Santosh (PW.1) that accused Rituraj Singh took the gun from accused Guddu alias Hira Singh and shot fire on the person of deceased Jagannath, therefore, looking to the said prosecution narration of eye- witness Santosh (PW.1), it is apparent that mere presence of accused Guddu alias Hira Singh itself is not sufficient to convict him for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C.Under such circumstances, the conviction of appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C as directed by the Trial Court merely relying upon the testimony of eye- witness Santosh (PW.1) and also the corroborative testimony of Haricharan (PW.15), Harishankar (PW.18), Durga (PW.20) cannot be upheld and is liable to be set aside.Insofar as the involvement of appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh in commission of the murder of deceased Jagannath is concerned, eye-witness Santosh (PW.1) has specifically said that accused Rituraj Singh took the gun and shot fire on the person of deceased Jagannath.The said allegation of shot fire finds support from the medical evidence and the report of the Ballistic Expert, therefore, the conviction of appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh for the charge of Section 302 of the I.P.C does not warrant any interference in this appeal, therefore, the conviction of appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh as directed by the Trial Court is hereby maintained.Now reverting to the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act against appellant No.3 Ompal Singh is concerned, it is seen that he has 9 been convicted because his 12 bore licensed gun has been used in commission of the offence.The prosecution has seized two guns vide Exhibit P/16; one is double barrel muzzle loading riffle and another is 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 alongwith licence.No evidence has been brought on record that the 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 of which the licence was in the name of Ompal Singh has been used in commission of murder of deceased Jagannath.The prosecution has also sent the double barrel muzzle loading riffle for Ballistic Examination and correlation of the said ballistic report of the use of the said gun has been proved while 12 bore gun was not sent for examination by the ballistic report.Therefore, it is clear that 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 of which the licence was in the name of Ompal Singh has not been used in commission of the offence.In addition to the aforesaid, if the testimony of eye-witness Santosh (PW.1) and the corroborative piece of evidence of the testimony of Haricharan (PW.15), Harishankar (PW.18), Durga (PW.20) is seen then it is apparent that accused Guddu alias Hira Singh was armed with double barrel riffle which has been used as per the Ballistic Report and it is not 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 or having two guns, therefore, the conviction of appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act as directed by the Trial Court with an allegation that his licencee gun has been used by appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh cannot be sustained in law.Hence, the conviction of appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section of Section 30 of the Arms Act deserves to be set aside.But similarly insofar as the charge of Section 27 of the Arms Act is concerned, it is fully proved against appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh because the double barrel muzzle loading riffle has been used in the commission of the offence, therefore, such finding against appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh is in accordance to law.In view of the foregoing discussion, the conviction of appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh for the charge of Section 302/34 of the I.P.C and the conviction of appellant No.3 Ompal Singh for the charge of Section 30 of the Arms Act stands set aside while the conviction of appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh for the charge of Section 302 of the I.P.C and Section 27 of the Arms Act is hereby maintained upholding the judgment of the Trial Court to such extent.Consequent to setting aside the conviction against appellant No.3 Ompal Singh, the confiscation of 12 bore gun bearing No.180/80 and its licence stands set aside.Accordingly, this appeal is hereby allowed insofar as it relates to appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh and appellant No.3 Ompal Singh and it is hereby dismissed insofar as it relates to appellant No.1 Rituraj Singh.He be set at liberty forthwith if not required in any other case.At the end, it is our duty to record the words of appreciation in favour of the amicus curiae, who assisted the Court in the disposal of this appeal, which is pending since 2006 and in which appellant No.1 Rituraj Raj and appellant No.2 Guddu alias Hira Singh were in jail for last more than ten years.
['Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Considering the fact that the respondent no. 7 is no longer in this world, the allegations levelled against her by the petitioner are unfortunate.I am also satisfied that the complaint lodged by the petitioner did not disclose any ingredient of robbery and, therefore, the Officer-in-Charge, Beleghata Police Station rightly did not insert Section 392, Indian Penal Code while registering the FIR on the basis of the petitioner's complaint.Having regard to the report that has been filed, I am of the view that there is no need to keep the writ petition pending.-: 2 : -Commissioner of Police shall supervise the investigation that has been initiated in connection with Beleghata Police Station Case No. 190 dated 20th May, 2014 under Sections 448/427/379/114, Indian Penal Code and shall ensure that an appropriate police report under Section 173(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure is filed before the Magistrate at an early date.The writ petition stands disposed of.There shall, however, be no order for costs.Urgent photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be given to the parties as expeditiously as possible.( Dipankar Datta, J. )
['Section 379 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 114 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 448 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 427 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This is first bail application filed by the applicant under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The applicant is in custody since 27.7.2020, in connection with Crime No.208/2020, registered at Police Station Badi, District Raisen (M.P.) for the offence punishable under Sections 294, 323, 324, 325, 326, 506/34 of IPC.As per prosecution story, on 19.7.2020, complainant-Amar Singh S/o Bhurelal was sitting near shop of one Raju.Thereafter, accused/applicant along with other co-accused armed with Axe and stick reached there and assaulted injured-Amar Singh.Allegedly, accused/applicant was armed with Axe.Thereafter, case has been registered against the accused/applicant and other co-accused for the aforesaid offence.Learned counsel for the applicant submits that no case is made out under Section 326 or 307 of IPC.Actually, the brother of complainant-Amar Singh took the wife of co-accused Banti, due to this some dispute occurred.On these grounds, learned counsel for the applicant prays for grant of bail to the applicant.Per-contra, learned Panel Lawyer opposes the bail application.The Jail Authority shall ensure the medical examination of the applicant by the jail doctor before his release.The applicant shall not be released if he is suffering from 'Corona Virus disease'.For this purpose appropriate tests will be carried out.If it is found that the applicant is suffering from 'Corona Vi r u s disease', necessary steps will be taken by the concerned authority by placing him in appropriate quarantine facility.Certified copy as per rules.(RAJENDRA KUMAR SRIVASTAVA) JUDGE A.Praj.
['Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Heard the learned counsel for the parties.The applicants have an apprehension of their arrest in connection with Crime No.308/14 registered at Police Station Dhanoura, District Seoni for the offences punishable under Sections 341, 294, 354-A, 354-B, 323, 506 of the IPC and Section 3(1)(xi) of SC/ST Act.Learned counsel for the applicants submits that the applicants are reputed citizens of the locality.They do not have any criminal past alleged against them.The applicant no.1 belongs to scheduled caste, whereas the applicant no.2 is a news correspondent.On 17.12.2014, the prosecutrix, her husband and her son have threatened the applicants in the Tahsil Court and also assaulted them.He has also filed a complaint to the Tahsildar Seoni on the very same day and therefore Tahsildar, Seoni directed for enquiry.FIR is lodged with the delay of at least ten hours and it is a typed written document, which appears to be prepared by some law knowing person.No explanation of delay in the FIR has been shown by the prosecutrix.According to the story of the prosecutrix, she was going on the motorcycle with her son and then, the applicants detained them and committed such offences.When there was an enmity between the applicants and the prosecutrix, no such offence could be done by the applicant especially, when son of the prosecutrix was present.It would be apparent that a false FIR was lodged against the applicants.No offence under Section 3(1)(xi) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is made out against the applicants and therefore, no prohibition of Section 18 of that Act would be applicable in the present case.There is no allegation against the applicants that they tried to disrobed the prosecutrix.No offence under Section 354-B of the IPC is made out against the applicants, whereas offence under Section 354-A of the IPC and other remaining offences are bailable.The police is unnecessarily harassing the applicants for bailable offences on a false FIR.Under these circumstances, the applicants pray for bail of anticipatory nature.Learned Panel Lawyer opposes the application.
['Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code']
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24.09.13 Item No. 36 Court No.17 A.B.Item No. 36And In the matter of: Swapan Bose Petitioner- versus -The State of West Bengal Opposite Party Mr. Subhasish Pachhal Mr. Ramashis Mukherjee For the Petitioner Mr. Sandip Kundu For the Complainant Mrs. Zarin N. Khan For the State The Petitioner, apprehending arrest in connection with Uttarpara Police Station Case No. 351 of 2013 dated 01.08.2013 under Sections 447/461/379/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code and, has applied for anticipatory bail.We have heard the learned Advocates for the Petitioner and the learned Advocate for the State.We have seen the case diary and other relevant material on record.The application for anticipatory bail is, thus, disposed of.(Nishita Mhatre, J) (Kanchan Chakraborty, J)
['Section 379 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 447 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 438 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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It is contended by the learned counsel for non-applicants No.2 to 6 that subsequently non-applicants filed a revision petition against framing of charge and the Revisional Court vide order dated 28.9.2015 altered to Section 325 of IPC in place of 307 of IPC.
['Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code']
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shell are as follows:HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRAWhether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?By that order the Ld.ASJ confirmed the order of the Metropolitan Magistrate, sentencing the petitioner to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two months under Section 279 IPC, with a fine of Rs.500/-; and rigorous imprisonment for one year with Crl.No.163/2008 Page 1 of 9 fine of Rs.2,000/- under Section 304-A IPC.The facts in a nut-No.163/2008 Page 1 of 9He injured both the persons riding the scooter, but the pillion rider succumbed to the injuries.PW-8, Bijender Kumar, son of the deceased, who was driving the scooter, was an eye witness to the accident.Considering the entire evidence produced by the prosecution the petitioner was convicted by the Metropolitan Magistrate.The appeal preferred by the petitioner was also dismissed by the Sessions Court, holding that there is no infirmity in the order passed by the Trial Court.The counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has faced the rigors of trial for nearly twelve years and has already served nearly five months of his sentence.The petitioner was a driver of a commercial vehicle.He was required to be on the wheels almost whole of the day.No.163/2008 Page 8 of 9 court of Sessions has decided against the petitioner.The revision petition is accordingly dismissed.
['Section 304A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 279 in The Indian Penal Code']
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They also caused disturbance to the normal traffic.Thirumurugan asked his party members to damage the police vehicle and buses and argued with the police personnels.Though some of them including Thirumurugan were secured and kept in a MTC bus bearing Registration No.TN 01 N 7515, they pushed the police personnel and rushed near the step of the bus and damaged glasses of the bus with stick and portraits.[Order of the Court was made by P.KALAIYARASAN, J.] This Habeas Corpus Petition has been filed seeking to quash the detention order passed by the first respondent dated 28.05.2017 in BCDFGISSSV No.309/2017 against the detenu Dyson, aged about 27 years, s/o.It is averred in the petition that Inspector of Police, Law and Order D5 Marina Police Station as sponsoring authority filed an affidavit before the Detaining Authority alleging that the detenu involved in the following adverse cases i.Coimbatore City R.S.Puram Police Station Crime No.337/2013 registered under Sections 143, 188, 342, 353 and 506 (ii) IPC r/w 34 IPC.E.2 Royapettah Police Station Crime No. 1095/2015 registered under Sections 188, 143 and 285 IPC iii.J.1 Saidapet Police Station Crime No.745/2016 registered under Sections 188 and 143 IPC.E.3 Teynampet Police Station Crime No.1125/2016 registered under Sections 506 (ii) IPC r/w Section 3 of TNPPDL Act.Further, it is averred that D5 Sub-Inspector of Police, Marina Police Station lodged a Special Report wherein it is alleged that marina beach zone area was already not permitted to conduct public meeting, demonstrations and other functions and in spite of elaborate bandhobust arrangement based on the security arrangement on 21.05.2017 at 6 p.m, the detenu and others under the leadership of Thirumurugan, Chief Co-ordinator, May-17 movement wrongfully assembled near Nethaji statue, marina beach and raised slogans in support of srilankan tamils and also banned LTTE movement violating the orders of the police.On the report given by the Sub-Inspector, a case was registered in D5 Marina Police Station in Cr.No.480 of 2017 under Sections 147, 148, 188, 341 and 506 (ii) IPC r/w 7 (1) (a) of CLA Act and Section 3 of TNPPDL Act.
['Section 188 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 143 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 107 in The Indian Penal Code']
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P4 was sent to the Assistant Commissioner of Police.PW.14/Balasubramaniam, who had taken up the investigation, had immediately, on receipt of the F.I.R, visited the place of occurrence and prepared Rough Sketch, which was marked as Ex.Further, on the same day at 9.30 p.m., he had prepared an observation mahazar in the presence of witnesses Viz., Sekar and Siva and recovered a black colour shawl under a mahazar which was marked as Ex.(iii) PW.7 had stated that on 26.03.2007, while he was returning homehttp://www.judis.nic.in 10 after attending his work, he had heard that the deceased/Suriyakala had committed suicide and that the Police prepared an observation mahazar and that he had attested the same.No other materials were recovered from the place.The signature of PW.7 in the observation mahazar, was marked as Ex.Thereafter, PW.14 had examined PW.1/Mugunthan, PW.3/Gopinathan and other witnesses and PW.7/Sekar and recorded their statements.Thereafter, he had sent a requisition to the RDO to conduct an enquiry, since the death of the deceased was within seven years of marriage.(iv) PW.12/Sangeetha, is the RDO, she had based on the requisition and the F.I.R taken up the case for enquiry and conducted inquest and she had examined the witnesses Viz., Asaithambi and Kanniappan (relatives of the deceased) and recorded their statements separately.P.C to underhttp://www.judis.nic.in 11 Sections 304 (B) and 498A of IPC.The alteration report was marked as Ex.Thereafter, the shawl which was used for committing suicide was sent under Form 95 to the Judicial Magistrate's Court.Form 95 was marked as Ex.On 27.03.2007 at 4.00 p.m., PW.14 arrested the 1st respondent/accused and sent him to judicial remand.On 27.04.2007 PW.2 was enquired and recorded his statement.During the examination of PW.2, Exs.D1 to D6 were marked on his admission and during the examination of PW.14, Exs.D7 and D8 were marked.PW.14 had further stated that on 15.05.2007, he examined the witnesses Viz., Meenakshi, Rajalakshmi and further examined Palusami and recorded their statements.Thereafter, he had enquired the Medical Officer, who had conducted the Post mortem.PW.13/Dr.Kuppusamy is the professor of Law Medicine, he had stated that on 27.03.2007, while he was on duty, he had conducted Autopsy of the victim on the requisition of RDO, Ponneri.The requisition letter was marked as Ex.On the same day, he along with Doctor/Udhayasankar had conducted Autopsy and it was completed by at 1.00 p.m., The viscera was sent for analysis.The report of the viscera was marked as Ex.Since there was no evidence of poisoning, he given an opinion stating that the deceased would appear to have died of asphyxia due to hanging.The Post Mortem report was marked as Ex.Thereafter, PW.14, had on 02.05.2007, examined the witnesses Viz., Thuraipandiyan, Ramasami Muthuramalingan and recorded their statements and later on receipt of the report of RDO on 20.06.2007, the case was altered to under Sections 498A, and 304(B) of IPC.The further alteration report was marked as Ex.This Criminal Appeal has been filed by the appellant/complainant against the judgement dated 18.08.2009 in S.C.No.9 of 2009, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court No.2), Poonamallee, Chennai, acquitting the respondents/accused for the offences under Sections 498 (A), 306 & 304 (B) of IPC.Further the accused had demanded dowry in the form of jewels and cash along with car and further harassed the deceased and her father to get job for A-1 also in a big company and also pressured them to secure a college seat for A-6 in a college nearby Chennai and they have in numerous ways badly treated the deceased due to which the deceased/Suryakala committed suicide by hanging in the matrimonial house itself.The complaint was preferred before the respondent police who registered the case in T-1 Ambattur Police Station Crime No.211/2007 initially under Sec.174 Cr.P.C. During investigation since the witnesses,the relatives of the deceased had stated that there was demand of dowry in the form of cash and jewels and a car and further there was harassment and since the death had happened within seven years of marriage the case was altered and final report was filed for the offences under Sections 498(A), 306 & 304 (B) of IPC .The case was taken on file in S.C.No.9 of 2009, by the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court No.2), Poonamallee, Chennai.The respondents/accused had denied the charges and sought for trial.In order to bring home the charges against the respondents/accused, the prosecution examined PW.1 to PW.14, marked Exs.P1 to P.15, M.O.1and Exs.D1 to Ex.D8 were marked on the side of the respondents/accused.On completion of the evidence on the side of the prosecution, thehttp://www.judis.nic.in 3 respondents/accused were questioned under Section 313 of Cr.PC as to the incriminating circumstances found in the evidence of the prosecution witnesses and the respondents/accused have come with the version denying certain allegations and explaining certain circumstances leading to the deceased committing suicide and stated that they have been falsely implicated in this case.This appeal has been preferred against the order of acquittal.He would submit that PW.2 had spoken about the demand made at the time of the marriage and also the deceased having spoken to him about the demand of dowry made soon before her death.Further, PW.2, the father and PW.8, the mother have deposed that the victim had informed them that the father-in-law and mother-in-law have caused cruelty on her.He would further submit that earlier prior to the occurrence the victim had been sent back to her parental home on account of demand of dowry and on the date of occurrence the victim had spoken to PW.2 and PW.8 about the cruelty committed on her with regard to demand of dowry and when there is ample evidence to prove the offence under Section 304(B) IPC, the trial Court had onhttp://www.judis.nic.in 4 wrong appreciation of law and facts had acquitted the respondents/accused.He would further submit that the finding of the trial court is illegal and perverse.The learned counsel appearing for respondents/accused would submit that absolutely there is no evidence that the victim was subjected to cruelty or that there was demand of dowry soon before her death.He would also submit that it is the categoric evidence of PW.5 that the deceased used to come her house to make phone calls and that on the date of occurrence, she had come to the house of PW.5 and that she had stated that she was frightened and afraid and that she wanted to call her husband and that it is the evidence of PW.5 and PW.10 that she had spoken to her husband and other than the oral evidence of PW.2 and PW.8 no evidence has been let in by the prosecution that the victim spoke to them prior to her death regarding demand of dowry.Further PW.2 and PW.8 have not stated that prior to the date of occurrence, the victim had spoken to them and no scientific evidence had been let in by the prosecution to prove that the deceased spoke to PW.2 and PW.8 on the date of occurrence and thereby, the evidence of PW.2 and PW.8 that the deceased spoken to them on the particular day, cannot be believed.He would further submit that it is the admitted case that the other respondents were not residing along with the 1st respondent/accused and the deceased and that they were initially not added as accused during investigation and that only at the time of filing final report they were arrayed as accused.The learned counsel for the respondents/accused would submit that the learned Trial Judge after analyzing the evidence rendered a finding the death of the victim was not due to any harassment due to demand of dowry soon before her death and that the victim had committed suicide due to depression and fear had acquitted the respondents/accused giving benefit of doubt.The learned counsel for the respondents/accused would further submit that in order to bring home the guilt of the respondents/accused for the offence under Section 304 (B) of IPC, the ingredients that have to be proved by the prosecution are that (i) the death of the woman concerned is by any burns or bodily injury or by any cause other than in normal circumstances, (ii) it is within seven years of her marriage and (iii) that soon before her death, she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of the husband for, or in connection with, any demand of dowry.He would further submit that the presumption as to dowry death can be activated only upon proof of the fact that the deceased lady had been subjected to cruelty or harassment or in connection with any demand of dowry by the accused and that too in the reasonable contiguity of death and that such a proof is thus the Legislatively mandated pre-requisite to invoke the otherwise statutorily ordained presumption of commission of the offence.He would further submit that there should be a live link between the cruelty emanating from a dowry demand and the death of a young married woman should first raise a presumption against the woman.However, before raising the presumption against the accused, the prosecution should prove the foundational facts.However, in this case, the prosecution has not let in evidence to show that there was demand of dowry soon before her death or that the deceased was subjected to cruelty on demand of dowry to soon before her death.Admittedly, the deceased and the respondents/accused are close relatives and that the marriage had happened 2-1/2 years prior to the occurrence and all the averments in the evidence of the father, mother, brother and sister-in-law of the deceased are in respect of things which had happened at the time of marriage and absolutely, no evidence is let in by the prosecution that soon before her death, there was demand of dowry, whereas, it is the categoric evidence of PW.3 and PW.5 who are neighbors and P.W.10 who is colleague of A-1/Udhayashankar, who have specifically spoken having knownhttp://www.judis.nic.in 7 about the depression suffered by the deceased due to fear and it is the specific evidence of PW.5 that soon before the alleged occurrence, the deceased had come to her house and informed her that she was afraid and that it had been informed to the 1st respondent/accused through his colleague PW.10 and their evidence is clear that the reason for the death of the deceased is not due to demand of any dowry or cruelty committed on her.Admittedly, the respondents 2, 3 and 4 were living at Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai and that there is no allegation against them that they have demanded any dowry or any amount in the recent past and thereby, the learned Trial Judge has rightly acquitted the respondents/accused.In this case while looking into the evidence, the prosecution witnesses can be classified as follows:-, Asaithambi, Thandiayappan, Kaleeshwaran, Kasthuri, Pappathi and Shobana and altered the case from under Section 174 (3) Cr.Thehttp://www.judis.nic.in 12 Report of RDO was marked as Ex.P15 (Ex.P15 had been marked as under protest).Thereafter, the 4th respondent/Jawagar was arrested and let out on bail and respondents 2, 3 and 5 were granted anticipatory bail and after obtaining opinion from the Assistant Public Prosecutor, the final report had been filed.Respondents 2, 3, 4 and 5 have stated that they were residing at Sivagangh District and that they do not know what transpired at Chennai.Further, they had given a written explanation wherein, the 1 st respondent had stated that the deceased was his first cousin being the daughter of his own aunt, who is the elder sister of their father and that there was no demand of dowry and that since they were all relatives, the marriage expenses were shared between them Further, due to close relationship no dowry was taken and further that the deceased while studying school and college she was in the hostel along with co-students and that since she was alone in the house athttp://www.judis.nic.in 13 Chennai and that since they did not have any issues after marriage she was in depression and thereafter, she had studied Library Science from her father's house and thereafter, she had come back to Chennai and that their respective names were deleted from their family card and transferred to Chennai and that since she was alone at Chennai, she was under the state of depression and fear and that on 26.03.2004, she had gone to the house of the neighbour PW.5/Shobana and informed her and that she was afraid and PW.5/Shobana had called the management staff of PW.10 and that later he consoled the victim to be at home stating that he would come back soon and that when he had come back home, he had seen that the door of the house was locked from inside and that the victim had committed suicide and he had stated that the victim had committed suicide due to depression and since they did not have a child.Whereas, the parents of the victim unable to accept that their daughter had committed suicide due to depression for not having a child had given a false complaint as if there was demand of dowry.The learned Trial Judge, after analyzing the entire evidence and materials on record, has found that there was no demand of dowry soon before the death.The learned Trial Judge, finding that the essential requirements of the charges against the respondents/accused having not been proved had acquitted the respondents/accused.I have carefully analyzed the evidence and materials on record andhttp://www.judis.nic.in 14 the judgment of the Trial Court.As stated above PW.1, PW.3 PW.5 and PW.10 are independent witnesses.It is the admitted evidence of PW.14 that the 1st respondent/accused was working in Chennai and the 5th respondent/accused was studying at Chennai and that respondents 2, 3 and 4 were residing at their native place at Thirupuvanam.Likewise, the parents of the deceased and the relatives of the deceased are also residing at Sivagangah District.Excepting an omnibus allegation made against the respondents in general with regard to demand of dowry, no specific evidence had been let in with regard to the demand of dowry.The independent witnesses who are the neighbours of the deceased and the 1st respondent/accused have categorically deposed that there was no problem between them in the matrimonial home.The Investigating Officer/PW.14 has also confirmed the same.PW.1 in his examination in chief had stated that there was no matrimonial issues or problems between the deceased and the 1st respondent/accused.PW.3 is the neighbour, who has also deposed that when he was examined by the Police, he had stated that there was no matrimonial disputes or issues between the 1 st respondent/accused and the deceased.PW.14 is the Investigation Officer has also corroborated that when hehttp://www.judis.nic.in 15 had examined the witnesses in the neighborhood, they have also stated that there was no dispute between the deceased and the 1st respondent/accused.There is evidence in the case that prior to the occurrence, the deceased was in disturbed state of mind as she was in the grip of fear.The evidence of PW.5 and PW.10 had been corroborated by thehttp://www.judis.nic.in 16 evidence of PW.3, husband of PW.5, who had stated that he was informed by his wife that on the date of occurrence, the victim had come to his house and informed about her fear and that his wife had told him that she had contacted the 1st respondent/accused.Further while analysing the evidence of the relatives of the deceased, the crux of the allegations against the respondents/accused are that the respondents/accused demanded dowry to secure a job for the deceased and that the 1st respondent/accused had an illegal affair with a lady namely Sudha and the respondents demanded to secure admission for the 5 th respondent in an Engineering College.Further, the allegations of the witnesses regarding demand of dowry are vague and bald without even referring to the particular date, period or occasion and the versions of the witnesses which had been stated before the Trial Court seem to be exaggerated versions.Further, the parents of the deceased had stated that they have spoken to their daughter, the deceased on the day of occurrence.It is neither been supported by the evidence of PW.5, the neighbour nor by any scientific evidence.No investigation has been done by the respondent police with regard to such telephonic conversation stated to have been made between the deceased and her parents on the date of occurrence.In the result, the Criminal Appeal stands dismissed.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ambattur Range, Chennai (T-1 Ambattur Police Station.3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
['Section 304B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 306 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 498 in The Indian Penal Code']
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For the sake of clarity and convenience, the facts from LPA No.886/2010, which arises from the order passed in WP(C) No.2205/2010, shall be exposited for the purpose of adjudication.The appellant, a chartered accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), was a partner of M/s Price LPA 885-886/2010 Page 2 of 59 Waterhouse (M/s PW), a firm of Chartered Accountants registered with ICAI.In the year 2000, the firm was appointed as the statutory auditors of M/s Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (SCSL).The statutory audits of SCSL for the years 2001 to March, 2007 were conducted and the reports were signed by Mr. Subramani Gopalkrishnan, the appellant in LPA No.885/2010 [the petitioner in WP(C) No.5352/2010].As the factual matrix would further unfurl, on 7th January, 2009, Mr. B. Ramalinga Raju, the then Chairman of SCSL, in a communication send to the Board of Directors, disclosed that the balance sheet of SCSL as on 30th September, 2008 carried inflated (non-existent) cash and bank balances of Rs.5,040 Crores (as against Rs.5361 Crores reflected in the books) and accrued non-existent interest of Rs.376 Crores.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 2 of 59The liability was understated to the extent of of Rs.1230 Crores on account of funds arranged by him and the accounts overstated the debtors position by Rs.490 Crores (as against Rs.2651 crores reflected in the books).Quite LPA 885-886/2010 Page 3 of 59 apart from the above, there were many other disclosures which eventually led to his arrest and a criminal trial which we shall refer to at a later stage.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 3 of 59On 10th January, 2009, the ICAI corresponded with M/s PW, Bangalore, referring to the letters of Mr. Raju, the Chairman of SCSL, that the said firm had failed to carry out necessary checks which were required while undertaking the audit of the financial statements and certifying the quarterly results of the company.The ICAI alleged that the firm had violated the accounting principles while auditing and certifying the accounts/quarterly results of SCSL for the aforementioned years and quarters and did not give a true and fair view of the accounts and further did not exercise due diligence and were negligent in their professional duties as statutory auditors.The ICAI treated the newspaper report as information within the meaning of Section 21(2) of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 [as amended by the Chartered Accountants (Amendment) Act, 2006 which came into effect from 17th November, 2006] (for brevity the CA Act).M/s PW was called upon to disclose the name or names of the member or members who was/were answerable to the allegation/s and send a copy of the aforesaid information letter along with LPA 885-886/2010 Page 4 of 59 its enclosures to the said member/members and he/they be requested to send his/their written statement, if any, in triplicate within 21 days from the receipt of the letter.It was also stipulated in the said letter that the member or members who are answerable should also send a declaration duly signed in the enclosed format and in the event the name(s) of the member(s) answerable was not disclosed, all the members who were partners or employees of the firm on the date of occurrence of the alleged misconduct shall be responsible for answering the allegation or allegations contained in the information.After certain correspondences, on 30th January 2009, M/s PW replied to the ICAI stating, inter alia, that the key members were Mr. S. Gopalakrishnana, Mr. S. Talluri, Mr. P. Shiva Prasad and Mr. C.H. Ravindranath.M/s PW informed that Mr. S.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 5 of 59"19.1 The statutory auditors have failed to exercise reasonable care and compliance with various auditing and assurance standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as a generally accepted auditing practice while reporting on the financial statements and the materiality of the misstatements are so huge that it has rendered the financial statements for all these years as untrue and unfair.However, the executive, management and staff have drawn substantial amounts as remunerations, commission, incentives, bonuses, ESOPs.However, all these overstatements and misstatements have reported the EPS at a higher level in the financial reporting annually as well as quarterly which has directly impacted the movement of the share prices in the stock exchanges market in India and abroad."The allegations are regarding alleged fudging of LPA 885-886/2010 Page 19 of 59 accounts over seven years.The appellant is required to understand the records for which he would be required to consult the papers alongwith the persons who had conducted the audit.their reliance.The turnover of M/s SCSLvii) You did not exercise due in 2006-2007 was Rs.6228 Crores, in LPA 885-886/2010 Page 28 of 59 diligence and were grossly negligent 2007-2008 was Rs.8137 Crores and in the conduct of your professional the respective Audit Fees paid duties as the statutory auditors of were Rs.3.67 Crores and Rs.3.73 the company for all these years.The turnover of M/s Wipro in the year 2006-07 andxi) On account of the knit criminal conspiracy between manipulations/ falsification of the the management of M/s. SCSL i.e. accounts by the Company for all B. Ramalinga Raju, A-1, B. these years, it is apparent that the Ramaraju (A-2) and Shri V. same was not possible without your Srinivas (A-3) and the statutory knowing about the same as the auditors S. Gopalakrishnan (A-4) Statutory auditor of the company.and Srinivas Talluri (A-5).In addition to the above audit fee, the auditors received an amount of Rs.1.24 crores and Rs.1.27 crores for the said years towards rendering other services.These amounts were separately in the accounts though mandated as per the reporting norms.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 29 of 59v) Specific role of the two petitioners has been again narrated as follows:As per the records maintained by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Sri S. Gopalakrishnan (A-4), was a partner in the firm M/s Price Water House, Bangalore and not in M/s Price Waterhouse.By affixing his signature on the Audit Reports for and on behalf of Price Waterhouse he deliberately with the knowledge of its implications and consequences violated the requirements of the Auditing & Assurance Standards.In the Agreement entered between M/s SCSL and M/s Price Waterhouse, instead of affixing his signature, he has signed as Price Waterhouse contrary to the established procedure and practice whereby it is incumbent on an individual partner of the firm to affix his signature as a representative of the Auditor firm authenticating the contents of the report.Ramalinga Raju, A-1 and Sri B.Ramaraju (A-2).By virtue of his status as a Statutory Auditor it is incumbent on his part to verify the bank balances and FDRs claimed to be held by M/s SCSL besides other investments, liabilities and sales of the Company before certifying the Statutory Audit Report which forms the basis of Annual Financial Statement of the company.He has knowingly certifies the inflated/forged balance sheets prepared basing on the forged FDRs and other data with regard to the banks and also the status of the sales without making any mandatory independent verifications.The auditors are required to write directly to the banks and obtain confirmation of balances.After obtaining the confirmations they must compare these figures with the figures as appearing in the books of accounts LPA 885-886/2010 Page 31 of 59 of the company.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 31 of 59Gopalakrishnan received the confirmations from the banks which are in great variance with the figures provided by the management and appearing in the books of accounts.He has consciously overlooked the accounting irregularities committed by M/s SCSL for the past 7 years showing his complicity in the commission of the above said offences and he is liable as a co-conspirator.Letters generated on the letter pads of M/s Price Waterhouse were recovered from the computer systems of M/s SCSL.These letters were supposed to be written by the auditors addressed to the banks seeking confirmations about the balances.Sri S. Gopalakrishnan as part of the conspiracy got these letters generated in the computer systems of M/s SCSL for the purpose of creation of the records which depicts his privy and involvement in the conspiracy.He also made M/s SCSL to generate certain letters addressed to the banks directing the banks to directly inform the auditors.In the agreement entered into between M/s. SSCL and M/s. Price Waterhouse contrary to the established procedure and practice whereby it is incumbent on the individual partner of the firm to affix his signature as a representative of the Auditor firm authenticating the contents of the report.Sri Talluri Srinivas (A-5) having been aware of the fact that he never represents M/s. Price Waterhouse designated Statutory Auditors for M/s. SCSL has signed as "Price Water House" and thereby cheated the investors in furtherance of the conspiracy with Sri V. Srinivas (A-3), Sri B.Ramalinga Raju (A-1) and Sri B.The auditors are required to write directly to the banks and obtain confirmation of balances.After obtaining the confirmations should compare these figures with the figures as appearing in the books of accounts of the company.There is a discrepancy with regard to the existence of the Price Waterhouse, Hyderabad as Auditors in the registration with the ICAI, a statutory body.The ICAI has confirmed that Sri Talluri Srinivas is a member Price Waterhouse, Bangalore and not Price Waterhouse.As such the certification of Statutory Audit Reports by such non-member LPA 885-886/2010 Page 40 of 59 Audit Firms consequently invalidates the Annual Financial Statement of the Company which is a statutory requirement under law to invite investments from the prospective investors.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 40 of 59Letters generated on the letter pads of M/s Price Waterhouse were recovered from the computer systems of M/s SCSL.These letters were supposed to be written by the auditors addressed to the banks seeking confirmations of balances.Sri Talluri Srinivas as part of the conspiracy, got these letters generated in the computer systems of M/s. SCSL for the purpose of creation of records which depicts his privy and involvement in the conspiracy.He also made M/s SCSL to generate certain letters addressed to the banks directing the banks to directly inform to the auditors.However, these letters were generated merely for the purpose of record which shows the role of Sri Talluri Srinivas in the conspiracy.From the investigation, it is clear that the whole fraud was designed and orchestrated by Shri B.Ramalinga Raju (A-1), Shri B.Ramaraju (A-2) and Shri V.Srinivas (A-3) and they got the same implemented with the active connivance of Shri G. Ramakrishna (A-7), Shri D. Venkatapathi Raju (A-8) and Shri S. Srisailam Chetkuru (A-9).Further Sri G.Gopalakrishnan (A-4) and Shri Talluri Srinivas (A-5) have actively participated in the conspiracy by auditing the fudged balance sheets and certified the same and thereby connived with the other accused.Further Sri.B. Suryanarayana Raju (A-6) has actively participated in the conspiracy by assisting Sri B.Ramalinga Raju (A-1), Sri B.Ramaraju (A-2) in reaping maximum benefit from this fraud and in rotating funds amongst the companies.In view of the above have committed the offences of conspiracy, cheating, cheating by personation, generating forged valuation securities, forging the LPA 885-886/2010 Page 42 of 59 documents for the purpose of cheating and knowingly using these forged documents as genuine.The said list reads as under:"LIST OF WITNESSES IN THE MATTER OF SHRI S. GOPALAKRISHNAN AND SHRI S. TALLURI BY THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEEConcerned official from ICAIShri A.V.Y. Krishna, CBI, HyderabadThe then Investigating Officer of SEBI LPA 885-886/2010 Page 43 of 59LPA 885-886/2010 Page 43 of 59Concerned official from Citi Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HSBC Bank, BNP Paribas and Bank of Baroda.The concerned official (Finance Department) of Satyam Computer Services Ltd.The concerned official (Sales Department) of Satyam Computer Services Ltd.Main Partners of Price Waterhouse (FRN)Main Partners of Lovelock & Lewes (FRN)Through Mr. Ramji Srinivasan, Sr.Advocate with Mr. J S Bakshi, Mr. Amitesh S. Bakshi, Mr. Zeyaul Haque, Mr. Rakesh Agarwal and Mr. Pulkit Agarwal, Advocates for ICAI/Respondent No.1 Mr. Jatan Singh, CGSC with Mr. Ashish Kumar, Advocate for UOILPA 886/2010 TALLURI SRINIVAS ..... Appellant Through Mr. T. Andhyarujina, Sr.Advocate with Mr. R. Sudhinder, Mr. Rahul Ravindran and Ms. Prerna Amitabh, Advocates versus INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTNTS OF INDIA & ANR ..... Respondents LPA 885-886/2010 Page 1 of 59 Through Mr. Ramji Srinivasan, Sr.Advocate with Mr. J S Bakshi, Mr. Amitesh S. Bakshi, Mr. Zeyaul Haque, Mr. Rakesh Agarwal and Mr. Pulkit Agarwal, Advocates for ICAI/Respondent No.1 Mr. Jatan Singh, CGSC with Mr. Ashish Kumar, Advocate for UOI CORAM:LPA 885-886/2010 Page 1 of 59HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNAWhether reporters of the local papers be allowed to see the Yes judgment?2. To be referred to the Reporter or not?Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? Yes DIPAK MISRA, CJ Keeping in view the similitude pertaining to the legal controversy in both the appeals, despite the fact that there is a slight difference in the factual matrix, these appeals were heard together and are being disposed of by a common order.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 4 of 59Gopalakrishnan and Mr.Srinivas had been arrested by the local police and they were out of reach.As is manifest, on 20th February, 2009, the criminal investigation was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and RC No.4(S)/2009 was registered against Mr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Mr. Srinivas and seven other accused persons for offences punishable under Sections 409, 420, 468, 471, 477A, 201 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code.One of the conclusions recorded by the said group is to the following effect:As is evincible, on 7th April, 2009, the CBI filed its charge sheet in the Court of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) arraigning Gopalakrishnan, Srinivas and seven others as accused persons.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 6 of 59The documents which were relied upon by the CBI was the report of the ICAI Group which was a part of the MDIT.At this juncture, the Director (Discipline) of ICAI placed a prima facie opinion before the disciplinary committee and the committee was of the prima facie view that the said chartered accountants were guilty of professional misconduct within the meaning of clauses (5), (6), (7), (8) and (9) of Part I of the Second Schedule to the CA Act. A prima facie opinion was also formed that the said two chartered accountants were guilty of other misconduct within the meaning of Section 22 read with Section 21 of the CA Act. On the basis of the said prima facie opinion, a notice was sent to the chartered accountants enclosing a copy of the prima facie opinion and requiring each of them to send their written statement along with supporting documents and a list of witnesses within 21 days.It is apt to note that at that time, both the appellants herein were in judicial custody and at that juncture, the CBI filed a supplementary charge sheet.On 4th February, 2010, Srinivas was enlarged on bail by virtue of the order passed by the Apex Court in Criminal Appeal No.257/2010 on certain conditions.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 7 of 59As pleaded, on 26th February, 2010, notices were issued by the ICAI to Srinivas with respect to the disciplinary proceedings pending against him as well as Ravindranath.Srinivas replied to the ICAI stating that Ravindranath had been cited as a witness in the criminal case pending before the Special Court, CBI against Srinivas.It was contended by Srinivas that his appearance as a witness in the disciplinary proceedings against Ravindranath would severely prejudice his position in the criminal case pending trial.As regards the disciplinary proceedings against him, he asseverated that he would be dealing with that separately and thereafter, on 26th March, 2010, he stated that the initiation of the disciplinary proceedings against him should be deferred since the alleged acts of commission or omission on the basis of which the disciplinary proceedings had commenced not only form the basis of a prima facie opinion but also form the basis of various charges against him in the criminal cases and, hence, any disclosure of his explanation or defences until the final conclusion of the criminal trial pending before the Special Court at Hyderabad would seriously impact his defence in the criminal trial.When the ICAI decided to proceed with the disciplinary LPA 885-886/2010 Page 8 of 59 proceedings, Srinivas filed WP(C) No. 2505/2010 and the learned Single Judge initially directed postponement of the disciplinary proceedings for some time.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 8 of 59As is reflectible, on 25th June, 2010, Gopalakrishnan was granted bail by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh with certain conditions and thereafter, similar proceeding was initiated against him and he also took the same plea.It was urged before the learned Single Judge that the charge sheet in the criminal case and the prima facie opinion formed by the Director (Discipline), ICAI are more or less identical and the list of witnesses in both the proceedings are same and if they are allowed to continue simultaneously, serious prejudice would be caused to the writ petitioners as their defence would be disclosed.A reference was made to the report dated 5th April, 2009 of the ICAI group which formed a part of the MDIT, the conclusion of which formed the basis for the prima facie opinion dated 17th September, 2009 of the Director (Discipline), ICAI and the said report LPA 885-886/2010 Page 9 of 59 formed the basis of the charge sheet and, hence, the allegations are identical.The ICAI charges against the appellant, in turn, relies on the charge sheet filed by the prosecution.The prosecution has also listed the Director (Discipline) of ICAI as a witness who had formed the prima facie opinion against the appellant for the purpose of issuance of the notice to show cause and, this is bound to cause prejudice to the appellant.The LPA 885-886/2010 Page 17 of 59 prosecution has also listed Sh.Similarly, certain witnesses are common and on their examination the appellant would be put in a disadvantageous position.The allegations, inter alia, involve complicated questions of facts pertaining to falsification of LPA 885-886/2010 Page 18 of 59 accounts and fabrication of documents, etc. which make the appellants presence imperative to assist his counsel.The appellant has to necessarily spend close to 10 to 12 hours a day to participate in the proceedings and to defend his life and liberty which is extremely time consuming.Therefore, the appellant will not have any effective opportunity to defend himself in the disciplinary proceedings as there will be no time left for preparing himself for the disciplinary proceedings.Therefore, the appellant would be severely prejudiced if the disciplinary proceedings are allowed to continue until the completion of the trial.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 18 of 59(b) In view of the conditions imposed by the Court in its order dated 25.06.2010 granting bail, it would be physically impossible for the appellant to defend himself before the ICAI without consulting his team members who had conducted the audit.It was, inter alia, a condition of bail that the appellant shall not tamper with any evidence and shall not influence the prosecution witnesses.The appellants team members have been arrayed as prosecution witnesses.Despite this glaring discrepancy and having both the confirmations i.e. the original confirmations received from the banks and the forged blank confirmations provided by the other accused, Sri S.Gopalakrishnan in furtherance of the conspiracy, has accepted forged bank confirmations provided by the accused, certified the same and incorporated in the final accounts.He has flouted the prescribed Audit and Assurance Standard number 30 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, thereby facilitated the projection of falsified data in the Annual Financial Statements of the Compare continuously.The presentations made by him to the audit committee about the health of the company were misleading and in fact he gave a very good certification regarding the financial discipline and controls available in the company contrary to the reality.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 32 of 59As a consideration for his acts in accommodating the accused persons, he has received an exorbitant audit fee from M/s SCSL over and above the market rate which reflects a quid pro quo arrangements.Shri Talluri Srinivas (A-5) affixed his signature on the financial statements as a partner of M/s Price Waterhouse the Statutory Auditors for M/s. SCSL for the financial year 2007-2008.. Sri Talluri Srinivas continued the legacy of Sri S. Gopalakrishnan (A-4) and he actively took part in the conspiracy hatched by Sri V.Srinivas (A-3), Sri B. Ramalinga Raju (A-1) and Sri B. Ramaraju (A-In spite of this, Sir S. Gopalakrishnan deliberately did not make any extensive changes in the audit plan which clearly establishes his motives and intentions in allowing the fraudulent practices to continue in M/s SCSL.Sir Talluri Srinivas has also followed the suit in furtherance of the conspiracy allowed the above deficiencies to continue.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 38 of 59Even though as many as 135 control deficiencies were identified in the integrated audit conducted in accordance with the Standards of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board which has severe impact on the internal control and financial accounting.Gopalakrishnan continued the trend and deliberately did not LPA 885-886/2010 Page 39 of 59 bring these control deficiencies to the notice of the Audit Committee and thereby facilitated the continuance of the fraudulent practices unabated.He did not comment on these control deficiencies in his Audit Report even though they are material in nature, thereby his privy and active role in the conspiracy is established.Sri Talluri Srinivas also did not take remedial action and continued the same practices to continue which establishes his role in perpetuating the fraud by the other accused.The above acts of Sri Talluri Srinivas reveal the offences punishable u/s 120B r/w 420, 419, LPA 885-886/2010 Page 41 of 59 467, 471, 477A of the IPC.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 41 of 59Further they have falsified the accounts of the company and also caused disappearance of evidence of the offence to screen themselves from legal punishment.Therefore, all the accused are liable for commission of offences punishable under sections 120B r/w 420, 419, 467, 468, 471, 477A and 201 of the Indian Penal Code and substantive offences thereof.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 42 of 59In the course of hearing, Mr. Ramji Srinivasan has also filed the list of witnesses who would be examined in the disciplinary proceedings against the appellants.Quite apart from the above, it is contended that the appellants cannot take shelter under the umbrella that they have stopped practising inasmuch as the institute has no power to suspend their registration.Additionally, it is urged by learned senior counsel that the charges levelled against them do not involve complex questions of law and fact and, hence, it is not desirable to invite an interdiction in exercise of the inherent jurisdiction of this Court.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 56 of 59On a perusal of the comparative chart of the charges levelled in the disciplinary proceeding and the chargesheet in the criminal proceeding, the list of witnesses, the nature of enquiry, the purpose of enquiry and arraigning the appellants as accused persons in the criminal case are on a different base.In addition, the charges levelled against the appellants in the departmental proceeding/the proceeding under the Act do not involve grave and complex questions of law.LPA 885-886/2010 Page 57 of 59
['Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 201 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 409 in The Indian Penal Code']
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http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16285 of 2019J, aav Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16285 of 2019 and Crl.M.P(MD) No.9695 of 2019 12.11.2019This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to quash the proceedings in Crime No.46 of 2018 on the file of the first respondent police.http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16285 of 2019The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petition is innocent he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution.Without any base, the first respondent police registered a case in Crime No.46 of 2018 for the offences under Sections 379, 406, 420 and 506(ii) of IPC as against the petitioner.The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that the petitioner is the wife of the first accused and she has nothing to do with the crime.He also submitted that even on earlier three occasions, the second respondent lodged a complaint and the same has been closed after enquiry.Thereafter the second respondent filed private complaint and the same has been forwarded under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Based on the same, the first respondent registered a case and also during the pendency of the same, she appeared before the first respondent and gave statements along with the entire evidence showing that the petitioner is not involved in any crime as alleged by the first respondent.The learned Government Advocate(Crl.Side) would submit that the investigation is almost completed and the respondent police have only to file final report.4. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.A.No.255 of 2019 dated 12.02.2019 - Sau.Kamal Shivaji Pokarnekar vs. the State of Maharashtra & ors., as follows:-If it appears on a reading of the complaint and consideration of the allegations therein, in the light of the statement made on oath that the ingredients of the offence are disclosed, there would be no justification for the High Court to interfere.9. Having heard the learned Senior Counsel and examined the material on record, we are of the considered view that the High Court ought not to have set aside the order passed by the Trial Court issuing summons to the Respondents.Further the first respondent is directed to consider the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner and to complete the investigation and file final report before the concerned Magistrate, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.12.11.2019 Internet:Yes/No Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order aav ToThe Inspector of Police Central Crime Branch Police Station Madurai City2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16285 of 2019 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN.
['Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 379 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The gist of the oral report (Exhibit 36) is that the accused is one of the three brothers of Bhojram Bharre (P.W.1).The ancestral agricultural land is partitioned between the four brothers.However, the well is common.The informant and some other labours were working in the field.P.W.1 fell in the well and the accused lifted the stones near the well and threw them::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 ::: 3 apeal282.14 at P.W.1, who shouted for help.P.W.8 and other rushed to rescue P.W.1 and were threatened by the accused with stones.th ORAL JUDGMENT :The appellant is aggrieved by the judgment and order dated 15-4-2014 rendered by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Bhandara in Sessions Trial 15/2012, by and under which the appellant- accused is convicted for offence punishable under Section 307 of the::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 ::: 2 apeal282.14 Indian Penal Code ("IPC" for short) and is sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for seven years and to payment of fine of Rs.1,000/-.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::Heard Shri R.P. Joshi, learned Counsel for the accused and Shri V.P. Maldhure, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent-State.3. P.W.8 Vimal Bharre lodged oral report at Andhalgaon Police Station on 18-12-2011 to the effect that the accused pushed her husband in the well and assaulted him with stones.P.W.1 started the motor pump installed in the well to water the crops.At 11-30 a.m. the accused arrived at the scene and accused P.W.1 of tampering with the pipe of his motor pump and of having thrown the starter in the well.P.W.1 denied the allegation.A verbal altercation ensued.P.W.1 was peeping in the well when the accused pushed him from behind.Villagers and the labours working in the field rescued P.W.1 from the well.P.W.1 suffered injuries to leg, waist and thighs.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::On the basis of the oral report (Exhibit 36) and printed first information report (Exhibit 38) offence punishable under Section 307 of the IPC was registered against the accused.Investigation ensued, upon completion of which charge-sheet was submitted in the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mohadi, who committed the proceedings to the Sessions Court.The learned Sessions Judge framed charge (Exhibit 10).The accused abjured guilt and claimed to be tried in accordance with law.The defence of the accused is of total denial.It is also suggested to the prosecution witnesses that P.W.1 fell in the well accidentally.The learned Counsel for the accused Shri R.P. Joshi would submit that the prosecution has not excluded the possibility of an accidental fall.He would further submit that even if the evidence of the prosecution is accepted at face value, the ingredients of Section 307 of the IPC are not established.The intention or knowledge is not borne::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 ::: 4 apeal282.14 out from the evidence on record, is the submission.He would emphasize that concededly, the water depth in the well was only four feet.The common well was used by all the four brothers.Both, P.W.1 and the accused were well aware of the water depth.The evidence on record does not suggest that P.W.1 was under any threat of drowning.This is not even the prosecution version, is the submission.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::In the case at hand, eyewitnesses to the incident, who are believed by the learned Sessions::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 ::: 5 apeal282.14 Judge and I do not see any reason to take a contrarian view, rule out the possibility of an accidental fall.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::When P.W.1 went near the well to check why the pump was not working and was peeping in the well, the accused pushed him into the well and pelted stones.P.W.1 shouted, he sustained injuries to waist shoulder and thigh and fell unconscious.Maroti, Bandu, Tulshiram, Moreshwar, Bandu, Chudaman and Beniram rescued P.W.1 lowering a cot inside the well on which P.W.1 sat and was pulled out from the well.Before pushing P.W.1 in the well, the accused accused him of throwing the starter of his pump in the well.P.W.1 is subjected to intense cross-examination, a major portion of which is directed to bring on record the inimical relationship between P.W.1 and the accused.Few minor and insignificant omissions are brought on record, which do not dent the core of the testimony.A suggestion is given that P.W.1 fell in the well accidentally, which suggestion is denied.The testimony of P.W.1 is corroborated by Maroti Bharre::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 ::: 6 apeal282.14 (P.W.2) who was working in the field as a labour.In the cross- examination, he suggested that he did not witness the incident since he was standing at a distance of 500 feet from the well.The suggestion is denied and P.W.2 volunteers that he was at a distance of hardly 10 feet from the well.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::9. P.W.3 Dr. Uday Chaudhary issued injury report (ExhibitP.W.3 states that he noticed the following injuries on the person of P.W.1 :1)two abrasion left buttock size 3 cms x 2 cms and 2 cms x 2 cms respectively.2)lacerated wound over thigh left posterior aspect size 5 cms x 0.5 cms.X 0.05 cms.3)abrasion over left thigh, lateral aspect size 3 cms x 3 cms reddish.4)abrasion over left thigh just above the left popliteal fossa size 4 cms x 2 cms reddish.5)lacerated wound left popliteal fossa of size 1 cm x 0.05 cm x 0.05 cm.6)abrasion over left calf, lateral side of 7 cms.X 2 cms.7)abrasion over right buttock 2 cms x 2 cms.8)contusion over back right and left middle third 5 cms x 4 cms reddish.Patient complaint of pain in low back, but no visible injury.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::10. P.W.4 Suresh Misar has proved the spot panchanama (Exhibit 23) which reveals that the depth of the water was four feet.He is an eyewitness.Nothing is elicited in the cross-examination to dent the credibility of witness.The omissions brought on record are duly proved by the defence.13. P.W.7 Dr. Dinesh Kuthe is examined to prove that P.W.1 suffered fracture of L-2 vertebra with 30 percent compression.He has proved injury report (Exhibit 34).Nothing is elicited in the cross-examination to destroy the credibility of the witness.Suggestions are given to bring on record the strained relationship.The witness admits the strained::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 ::: 8 apeal282.14 relationship.However, as is well known, strained relationship can either be a motive for the false implication or a motive for the crime.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::Having given anxious consideration to the evidence on record, I have no hesitation in recording a finding that the accused pushed P.W.1 in the well.In the teeth of the eyewitness account, the defence of accidental fall in the well is not probablised.However, I find substantial merit in the submission of Shri R.P. Joshi, learned Counsel, that the evidence on record is not sufficient to hold that the accused intended to cause death or that the accused can be attributed with the knowledge that death or an injury leading to death is likely to be caused.It is not in dispute that the depth of the water was hardly four feet.It is not the case of the prosecution that P.W.1 was under any threat of drowning.It was known to both, P.W.1 and the accused that the depth of the water was four feet.It cannot be said with any degree of certainty, that the intention of the accused was to cause death or that he was aware that by pushing P.W.1 in the well, death or injury leading to death would be the likely consequence.The accused must, however, be convicted under Section 326 of the IPC since the prosecution has proved that P.W.1 suffered fracture which is grievous hurt within the meaning of Section 320 of the IPC.::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::The conviction of the accused under Section 307 of the IPC is set aside.The accused is entitled to set-off under Section 428 of the Criminal Procedure Code.The appeal is partly allowed and disposed of.JUDGEadgokar ::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::::: Uploaded on - 26/02/2018 ::: Downloaded on - 27/02/2018 02:21:35 :::
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 320 in The Indian Penal Code']
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He not only executed the possession receipt in that behalf but also filled in and filed a declaration form mentioning the names of the members of his family depending upon him.The other members of his family were his wife Parvatibai, his three sons Prakash, Vasant, Nivrutti and his daughter, Mangala.There is no dispute that Block No. 4 allotted to him consists of two rooms and a kitchen and a balcony in addition to the sanitary block.The prosecution case further is that in the year 1976 the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a report regarding the practice of some of the employees in the Government Central Press of sub-letting the Government quarters allotted to them at Bandra as well as Kala Chowky and of profiteering at the Government expense.But all that he had charged to Dr. Mrs. Ranganayaki was the same amount which he was paying to the Government.As mentioned above, the question involves a widespread social evil.Hundreds of them keep waiting for months and years together for their turn to arrive.The significance of this stringent condition will be mentioned presently.It is further mentioned in the order that the allotted residential accommodation could be used by the Government employee only for his own residence and for the residence of the members of his family.In pursuance of the report, investigation was conducted in connection with the various Government quarters.It was on the basis of this F.I.R. that an offence was registered by Sub-inspector Desai on the same date 17th March, 1978 and after duly obtaining the sanction for investigation, the investigation was carried on.During the course of the investigation the statements of Dr. Mrs. Ranganayaki and others were recorded.The trial Court accepted the evidence of Dr. Mrs. Ranaganayaki entirely.The learned Judge turned down the argument that her evidence was not corroborated by pointing out that Dr. Ranganayaki was not a complainant in this case.He negatived the contention based upon the provisions of Government Premises Eviction Act observing that after all the civil and criminal remedies were concurrent remedies and the aims of both of them were entirely different.Before me, at the very outset, Shri Samant, the learned Counsel for the accused, stated specifically and categorically that he was not disputing and was specifically conceding the two factual positions.Secondly, he conceded that her evidence that she was paying Rs. 110/- per month also could not be cavilled at.The learned Counsel specifically proceeded to advance his quite vehement and repeated arguments, made after taking adjournment after adjournment for bringing various authorities on the points, upon the explicit concessions that the findings recorded by the learned Judge about the exclusive possession of Dr. Mrs. Ranganayaki and about the payment of compensation of Rs. 110/- per month to the accused were unimpeachable findings.The concessions, to my mind, were not only justified but unavoidable.I have gone through the entire evidence on record and after going through the evidence of Dr. Mrs. Ranaganayaki as also the other evidence, I find that no room is left for doubt that it is just inconceivable that Dr. Mrs. Ranganayaki would have been living in the premises along with the accused during the relevant period or that she had been allowed to reside in the premises without payment of any monies to the accused.So far as he himself was concerned even if he had received a rupee more than Rs. 110/- from Dr. Ranganayaki, he could possibly, be said to be helping himself with such wrongful gain of a rupee.But in order to cut short the argument.
['Section 5 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 409 in The Indian Penal Code']
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(Delivered on this the 2nd day of August, 2018) This criminal appeal under Section 374 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been preferred by the appellant being aggrieved of the judgment dated 27/11/2017 passed by the Sessions Judge, Chhindwara in ST No.121/2015, whereby the present appellant has been convicted under Section 304 (Part-I) of IPC and sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs.5,000/- with default clause.In brief the facts of the case are that on 7.2.2015 at around 9:15 PM in the night complainant 2 Mitesh's elder brother Monu @ Ritesh and co-accused Vijesh had an altercation near Hanuman temple.On hearing the same complainant Mitesh and his father Ram Prasad went to the house of co-accused Vishnu where Monu @ Ritesh was telling that accused Vijesh had assaulted him as he was asking for the consideration which was fetched by selling his motorcycle, at that time other accused Vishnu and Ajesh, the present appellant also came there with sticks in their hands.Complainant Mitesh and his father Ram Prasad were abused and were thrashed by sticks.Ram Prasad got injured in the incident and fell down after receiving the injuries and when other villagers intervened, they were separated.After the incident the injured was taken to the Primary Health Centre, Junnardev and intimation of the crime was given to ASI C.S.Uike, who recorded the Dehati Nalishi (Ex.P-27).Injured Ram Prasad (deceased) was examined by Dr. Raghuvir Singh (PW-9) vide MLC (Ex.P-14).Similarly, Dr. Raghuvir Singh (PW-9) also examined injured Mitesh, who had injury on his right hand and was advised for x-ray.Ram Prasad succumbed to the injuries at about 1:45 AM in the night on 8.2.2015, hence a Marg intimation was also made and in the post-mortem report 3 prepared by Dr.Manish Gathoriya (PW-10), the following injuries were found on the person of the deceased:- " " "So far as injured Mitesh is concerned, he had fracture of third metacarpal of his right hand vide Ex.P- 12, which has been proved by Dr.Shikar Surana (PW-8).After investigation, a charge sheet was filed and the learned Judge of the trial Court after recording the evidence has convicted the appellant as aforesaid, whereas other co-accused persons namely Vishnu and Vijesh were convicted under Section 323 of IPC and sentenced to the period one already undergone by them.Learned counsel for the appellant has submitted that the appellant has wrongly been convicted by the learned Judge of the trial Court, as the incident has taken place on the spur of moment and there was no intention to cause the death of deceased Ram Prasad.On the other hand, learned counsel for the State has opposed the prayer of the appellant and has submitted that the appellant has rightly been convicted by the learned Judge of the trial Court, and hence his appeal may be dismissed.7. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.In the post-mortem report, it is clearly mentioned that three injuries which were received by the deceased are lacerated wounds, however it appears that in his deposition before the Court, the injury No.1 has wrongly been typed as incised wound "kata huwa ghav", instead of lacerated wound i.e. "fata huwa ghav" and the cause of death is also stated to be shock arising out excessive bleeding due to head injury.In this regard the deposition of PW-1 Suresh assumes importance, who happens to be an independent witness and has not been declared hostile.According to him, he came out of his house after hearing the persons quarrelling with each other and saw that Monu @ Ritesh and Mitesh were beating Vishnu, at that time Ajesh and Vijesh also came and in this scuffle an assault was made by Ajesh on the head of Ram Prasad, who fell down.In these circumstances, when this witness has not been declared hostile, the prosecution is bound by his deposition.In this regard Dr. Raghuvir Singh (PW-9) in 6 his cross examination has admitted that on 07.10.2015 he also examined Vishnu Suryavanshi who had received the following injuries:-^^1 duiVh ds ck,a fgLls ij 4x2 bap Ropk dh xgjkbZ rd A 2 ck,a ?kqVus esa fNys dk fu'kku Fkk ftldk vkdkj 1x1 bap Fkk vkSj yky dyj esa Fkk A 3 nk,a ?kqVus esa fNys dk fu'kku Fkk ftldk vkdkj 1x1 bap Fkk vkSj yky dyj esa Fkk A^^ The said injuries were simple in nature.This witness also examined Munnibai wife of Vishnu Suryavanshi who had received minor abrasions.The other witnesses have also deposed more or less on the same lines and all of them have stated that the incident has taken place in front of Vishnu's house.It is also on record that both the parties are closely related to each other and the genesis of the incident is said to be the amount which Monu @ Ritesh was demanding from Vishnu.Thus, in the considered opinion of this Court, there appears no intention on the part of the appellant to cause death of Ram Prasad, as apparently the incident took place on the spur of moment in front of accused Ajesh's house whose father Vishnu's was beaten by complainant's side and thus he also intervened in the said 7 fight and caused injuries to Ram Prasad, which cannot be said to be premeditated in any manner and appears to have been so cause on the spur of the moment.Though looking to the injuries received by Ram Prasad, it may be said that while causing such injuries, the appellant must have knowledge that such injury may cause the death of the deceased and his intention to commit the murder does not appear to be present on record.Thus, under the facts and circumstances of the case instead of Section 304-I of IPC, the appellant is liable to be convicted under Section 304-II of IPC.Although in both these sections under Section 304-I and 304-II of IPC, the maximum imprisonment is life, however there is fine distinction between these two provisions and it is of intention and knowledge of causing the death, and the knowledge of death shall definitely be on a lower pedestal than intention to cause death.In the circumstances, instead of conviction under Section 304 Part-I of IPC, the appellant is convicted under Section 304-II of IPC.So far as question of quantum of sentence is concerned, the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the appellant that the appellant may be 8 sentenced to the period already undergone by him, as he has already undergone three years and six months' RI out of five years' RI, appears to be reasonable.In the result, the criminal appeal stands partly allowed.
['Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The restoration application, CRAN 2338 of 2018, is allowed.CRM 1028 of 2018 is allowed.15 md.Mr. P.K. Datta, Sr.Advocate Mr. S. Deb Roy, Advocate .. for the Petitioner Mr. Shibaji Kumar Das, Advocate .. for the State Sufficient grounds have been made out as to why the petitioner was not represented on August 20, 2018 when CRM 1028 of 2018 was dismissed for default.The order dated August 20, 2018 is recalled and CRM 1028 of 2018 is restored to the file.In the matter of:-1 2 In the matter of:-The petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in connection with Taltala Police Station Case No.126/17 dated 22.09.2017 under Sections 498A/406/419/323/341/504/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 3 /4 of D.P. Act.At the outset, the State produces the report from the investigating officer confirming that some SMS messages have been sent by the petitioner to the de facto complainant during the pendency of the present proceedings.The petitioner says that it would not be appropriate to consider such matter while considering the present prayer since no complaint in such regard has been filed.On the basis of the material evident against the petitioner from the case diary, there does not appear to be any impediment to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.However, the petitioner has to provide for the basic maintenance of the wife.In addition, the petitioner will also report to the Investigating Officer at such time and place as may be specified by the concerned police officer.Further, if the petitioner sends any threatening or otherwise objectionable message on the wife's phone or puts up any inappropriate post on the social media, the de facto complainant and the State will be entitled to seek cancellation of the petitioner's bail.3 4 A certified copy of this order be immediately made available to the petitioner subject to compliance with all requisite formalities.(Abhijit Gangopadhyay, J.) (Sanjib Banerjee, J.) 4
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 419 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 438 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Jai Narain, who is the petitioner here, was the informant.A free translation of what he said is as under : 'Iam a resident of village Deendarpur and cultivate land.A civil litigation was going on between my father, Ami Lal, and Fazal.Mohammed in respect of some land.Yet, there can be complexities as is borne out by this petition for revision, which has arisen in the following circumstances.The case against them appears sufficiently from the first information recorded by the police.The land was about 30 or 35 bighas in area.In front of the house of Raghunath and Kanwar Singh, there is some land belonging to the Gaon Sabha on which everyone throws their garbage.Today, when Sarvati, the wife of Chhotu Ram, who is my uncle's son, was throwing garbage there as usual, Zile Singh, Khushi Ram and Fazal Mohammed came there and using foul abuses they scolded her.They forbade her from throwing garbage there.IN the meantime, on hearing the noise, my father and Chhotu Ram, the son of my uncle, came there and told Fazal Mohammed and the others not to use abusive, language.On hearing the loud voices, Raghunath, Mani Ram, Attar Singh, Reham Ali.Kanwar Singh and Rattan Singh also came there.At that time, Fazal Mohammed was holding a ballam (a short spear), Zile Singh a bhala (a large spear), Khushi Ram a jaili (a rake), and the others had lathis (staffs) in their hands.Then Fazal Mohammed attacked my father with the ballam, and my father fell down as he had been hit on the head and face.In order to save him, I and Chhotu Ram lay upon my father, who had fallen to, the ground.Zile then struck me with the bhala and I sustained injuries .on my head arid left leg.Raghunath, Mani Ram, Rattan Singh, Kanwar Singh and Attar Singh caught Chhotu Rain.He, too, has sustained injuries.Ram struck me and my father with both sides of the jaili he was holding and caused injuries.In the course of this, Deen Dayal,.Subey Singh and Jage Ram came to our rescue with lathis, and saved us from their clutches.MY father Ami Lal had become unconscious at the spot.Thereafter, all of us first came to the Najafgarh dispensary.There, my father succumbed to his injuries.All of us who were injured were then brought to Safdarjang Hospital in a vehicle belonging to the hospital.I know Fazal Mohammed, Khushi Ram, Zile Singh, Reham Ali, Raghunath, Mani Ram, Ratt an Singh, Attar Singh and Kanwar Singh from before.(These are the nine respondents).They collected together and wounded me, my father Ami Lal, and Chhotu Ram with the bhala, ballam, jaili and lathis with ' the intention of murdering us.I am lodging this complaint against them.This incident occurred at about 9.30 a.m.' IN the course of in,ves'iigation, the police recorded the statements of a number of persons.(3) On 9th March 1981, the Additional Sessions Judge framed three joint charges against the respondents.In all of them it was alleged that the offence charged had been committed in furtherance of their common intention, and section 34 of the Indian Penal Code was recited..The second was under se Section 307 for attempting to murder Ghhota Ram.the third, was under sections 323 and 324 for having voluntarily caused' simple hurt to Jai Narain by means of a sharp edged and blunt weapons'.Before framing these charges, the matter was fully argued and the judge made a reasoned order.On all these scores, Jai Narain is aggrieved and seeks revision of that order.Although the State has not itself applied for revision (I was told that its petition was delayed by administrativ.e procedures but was in the offing), the Additional Public Prosecutor unreservedly supported all the submissions made on behalf of Jai Narain.
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The factual background which needs to be noticed is as follows:-"On 9th November, 2005, DD No.30-A (copy Ex.PW5/A) was assigned to Sub Inspector Lal Chand Yadav at Police Station Welcome, Delhi for investigation who alongwith Constable Des Raj went to Prachin Hanuman Mandir, Welcome, Delhi at about 4.00 pm where Sushil Kumar Tiwari met them.Sub Inspector Lal Chand Yadav, Investigating Officer recorded the statement of Sushil Kumar Tiwari and after making endorsement thereon sent the same to police station for registration of this case.Sushil Kumar Tiwari produced appellant as well as dagger and mobile phone, besides a sum of rupees 150/- before the investigating officer.The aforesaid objects were converted into separate parcels and sealed with the seal of LC and were taken into possession vide memo Ex.PW1/E and Ex.PW1/A respectively.The Crl.A. No. 397/2006 Page 2 sketch of the dagger was prepared before converting it into a parcel.Appellant was arrested.Sushil Kumar Tiwari was having stab injuries on first finger of his right hand and was sent to Hospital for medical examination.In this appeal, Appellant is challenging impugned judgment of 11th May 2006 of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, vide which he has been convicted for committing offences under Section 455/392/394 and 397 of Indian Penal Code and also under Section 25 of the Arms Act and order of the trial court of the same day, vide which he has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for four years and Crl.A. No. 397/2006 Page 1 to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/- separately on two counts, i.e., for the offences under Section 392 and 455 of the Indian Penal Code.In default of payment of fine he has been directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months each.Appellant is further sentenced by the trial court to undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years with fine of Rs.1,000/-, separately on two counts, i.e., for the offence punishable under Section 394 and 397 of Indian Penal Code.In the event of default of payment of fine, Appellant has been directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months each.The above said substantive sentences have been ordered, by the trial court, to run concurrently.Investigating officer inspected the site and prepared the site plan Ex.PW5/B, recorded the statements of witnesses, got the appellant medically examined and thereafter he was produced before the court concerned.After completion of investigation, charge sheet for the offence under Section 379/382/506/ 411/394/ 397/393 of IPC and Section 25/27 of Arms Act was filed against the accused/appellant."Since the Appellant/accused had claimed trial in this case, by pleading not guilty to the charges framed against him for the offences punishable under Section 455/392/394/397/506 of Indian Penal Code and for offence punishable under Section 25 of the Arms Act, before the trial court, evidence of six witnesses was recorded during the trial in support of the charges framed against the Appellant.Out of them, the main witnesses are the injured/first informant - Sushil Kumar (PW-4); eye witness Dhiraj Shukla (PW-2); Dr. Prabhakar (PW-6), who has proved the MLC - Ex.PW6/A of injured (PW-4) and the Investigating Officer SI Lal Chand, (PW-5).Appellant in his statement under Section 313 of Cr.P.C., before the trial court, denied the prosecution case and stated that he was going to Ghazipur Mandi and Constable Desh Raj (PW-1) met him at Welcome turn and told him that he was called by SHO, Police Station Welcome and took him there and framed Crl.A. No. 397/2006 Page 3 him in this case.However, Appellant did not lead any evidence in his defence before the trial court.After the trial, Appellant stands convicted and sentenced as noticed above.Contention advanced by both the sides have been pondered over and the evidence on record has been scrutinised.In short, the prosecution case is that on the night intervening 8th and 9th November 2005, during the night at about 3.30 AM, Appellant/accused alongwith his associate trespassed into Pracheen Kuainwala Mandir at A-1 Block, Welcome, Delhi and removed cash of Rs.150/- and a mobile phone from the pocket of the shirt of Sushil Kumar (PW-4) and the said shirt was hanging on a peg on the wall inside the aforesaid temple.While associate of Appellant / Accused was searching for the goods in the other room of the temple, Dheeraj Shukla (PW-2) woke up to urinate and he noticed the Appellant/accused in the temple and raised alarm of thief-thief.Then, Sushil Kumar (PW-4) also woke up and rushed towards the Appellant/accused, who gave a knife/ dagger blow on the right hand of Sushil Kumar (PW-4).However, Appellant/accused was overpowered by Sushil Kumar (PW-4) and from the possession of the Appellant/accused cash of Rs.150/- and mobile phone of Sushil Kumar (PW-4) and the knife/dagger was recovered.However, trial judge has concluded that the knife/dagger Ex.P-1 was used by accused/appellant, when he attempted to carry away the stolen property and hurt was caused to injured Sushil Kumar (PW-4) while committing robbery.A bare perusal of the testimony of the injured (PW-4) makes it clear that injured (PW-4) got up upon hearing the alarm of 'Thief-Thief" being raised by eye witness (PW-2) and he had seen that eye witness (PW-2) and accused/appellant were grappling and when injured (PW-4) went to rescue eye witness (PW-2), then appellant/ accused gave knife blow to injured (PW-4) as soon as he reached near the injured.It has also come in Crl.A. No. 397/2006 Page 5 the evidence of injured (PW-4) that he had snatched the knife of the hands of accused/appellant.Possibility of injured (PW-4) sustaining 1/2x1/2 Cm injury on index finger of his right hand, in the process of injured (PW-4) snatching the knife from the hand of accused/appellant, cannot be ruled out.It has not come in the evidence of the injured (PW-4) or the eye witness (PW-2) that accused/appellant had caused hurt to the injured (PW-4) while committing robbery or that accused/appellant had used knife/dagger Ex.P-1 while attempting to carry away the stolen property.Thus, it is evident from the evidence on record that the aforesaid finding of the trial court is factually incorrect.Apparently, there is misreading of the evidence by the trial judge, which renders the conviction of accused/appellant for the offence under Section 392/394/397 of the Indian Penal Code illegal and is hereby set aside.Simply because the injury/lacerated wound on the index finger of the hand has been opined to be blunt/simple in the MLC Ex.P-1 as it has not come in the evidence on record about knife/dagger Ex.P-1 being blunt on one side.In any case, nothing turns on it as the accused/appellant was arrested at the spot and the aforesaid knife/dagger Ex.P-1 was recovered from him at the spot only.The offence made out against accused/appellant falls under Section 379 and 324 of the Crl.A. No. 397/2006 Page 6 Indian Penal Code which is lesser offence than those under Section 392/394/397 of the Indian Penal Code, for which accused/appellant had faced the trial.Appellant be informed of this order through the concerned Jail Superintendent.
['Section 394 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 397 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 392 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 379 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 411 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The prosecution case regarding arrest of these two accused was sought to be established by PW16 Insp.Rajender Gautam who deposed that on 14/6/1996 he along with Insp.Paras Nath, (PW-101) Insp.Suresh Chander, SI Surender Verma etc. joined the investigation of the case.At about 6:20 PM PW-101 got secret information that A3 along with his companion, a Kashmiri youth would be going to Gorakpur in Vaishali express.He organized a team and they all reached New Delhi Railway station.ACP PP Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 134 Singh also joined the police party at New Delhi Railway Station.They all reached Platform no. 4 of New Delhi Railway Station and held a 'nakabandi'.At about 7.30 PM at the pointing out of the informer, A3 and A 4 were apprehended; both were interrogated by Insp.Paras Nath and were arrested.Their personal search memos Ex. PW16/A and 16/B were prepared.The witness was declared hostile, because he did not testify about many particulars.In the cross examination by the prosecution, he said that he had witnessed the arrest of A-6 and A-7 and witnessed the personal search memos (in relation to them) Ex. PW-16/D and PW-16-E; he also claimed - in cross examination by prosecution - to have witnessed the recovery of a Re. 2/- note (seized by Memo Ex. PW-16/F).Similarly, he agreed to the prosecutions suggestion about having witnessed the disclosure statements of A-5 Latif (Ex. PW-16/H) and A-6 Killey (Ex. PW-16/I).He stated further that A-9 Javed and A-6 were arrested in his presence.He agreed with the suggestion that Latif and Killey were arrested in his presence, given by the prosecution.However, he also stated that due to passage of time, he could not identify Killey and Latif.He admitted in prosecutions cross examination that Mirza Hussain had made disclosure statement Ex. PW-16/J, and pointed out Shop No. 3/32 at Bhogal, through memo Ex. PW-16/K, and Killey pointed out to Shop No. C-1/59, Lajpat Nagar (Ex PW-16/B).The witness was cross examined about where the police party was present before moving to New Delhi Railway station, whether other passengers and members of the public were present on the railway platform, whether the entire paperwork was done on the railway station; if so how long it took to complete, etc. The witness was unaware if anyone was arrested from Gorakhpur, nor knew the name of the police station at Gorakhpur from whose jurisdiction any such Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 135 arrest took place, or even the locality from where any such arrest took place; he said it was near the Gorakhpur railway station.149. PW-39 corroborated PW-16 and deposed that he joined in the investigation on 14.6.1996 along with PW-16, other police personnel and PW-101 and went to Jama Masjid near Urdu bazaar where at about 06:20 PM, information was received that Naushad with one other boy would go to Gorakh Pur from New Delhi Railway Station by Vaishali Express and that from there they would proceed to Nepal.PW-101 organized a raiding party and informed ACP P.P. Singh on the phone.All of them reached the Railway Station; P.P. Singh also reached there.On the pointing out of informer at about 07:35 PM, Naushad and Saba were apprehended.In his cross examination by the APP, he admitted that the police had brought two persons with muffled faces and on un-muffling their faces, he had admitted to the police that they had purchased a solder iron and wire from Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 155 his shop.He said that one of these persons may have been Naushad (this after Naushad was pointed out to him by APP); he was not certain of the identity of the other person being Naza.He said that the pointing out memo had been prepared and he had signed on it at point B (Ex. PW-31/K).This memo is dated 19.06.1996, and stated that Naushad and Naza, under police custody, voluntarily with muffled faces pointed out to Imperial Sound and Service and identified Jitender Singh and stated that on 13.05.1996 they had purchased a soldering iron and wire from that shop and that they had used the solder for making the bomb.The omission to cross examine PW-31 and 39 was adversely commented in the findings.Case of the prosecution is that A4 led the police party at BJ24, Shalimar Bagh and from there obtained Rs. 1 lac on the strength of two rupee currency note from Mangal Chand."In para 243, the Trial Court discussed the sequence of events; the police party had arranged to go to Shalimar Bagh; at that stage, PW-35 was joined in the proceedings.According to his deposition, SI Sanjay Kumar, A-4 as well as another police officer reached the premises at Shalimar Bagh.I however, told the police that one of those two accused persons namely Mirza Nisar Hussain @ Nasa who is present in the court might have purchased from me.It is Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 169 wrong to suggest that I categorically identified accused Mohd. Ali Bhat @ Mohd. Killey as the only person who came at my shop with accused Mira Hussain @ Naza for purchasing battery on 21.5.1996 when police removed the muffled from his face..."In the cross examination PW-60 Rajesh Kumar further stated that; "..... after picking up from my shop the van was driven to Central Road to Masjid road, where from a man from Vijay Electrical shop was picked up and from there in the same van I was taken to one police station situated in Lodhi road area...."He also stated that:The police witnesses, however, sought to depose that PW-60 had identified A-5 and A-6 as those who had approached him and purchased a battery.The Trial Court discussed the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Javed (A-9) and Asadullah (A-10); it believed that the two accused persons were arrested from Ahmedabad on 01.06.1996 along with Rashid and Juber Bhatt @Maqbool Bhatt from near Rupali Cinema.The Court relied on the testimonies of PW-98, PW-99, and the Judgment of Ld.The Court observed that the stay of the four, including A-9 and A-10 at Anukul Guest house in Ahmedabad on 24.05.1996 was proved by entry made in the hotel register at Serial number Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 183 4310 dated 25.05.1996; it was in the name of Rashid.However their stay at Anukul Hotel and arrest dated 01.06.1996 was believed.The object of the gathering was not proved and the articles recovered from their possession were not able to connect the accused with the crime.The Trial Court held that A-9 was not able to show the purpose of his visit to Ahmedabad and why he alongwith his associates had stayed at Anukul Guest House on 24.05.996; it was also held that the presence of A-9 in a suspicious circumstance in Ahmedabad from 24.05.1996 to 01.06.1996 and his failure to explain the purpose of his visit was an incriminating circumstance against him.As far as A-10 was concerned, the Trial Court held that his mere apprehension on 01.06.1996 and his stay at Anukul Hotel on 24.05.1996 without any further incriminating evidence was not enough to connect him with the commission of offence.The Counsel for the Appellants urged that there was no evidence on record to show where the accused persons were from 25.05.1996 to 01.06.1996 (i.e. after they checked out from Anukul Hotel and till they were arrested).Javed (A-9) in his statement under Section 313 Cr.Even in his confessional statement (Ex.PW-100/A; pg.220 Vol.7), Javed, in reply to Question 1 stated Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 184 that he was arrested from a hotel in Ahmedabad on 24.05.1996 at about 03:00 PM.It would therefore be necessary to analyze the evidence of the two Gujarat Policemen, PW-98 and PW-99 in this regard.PW-98, B.R. Patil, deposed that in May 1996, while he was posted as DSP, ATS Ahmedabad, a TP was received giving information that Asadullah and Rashid would be crossing over the Indo Nepal border and that they would be reaching Gujarat to carry out explosions in Ahmedabad.Rajvanshis (PW-99s) team started searching for these persons in Ahmedabad.He further deposed that on 01.06.1996, PW-99 found 4 persons who disclosed their names as Asadullah (A-10), Rashid Ahmed, Juber Bhatt (Zulfikar) and Javed Khan (A-9).They were interrogated by PW-99 and an FIR 12/1996 was lodged against them u/s 120B, 121, 122 IPC.He further deposed that on 02.06.1996 further investigation of the case was handed over to him; PW-99 had prepared the personal search memos and seizure memos of the accused.PW-98 identified accused Javed (A-9) and pointed to another accused and identifies him as Asadullah (A-10).However the accused said that his name was Abdul Gunny Goni to which the witness stated that Asadullah was one of the aliases of Abdul Gunny Goni.PW-98 further deposed that during the investigation Javed (A-9) made a disclosure statement regarding the bomb blast at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi before Insp.Rajvanshi (PW-99).PW-99, B.M. Rajvanshi, of Gujarat Police deposed that on 24.08.1995 Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 185 he was posted in the Anti-Terrorist Squad, Ahmedabad, Gujarat and that on 23.05.1996 he was ordered by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, ATS to look into intelligence received regarding two terrorists Asadullah and Rashid entering India from Nepal.The tele-printer message and fax received by the Director General of Gujarat Police stated that these two terrorists would be reaching Ahmedabad via Mumbai from Kathmandu and that they would be renting a house in Ahmedabad and would plan explosions in big markets in Ahmedabad.PW-99 further deposed that SI Wagela informed him about these facts and thereafter he went to the hotel and saw Rashids name in the hotel register.He deposed to searching the four persons and that at around noon they found four suspicious persons near Rupali Cinema and his bringing them to the ATS office.He further deposed that after interrogation it was discovered that the said four persons had come from Kathmandu with the intention to sabotage the city.He further deposed that the 4 persons arrested were Asadullah (A-10), Rashid, Javed Khan (A-9) and Maqbool Butt.An FIR bearing no 12/1996 was lodged against them u/s 120B, 121, 122 IPC.PW-99 further deposed that Asadullah made a disclosure statement in which he gave details about how the conspiracy to cause sabotage in India was hatched in Pakistan.He further deposed that the fact that Asadullah and Javed were involved in the Lajpat Nagar blast was disclosed by both the accused.He further deposed that he prepared both the disclosure statements (Ex.PW-99/A and Ex. PW-99/B).On the basis of Javeds (A-9s) disclosure statement ATS Ahmedabad sent a wireless message Ex.PW-91/A and Ex.PW-91/B on 02.06.1996 to Delhi Police informing them about the possible involvement of A-10, A-9 and Maqbool Butt in the Lajpat Nagar blast.In the wireless message, ATS Ahmedabad also mentioned about delivery of explosives at Wajid Kasais house in Delhi.They used to live in Naya Bazar, Kathmandu.In April 1996, prior to Eid he had seen a bag and an attach (case) in the room they used to reside in.The bag contained gun powder (Barud) and the attach contained a wireless set, detonator, time pencil and remote control.He further stated that Javed Seniors (Javed Kirwas A-15) boss Bilal Beg (A-11), whom he (A-9) had never seen, used to reside in Pakistan.On 29.04.1996, the day of Eid, Julfikar alias Ayub came from Pakistan to Kathmandu and both A-9 and Latif (A-7) went to receive him at the airport (Bilal Beg had told Latif that Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 189 Julfikar had worn a black pant and a yellow colour shirt).A-9 further stated that he asked Zulfikar whether he lives in Pakistan to which Julfikar replied that he is not a citizen of Pakistan and was a resident of Kashmir; he had gone to Pakistan for training.A-9 further stated that he showed Zulfikar the attach and bag and asked him what type of articles were kept in it; Zulfikar replied that they were Time Pencil, Detonator and Remote Control.A-9 knew about the wireless set from before.On 06.05.1996 two more persons came from Pakistan and stayed with them at Kathmandu.Both these persons told Latif (A-7) that nobody should visit their room; A-9 did not know their names.On 08.05.1996 Javed Kirwa (A-15), Mahmood Killey (A-6), Naza (A-5) and Riyaz Moula (A-13) came to Kathmandu (A-9, Latif A-7 and Javed Kirwa A-15) used to work together.In the evening of 08.05.1996 Javed Kirwa (A-15) asked A-9 to accompany him to Delhi alongwith a bag containing gun-powder (barud) and two detonators.On 10.05.1996 Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15) had sent Naza (A-5) to Delhi to make arrangements for the blast in Delhi.On the evening of 11.05.1996 A-9, with Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15), Mohd. Killey (A-6), Riyaz Maula (A-13) and Javed Soparewala left for Delhi from Kathmandu.In the morning of 12.05.1996 they reached the border.A-9 remained at the border and the rest moved ahead.Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15) and Naza (A-5) had asked him (i.e A-9) to leave the bag at Nazas friends house i.e. at Wajid Kasais house (PW-13).The Trial Court, in its impugned judgment, has highlighted - indeed gone into some details - about the prosecutions deficiencies, in examining witnesses, failure to follow leads, and present evidence sufficient to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against all those brought to trial (A-1 to A-10).On an analysis of the evidence, the Trial Court concluded that the materials proved before it were inadequate, as far as four accused were concerned (A-4, A-7, A-8 and A-10).This resulted in their acquittal.So far as A-1 and A-2 were concerned, the Court held that apart from recovery of explosives, there was no material to prove their role as conspirators in the bomb blast; the Court also held that there was no evidence to show that A-1 and A-2 had facilitated, or participated in, movement of materials, resources or in the planning of the crime.The prosecution has miserably failed to justify as to why no TIP of the case property recovered in this case or that of the accused persons arrested in the case conducted from the prosecution witnesses.The case of the prosecution is that the accused persons led the police team at various places during investigation and pointed out various places from where they had arranged articles for preparation of cylinder bomb planted in the maruti car in question.Perusal of the file reveals that number of prosecution witnesses examined by the police during investigation and whose statements were recorded under Section 161 Cr.PC have turned hostile and did not support the prosecution.The police during investigation did not seize relevant record pertaining to the visits/stay of the accused persons in the hotels/guest houses prior to their arrest.Statements of the concerned employees/Managers of the hotels were not recorded.The police did not join the local police at any stage during investigation and did not make any entries of their visits out side Delhi.They were arrested and a personal search was conducted (Ex.PW-16/A and Ex.PW-16/B).Disclosure statement of A-4 was recorded (Ex.PW-16/C) in the Operation Cell.The witness signed it.The Appellant A-3 questioned his arrest, as claimed by the police and submitted that the prosecution did not prove this circumstance.Having regard to this , and the fact that PW- 13 (who is supposed to have been met and been entrusted with explosives, and who in turn disclosed about A-3 to A-9), never supported the prosecution case, the first link in the chain about A-3's involvement in itself is not proved. A-3 therefore argued that his involvement in and further role not having been proved, the prosecution was unable to establish the primary facts as to how he was one of the perpetrators of the crime.Counsel emphasized the fact that this link in the chain of circumstances alleged against A-3 was vital; having snapped it, the prosecution had been dealt with a severe blow at the initial threshold and the Trial Court fell into error in proceeding to hold as it did that he was involved in the bomb blast.It was next argued that one of the reasons for the acquittal of A-4 was based on the ground that the circumstances of his arrest were not proved.In not having done so and having glossed over the fatal infirmities alleged against A-4, which were material and relevant for A-3, the Trial Court fell into error.Although PW-105 deposed about his presence in the railway station, the fact remains that none of the other three witnesses i.e. PW- 16, PW- 39 and PW- 101 mentioned about his appearance during the proceedings at all.The prosecution had alleged that soon after the bomb Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 137 blast, A-3 went missing.However, A-3 was not traceable.In the circumstances, the police kept vigil near his house.There is some other evidence by way of oral testimony of other witnesses to this effect.However, PW- 92 did not support the prosecution.A-3 on the other hand relied upon the testimony of PW- 92 that in fact on 28th of May 1996, he witnessed him (A-3) being taken away by the police.On the basis of this as well as a telegram said to have been sent by a A-3's father, to the National Human rights Commission, it was argued that the arrest in fact never took place on 14-06-996 and was a completely stage-managed affair.The prosecution had almost closed its evidence when an application under Section 311 Cr.PC was moved almost 12 years after the incident, and the testimony of this witness was permitted to be recorded.However, PW-16 did not mention about PW-105's presence.In these circumstances, there is some doubt as to whether PW-105 was present during the arrest and the immediate aftermath.The argument on behalf of A-3 that A-9's confession did not mention him, though attractive, is not relevant, and is inconsequential.A-9s role appears to have been to reach Delhi via Gujarat and hand over the explosives.This seems to be the substance and tenor of his statement made to the Gujarat police immediately after his arrest and in the disclosure statement.Therefore, it was not necessary for him to mention A-3 or his role.For inexplicable reasons, PW- 13 (who was supposed to have been given the explosives, and in turn facilitated the handing over or actually handed them over to the other accused involved in scheming and Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 139 implementing the ghastly crime) was not named as accused.PW- 13 did not support the prosecution story at all during the trial.The court therefore had to deal with this situation.The prosecution had recorded a statement from Wajid during the course of the investigation which mentioned A-3. PW-13 did not support this and he turned hostile during the trial.That would, in this Courts opinion, itself not give a lie to the entire circumstance leading to the possible role of A-9 which may otherwise be independently proved as also the circumstances of his arrest.Recoveries made at the behest of A-3 Naushad from his residence (Circumstance No. 10 - para 181 of the impugned judgment)The Trial Court held that A-3s statement after arrest, i.e. Ex. PW 31/B pursuant to which he led the police team to his residence at P7, First Floor, DDA Flats, Turkman Gate, Delhi from where, he led to the recovery of two RDX bricks (Ex. PW18/64 and 65) in a green polythene bag (Ex. P17); a timer watch (Ex. P8), the iron solder (Ex. P9), a wire Ex.P10, screw driver Ex.P11, pliers Ex. P12, wire cutter Ex. P13, two araldite tubes Ex. P14, electric wire Ex. P15 and one gas cylinder had all been proved.The witnesses who spoke about this circumstance were PW-31, PW-41 and PW-101, who were members of the raiding party.The two RDX slabs were seized pursuant to A-3 leading the police to a room on top of the premises, and pulling it; they were lying under a steel box.Other articles recovered were a timer-watch (Ex. P8), an iron solder (Ex. P9), a wire Ex.P10, screw driver Ex.P11, pliers Ex. P12, wire cutter Ex. P13, two araldite tubes Ex. P14, electric wire Ex. P15 and one gas cylinder.The witnesses mentioned that the raid took place during early hours of 15/6/1996, after A-3s disclosure statement was recorded pursuant to his arrest the previous evening.The prosecution had relied on the testimony of Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 142 PW-92, Abdul Samad, who resiled from the statement recorded during investigation.He also admitted his signatures on the recovery memo.The prosecution version about the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the RDX, in the opinion of the Court, was adequately established.The disclosure statement of A-3 mentioned that those explosives were hidden in his house; he led the police to the place, resulting in the recovery.As far as the testimony of PW-92 goes, undoubtedly he did not support the prosecution.However, he did not deny his signatures on the recovery memo; he also mentioned that A-3 was arrested by the police, but much earlier.Now, even if his testimony were unsupportive of the prosecution, yet two things were not denied by him.These, in the opinion of the Court, lend corroboration to the prosecution witnesses deposition about the recovery of RDX slabs from A-3s premises.Naushads stay at Gorakhpur (Circumstance No. 13 - para 208 of the impugned judgment)The prosecution had sought to prove that A-3 Naushad fled Delhi after the bombing incident, and went to Gorakhpur, where he stayed in Gupta Guest house.The witness recorded the statement of the person from whom he had got the photocopy (Mr Chakarborty).He then went to Gupta Hotel from where he obtained a photocopy of the visitors book (Ex. Pw-40/C which was seized by memo (Ex. PW-40/D) which had the details of Mohd. Naushad.He went back to Gorakhpur on 29.6 1996 with Constable Surinder and seized one original visitors book (Ex. PW-40/1, through recovery memo Ex PW-40/E) from Hotel Gupta (where A3 had stayed) and an original visitors book from Hotel Buddha (where A5 and A6 had allegedly stayed).He recorded the statements of witnesses from where the visitors registers had been seized.He conceded to not having any record of investigations being handed over to him and he could not member if the fact Naushads train reservation was recorded in any document.He said that his statement regarding his investigation in Gorakhpur had not been recorded.He stated that he had obtained only the photocopy of the reservation chart and the witness statement to this effect only stated that that witness had handed over the photocopy to him.He stated that he had not obtained the reservation requisition slip.He said that he had not recorded any reason for not obtaining the original visitors book from the hotel at the first instance.He says that he did not try to verify the handwriting of the accused at Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 144 Gorakhpur; He could not recall the DD of his arrival in Delhi following his trip to Gorakhpur.PW-66 Constable Surinder joined PW-40 on 29.6.1996 in the investigation in Gorakhpur, when they seized the original register which contained Mohd. Naushads name at SI.No. 1283, which contained his name and address, vide seizure memo Ex. PW-66/A. In his cross-examination he admitted that the Serial nos. were not printed, but handwritten.He stated that he could not identify the writing on the register as belonging to Naushad since he was not personally acquainted with the man.The testimonies of PW-82 and PW-83 were also sought to be relied on.PW-82 was the owner of Gupta Hotel and Lodge.His statement pertains to the police having seized the visitors register in which there was an entry with Naushads name in it.PW-83 - Vijay Kumar Gupta the hotel manager of Gupta Hotel, stated that on 27.5.1996 Mohd. Naushad had stayed in the hotel and had made an entry in the Register (SI No. 1285) in his own handwriting.He said that the Police seized the register on 29.6.1996, and that his signature was on the relevant recovery memo (Ex. PW-66/A).The Trial Court, however, did not attach much credence to the alleged handwriting of Naushad on the hotel register, holding that the sample handwritings were not obtained in accordance with established procedure.The interesting feature of this circumstance is that the prosecution did not offer much less prove any departure and arrival memos for investigating Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 145 officers.Despite the fact that over the course of the investigation, the police claimed to have travelled to different parts of the country frequently, in no instance, have records of these been produced as evidence to establish the veracity of their claims.Even in the present circumstance, PW-40 SI Baljit Singh had visited Gorakhpur twice, and PW-66 Const.Surinder traveled there once, they were unable to recall the relevant DD entries recording their movements.Neither was permission sought from the concerned Metropolitan Magistrate to obtain the sample, nor was the sample obtained in the presence of a magistrate, or any public witness.Even if there had been no such irregularities, the expert witness PW-94 was unable to fix the authorship on the basis of comparison between the questioned and test handwritings.This can be gathered from a reading of the opinion, which reads as follows:A.948 to 951/10 Page 146As far as the railway Reservation Chart (Ex. PW40/A) is concerned, the Trial Court held as follows:A 3 has not disputed his name appearing at Serial No.7 in Reservation chart Ex. PW 40/A. No suggestion was put to PW40 SI Baljeet Singh that A3 had not travelled by Shaheed Express on 27/5/1996 from Gorakhpur to Delhi.Genuiness of the chart Ex. PW 40/A was not challenged."This Court notices that the chart was not proved by any public witness.The railway official from whom the Railway Reservation Chart was taken, (Shri Chakravarthy) was not produced as a witness; even the original chart, or its authenticated or certified copy was not produced; what was placed on record is a photocopy.It would be unsafe to assume that A-3 had in fact undertaken the journey, as alleged by the prosecution.So the railway reservation chart cannot be relied on, since this person has not proved it.PW-82s statement has been believed despite the fact that this witnesss statement pertains only to him having been a witness to the seizure of a photocopy of the visitors book of his hotel, and his statement, as well as the statement of police witnesses PW-40 and 66 seem to have been accepted at face value.PW-83 Vijay Kumar Gupta, a manager at the hotel says that on 27.5.1996 Mohd. Naushad Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 147 had stayed in the hotel and had made an entry in the Register (SI No. 1285) in his own handwriting.However, before this witness can be considered an eyewitness to the stay of A3 in Gorakhpur, it must be kept in mind that despite him having said that he had seen A3 in the hotel on 27.5.1996, he was not, at any point, shown the accused in order to verify his identity, during the trial.The Trial Court however, took the same line here as in the case of PW-40 and PW-66:"Again nothing was suggested to this witness in the cross examination, that A3 had not stayed at Gupta Hotel.A3 did not deny that the writing in the register was not in his hand."On the basis of the accuseds silence at the time of cross examination, the Trial Court seems to have inferred his guilt.This is a flawed approach, because the question of accuseds silence gaining significance would only arise if the witness who saw them in the hotel, or saw them travel on the train, or some other unimpeachable material, apart from the unverified photocopy of a railway reservation chart, had been produced.It also ignores the failure of the prosecution to match the handwriting of A-3 with the handwriting on the hotel register.The prosecution had alleged that on 19-06-1996, A-3 and A-5 led the police party to a shop M/s. Unique Agencies at 2610, Churiwalan, Delhi from where they had purchased a gas cylinder.This was sought to be proved by PW-31 and PW-36, who both deposed that they went with the accused, who took them to that shop, where the shopkeeper identified them, and a pointing out memo Ex. PW 31/M was prepared, which contained his signatures.The Trial Court first held that the accused did not challenge the two police witnesses testimony, which was an adverse circumstance against them."334 Prosecution has further examined PW54 Mehmood Kamal as a prosecution witness.In his deposition before the court, the witness admitted that he was running gas agency Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 150 under the name of M/s. Unique Agencies at 2610, Churiwalan, Delhi.The witness further supported the prosecution and deposed that in May, 1996 two persons had come at his shop for purchasing a gas cylinder.The gas cylinder was not available with him on that day.He asked the said two persons to deposit the price of the gas cylinder and to come on the next day to collect the same.Those two persons deposited with him Rs.290/and left on that day.Next date again they came at his shop and he delivered them one empty gas cylinder.This witness further substantiated the police version that on 19/6/1996 some police personnel came at his office and took him at their office at Lodhi Colony.The witness however failed to support the prosecution regarding identification of two persons who had come at his shop and who had purchased the gas cylinders.The witness was got declared hostile by ld.Addl PP for the State and was cross examined.In the cross examination, the witness admitted that his statement was recorded by the police.He further admitted that his signatures appeared on the pointing out memo Ex. PW 31/M at point 'B'.The witness however added that this memo was an already written document.The witness admitted that he had told the names of the said two persons to the police as Mohd. Naushad (A3) and Mirza Nissar Hussain @ Naza (A5).This witness did not allege if he had put his signature under any pressure by the police on the memo Ex.Had these accused persons not taken the police to the shop of PW54 Mehmood Kamal, the police must not have come to know about the names of these two persons as mentioned in the memo Ex. PW 31/M. The name and address of this witness was not known to the police prior to the disclosure statements of these accused persons.The police discovered the factum of this witness running gas agency in the name of M/s. Unique Agencies at 2610, Churiwalan only in pursuance of the disclosure statements made by these accused persons.It, however, stands established that both A3 and A5 in pursuance of their disclosure statements led the police team at the shop of PW 54 Mehmood Kamal.This circumstance also points an accusing finger against A3 and A5 for purchasing gas cylinders from his shop in the absence of any specific purpose.A3 & A5 did not offer any explanation for visiting the shop of PW Mehmood Kamal for purchasing gas cylinder.They did not justify purchase of any such cylinder for any particular purpose.They did not claim their presence on any other place on the day of visit to PW54 Mehmood Kamal."The Trial Court later concluded that:However, this fact was established by PW31 Insp.Surinder and PW39 Insp.Hari Ram Malik and PW36 Insp.Rajeshwar that it were both A3 and A5 who had taken them to the shop of PW 54 Mehmood Kamal.PW54 Mehmood Kamal in the cross Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 152 examination by the ld.Addl PP for the State however admitted that police had recorded his statement and pointing out memo Ex. PW 31/M contained his signature.In statement u/s 313 Cr.P.C A3 and A5 did not explain this incriminating circumstance against them as to why and for what purpose they had purchased gas cylinders from PW54 Mehmood Kamal."A plain analysis of the above discussion of evidence would show that PW-54 was unable to identify the accused; he was cross examined by the prosecution.In the cross examination, this witness denied the facts put to him:"It is wrong to suggest that the said two persons had led the police team to my shop on 19/6/1996 and had pointed out my shop as being the place wherefrom they had purchased two gas cylinders.I also did not make any such statement to the police.Confronted with point B to B of Ex. PW-54/A....It is correct that my signatures appear on pointing out memo Ex. PW-31/M at Point B-however this was already written document and was not read over to me when I signed it.It is correct that I had been told the names of the two persons by the police as being Mohd. Naushad and Mirza Nissar Hussain @ Naza....It is incorrect to say that accused Naushad (ld APP points towards accused Naushad) and accused Mirza Nissar Hussain @ N
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he refused that they had gone to his shop.This was his consistent story
both in examination in chief
the Trial Courts inferring that the accused had
in fact
gone to his shop
along with the police on 19-6-1996
and even on 13-5-1996 for purchasing the gas cylinders is unsupportable.Like in the case of the stay of A-3 at Gorakhpur
the Trial Court imposed a reverse burden of proof
and drew adverse inference against the accused
for omission to cross examine PW-31
who merely stated that they had led the police party to the shop of PW-54
from where they had purchased gas cylinders.This is evident from the following excerpt of the Trial Courts judgment:This statement of the witness was not challenged in the cross examination.No suggestion was put to this witness in the cross examination that both these accused persons had not led the police party at the shop of M/s. Unique Agencies.""An interesting fact is that PW-54 was not shown the gas cylinder which was recovered from A-3 Naushads premises
pursuant to his disclosure statement.Though a fairly commonplace article
the prosecution was in a position to put this article for identification during trial; it deliberately omitted to do so; not even a TIP was held in this regard.Taking into consideration all the facts and circumstances
it is held that the Trial Court fell into error in holding that the pointing out of M/s Unique Agencies
from where two gas cylinders were supposedly bought by A-3 and A-5
were proved.The Court also fell into error in completely ignoring the contradictory statement of PW-54
who did not
during the trial
at any stage
identify the accused.The evidence here was akin to those circumstances Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 154 which the Trial Court consciously rejected
whenever the prosecution based its case
solely on the testimony of police witnesses.For these reasons
it is held that Circumstance No. 30 alleged against A-3 and A-5 was not proved.Pointing out of Shop from where soldering was made (Circumstance No. 28 para 309 of the impugned judgment)PW-31 deposed that Naushad and Killey pointed out to Vijay Electronics on 19.06.1996 as the place from where they got the wires soldered to the battery.With respect to Imperial Gramaphone Company he said that the accused pointed out to this shop as the place from where the Jayco wall clock was purchased.PW-39 Inspector Hari Ram Malik corroborated PW-31 to say that they pointed out to Imperial Gramaphone Company
where they had purchased the soldering iron and that a pointing out memo was prepared and the shop owner signed on the same.PW-58 Jitender Pal Singh
the owner of the electronics store Imperial Sound and Service deposed that on 19.6.1996
the police went to his shop along with two people and told him that one soldering iron and solder had been purchased by the two people who had come with them.He said that he could remember these two people who had purchased the same from him and had made a statement to this effect to the police.He said the items were sold for Rs. 35/-.He even stated that he could identify the two persons if shown to him
but when they were shown to him
in a group of ten accused persons
he said that due to the passage of time he was unable to identify them.This witness was cross examined by the ld.Addl PP for State after declaring him hostile.In his cross examination by the ld.Addl PP
the witness admitted that the police had recorded his statement.The witness further admitted that the said two persons had come with muffled faces and they were seen by him when their faces were unmuffled in his presence by the police.He further admitted that he had told the police that the said two persons had come at his shop and purchased a soldering iron and solder wire from his shop.The witness further stated that A3 present before the court today might be Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 156 one of the two persons.However he could not say anything about the other accused A5 as having come to the shop for the above said purchase.The witness further admitted that the pointing out memo Ex. PW 31/K was prepared on which he signed at point 'B'.The witness stated that he could identify the soldering iron purchased from his shop if shown to him.The witness identified the soldering iron Ex. Z1after it was shown to him before the court.********** ******************Scanning the over all testimony of this witness reveals that soldering iron Ex. Z1 recovered by the police in this case from the residence of A3 was identified by this witness to be the same which was purchased from his shop for a sum of Rs. 35/- There is no denial that this independent public witness was not running his electronics spare parts shop at stall no. 8A in the name and style of Imperial Sound and Service.Statement of the witness is also categorical that both these accused persons were brought by the police in muffled faces at his shop in a police vehicle.Their faces were unmuffled and the accused persons were shown to the witness.He had informed the police that the said two persons brought at his shop on19/6/1996 had purchased the soldering iron and solder from his shop.The names of these two accused persons find mention in the pointing out / identification memo Ex. PW 31/K. This witness has categorically identified his signatures on Ex. PW 31/K which has not been challenged by the accused persons.No suggestion was put to this witness in the cross examination that both these accused persons had not come at his shop on 13/5/1996 and had not purchased any soldering iron and solder from his shop for Rs. 35/.No motive was imputed to this witness to falsely plead that both these accused persons whose names were disclosed as A3 and A5 had accompanied the police at his shop.Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 157Accused persons did not explain how and for what purpose they happened to purchase soldering iron and solder from the shop of this witness.There is no denial by the accused persons that soldering iron Ex. Z1 was not recovered from their possession or that it was never purchased from PW 58 Jitender Pal Singh.Police was not aware about the shop of the witness prior to the two accused persons leading the police party at his shop.Only after both these accused persons led the police party to the shop of this witness
the police came to know that they had purchased the soldering iron and solder from his shop.The existence of the shop at that specific place has not been controverted by the accused persons.The Trial Courts findings depended largely on the failure to cross examine the witness
and what was elicited from him during the cross examination by the prosecution.The Court did not focus on the inability of the witness to identify either accused.There is also no material on record to suggest that the soldering iron was of a distinctive nature or make
as to be dubbed an uncommon or out of the ordinary article
which the witness could have identified
especially since he dealt with and sold such articles in a routine manner.This circumstance therefore
was not proved against the accused
and the Trial Courts reasoning and findings are
therefore
erroneous on this aspect.The recovery of a key was discussed as Circumstance No. 26 in paras 291-295 of the impugned judgment.The prosecution had alleged that on 18.06.1996
A-3
A-5 and A-6 led the police party to a place behind the Nizamuddin ITI Bus Stand from where at Arab-ki-Sarai
a key was recovered.The prosecution alleged that the key had been prepared at Jama Masjid and was seized under Memo
Ex.31/F. The key was alleged to be a duplicate one in respect of the stolen Maruti Car
placed on record as Ex.The prosecution had entirely relied on the police testimonies of PWs-31
39 and 101 for this purpose.The Trial Court had rejected this circumstance
i.e. Recovery of duplicate key
stating as follows:On screening the testimony of prosecution witnesses on this aspect
again
I am of the view that the prosecution has failed to prove if duplicate key
Ex.P-7 was got recovered by the accused persons in pursuance of their disclosure statement or that it was the key which was used at the time of commission of theft of Maruti Car belonging to PW-8 - Atul Nath.......Moreover
as per prosecution
this duplicate key was got prepared from PW-64
Mohd. Rizwan at Jama Masjid.PW-64
Mohd. Rizwan appeared in the witness box.He turned hostile regarding preparation of duplicate key.The key (Ex.P7) was not shown to PW-64 to prove that it was the same key which was got prepared by the accused persons from him.""In the light of the above reasoning
the Trial Court rejected this circumstance and also added that the absence of any public witness to support the recovery did not lent credence to the prosecution version in this regard.On analysis of circumstances discussed at S. No. 9
Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 159 10
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26
30
31
32 and 46(C)
and in the absence of evidence to the contrary
the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt that A-3 along with his associates not only hatched criminal conspiracy to cause bomb blast at Lajpat Nagar Market
Delhi but also actively participated in procuring various articles to execute the plan.""This Court is of the opinion that ex-facie
the approach of the Trial Court pertaining to Circumstance No. 26 in holding in one part of the judgment that the prosecution had not proved its allegation
and concluding to the contrary while summing-up the incriminating evidence against the accused
is unsupportable.It was alleged that on 17.06.1996
A-4 led the police party to the house of Mangal Chand at BJ-24
Shalimar Bagh and on the production of a two rupee currency note
cash of Rs.1 lac was obtained from him.The cash was seized.The two rupee currency note had been seized earlier.The recovery of Rupees one lac in cash from Mangal Chand
which according to the prosecution
was obtained after showing a two rupee currency note to Mangal Chand
was part of the sequence which started with the arrest of A-4
who pointed-out A-7; two Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 160 rupee currency note was seized from A-7 and A-4 led the police party to Shalimar Bagh where the currency was recovered.The Trial Court concluded in para 542 that this circumstance had to be held against A-3 for the following reasons:Prosecution has proved recovery of Rs. one lakh by A4 from Mangal Dass.This money was meant for A3.Only A3 was beneficiary as A4 had accompanied him on 14/6/1996 to go to Gorakhpur where both were apprehended.A3 did not explain presence of A4 with him.He did not assert if money collected by A4 was not meant for him.This circumstance also is at par with the contents of disclosure statement made by him.""He
A-4 and SI Sanjay Kumar went inside the home. A-4 gave two rupee currency note to Mangal Chand
who verified it and gave Rupees one lac currency note in another bag.At that stage
other police staff reached the premises and seized the two rupee currency note and the one lac rupee currency which was kept under seal ""RPG"".The seizure memos were Ex.PW-17A and 17C. The currency notes were produced before the Court.The prosecution nowhere mentioned that A-3 was taken with the police party and either identified by Mangal Chand or PW-35 did not produce any identification in the form of an Employment or Voter Identification Card.In the cross-examination
what emerged was that summons was sent by the Court to his Sonepat
Haryana address.The appellant had urged that there were no details of that address in the list of witnesses filed together with the charge-sheet.The witness
in the course of his statement submitted that he never mentioned he had office at Shalimar Bagh nor resided there.His testimony
in this regard
can only be seen by the Court as regards the alleged handing-over of the seal to him.PW-17
SI Sanjay supported the recovery.Furthermore
and most importantly
the prosecution made no attempt to produce Mangal Chand from whom the amount - alleged to be payable and in fact held to be payable to A-3
was recovered.If so
Mangal Chands role was
at least
as one of a facilitator; and at no stage did the prosecution attempt to explain why he was not interrogated or taken into custody.All these have to be viewed in the backdrop of the somewhat startling conclusion drawn by the Trial Court in para 251 that the recovery of Rupees one lac was an incriminating circumstance against A-3
Naushad ""despite the fact that it was at the instance of A-4 and on the showing of two rupee currency note allegedly recovered from A-7.""The following conclusion was drawn by the Trial Court on the basis of such material:Death Sent.2/10; Crl.From the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses referred above it stands established that A4 in pursuance of his disclosure statement obtained Rs. 1 lac from Mangal Chand residing at BJ24
Shalimar Bagh on the strength of two rupee currency note shown to him.The police was not aware about all these facts prior to A4 leading the police team at that specific place.A4 has failed to explain as to how and under what circumstances
he was to get Rs. 1 lac from Mangal Chand.He also failed to explain as to for what purpose
he had collected the heavy amount from Mangal Chand.Memo Ex. PW 17/C contains signature of Mangal Chand which shows that Mangal Chand was residing at the given address.Obtaining of Rs. 1 lac by A4 from Mangal Chand substantiates the story presented by the prosecution that Rs. 1 lac collected from Mangal Chand were meant to be received by A3 for his role in the incident.""The conclusion of the Trial Court in the above regard is not only on the basis of any evidence but it appears to be entirely on hearsay.This can be clearly seen from the discussion with regard to the role of A-7
appearing at paras 596-602 of the impugned judgment.In para 597 it was in fact stated that:This occurrence took place on 16/6/1996 when conspiracy to cause bomb blast had already came to an end.Prior to 21/5/1996 no active participation of A7 in the incident has been brought on record.It could have been given even by one person.This version of the prosecution has not been believed in the circumstances referred above.Even if it is assumed that A7 had delivered two rupee currency note to A4 on 16/6/1996
it does not establish him to be a member of conspiracy to cause bomb blast on 21/5/1996 at Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 163 Delhi which was no more in existence.The testimony of PW-35 nowhere reveals that at any stage was Mangal Chand questioned as to whom the money was meant to be given to.Even if he were to have implicated A-3
without the primary evidence of Mangal Chand
PW-35 could not have proved that fact.All that could have been concluded was that at the instance of A-4
two rupee currency note was shown to Mangal Chand
who handed-over Rupees one lac.This fact was disbelieved by the Trial Court
in paras 596 to 602 of the impugned judgment.The Trial Court also held that the post-event recovery of something not connected with A-7 could not be attributed to A-7 or held to be incriminating as against him.Similarly
it also concluded in respect of A-4 that the conclusion of the amount could not be held as incriminating against that accused (A-4)
in the following manner:Since Mangal Dass was not directly known to A4
collection of Rs. 1 lakh by him only on the strength of two rupee currency note is not a factor to prove his involvement in the incident.Anybody having a currency note of Re. two could have got the cash from PW Mangal Dass.In the absence of any material
there was no basis for the police to arrest A4 in this incident.The prosecution had alleged 17 circumstances - 15 against A-5 Naza.These were:Now
their testimonies are in direct conflict with that of PW-60; that witness could not identify any accused as the purchaser; he said in the cross examination after being declared hostile that he was not sure whether the two accused had visited his shop.The Trial Court
however
held that since the witness admitted that when the two accused persons pointed out his shop and identified him
police prepared memo Ex. PW 31/L and he signed the same at point 'B'.It was also held that:""Overall testimony of this witness reveals that no material discrepancies have been elicited in the cross examination of this witness to discard his version given before the court.Nothing has come on record to show that this independent public witness did not run his shop under the name and style of Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 170 Ganesh Electronics at shop no. 21 Jangpura.This witness categorically testified that on 21/5/1996 two persons had purchased 9 volt battery from him for a sum of Rs. 95/-.No enmity has been imputed to this witness for falsely claiming sale of 9 volt battery from him for Rs. 95/. Again this witness is categorical that on 19/6/1996 police had brought two persons at his shop and one of them had identified his shop from where 9 volt battery was purchased.This witness pointed out towards A5 to be one of the said accused persons and did not identify the other accused who had accompanied him.This witness has no ulterior motive to falsely identify A5 to be the person who had purchased 9 volt battery from him.This witness elaborated his version and voluntarily stated that the two persons were brought in the maruti van at his shop and the said persons were in muffled faces.When the said two persons were unmuffled
he was asked whether they had purchased the battery from his shop and he replied that when the said persons were saying that they had purchased the battery from his shop
they might be correct.He further admitted that out of those two persons
A5 might had purchased the battery from him.However
in the subsequent cross examination
the witness cleared the doubt and asserted that he had told the police that the above named two accused persons pointed out his shop and identified him.The police prepared the memo Ex. PW 31/L and he had signed the same at point 'B' and the above named two accused persons had also signed the said memo.No suggestion has been put in the cross examination that memo Ex. PW 31/L was not prepared at his shop or that the accused persons did not sign the same.Accused persons have failed to state as to how and under what circumstances
their signatures appeared on the pointing out memo Ex. PW 31/L. These signatures of both these accused persons on the pointing out memo Ex. PW 31/L in the presence of PW60 Rajesh Kumar categorically establishes that both of them had led the police team to the shop of PW 60 Rajesh Kumar and had pointed out the shop from where they had purchased 9 volt battery.Again this fact was not in the knowledge of the police prior to the accused persons taking the Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 171 police party to the shop of PW60 Rajesh Kumar in pursuance of their disclosure statements.Case of the prosecution is that this battery was used in the bomb blast.This Court is of the opinion that the witnesses doubt regarding A-5 and inability to identify the other accused
and his volte face
renders his testimony that they had led the police to his shop
shaky.Though in the examination in chief
the witness mentioned about purchase of battery from his shop by two individuals
his inability to identify either clearly
during the trial undermines the prosecution story.He had also stated that one of the buyers had a ""massa"" on his face (i.e. a scar or birthmark).The prosecution did not attempt to connect this aspect with either accused; the Trial Court also overlooked this fact.Like in the case of other circumstances
such as purchase of gas cylinder
purchase of araldite
pointing out by the shop keeper of ""Dulhan Dupatta"" etc
the primary fact is the identification of the accused concerned
as the individuals who went to the shop to buy the article
on some day prior to the incident.This was to establish a link in the chain of circumstances
which tied up to the various act preparatory to the offence itself.The absence of positive identification nevertheless led the court to hold as proved - in our view erroneously
that the accused had led them to a place which was hitherto unknown to the police
and from where the shopkeeper made some kind of identification
which was not refuted during cross examination
which in turn resulted in their involvement in the crime.The law is not concerned with proof of possibility of involvement
Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 172 which is all that the prosecution achieved through such evidence
but proof beyond reasonable doubt
i.e. such proof as would rule out all controversy or doubt that these accused did what was alleged against them
in respect of such circumstance.Reliance on the accuseds signatures
on the pointing out memo
in the absence of their clear identification
in the courts opinion
could not have been resorted to
to implicate them.(ii) Pointing-out of the place from where soldering of battery was done (Circumstance No.28)The prosecution had alleged that sometime in 1996
A-5 and A-6 had visited the shop of PW-38
Vijay Kapoor
and asked that two wires be soldered to a battery.He stated that the soldering was done for Rs. 5/-.He also stated that a month later
the accused had gone to his shop
and identified it
a fact which was recorded in Ex. PW13/N. In cross examination
this witness stated that his signatures were taken on blank paper
and that the memo was written in the Lodhi Office of the police.He also admitted not remembering how many customers had visited his shop that day
and further that his employee did the soldering requested for.Unlike in the case of other circumstances
the witness in this case was able to identify one of the accused (A-5) positively during examination in chief.However
his admission that the pointing out memo was prepared somewhere else
and that he signed on blank papers
was not contradicted.His further admission that he could not remember how many customers visited him the same day further weakens proof of this circumstance.The Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 173 absence of any date approximate period
further injects some vagueness into the evidence.The identification of A-5 has to be viewed in the backdrop of all these facts
which point to his unreliability
and having been tutored by the police.Here
a TIP would have been crucial
in lending assurance to the fact alleged
since the prosecution case is that this circumstance was to prove an act preparatory to the crime
and intrinsically connected with its execution.On an overall conspectus of the materials on the record
it is held that this circumstance was not proved beyond reasonable doubt
by the prosecution.(iii) Pointing out of the shop from where a clock was purchased (Circumstance No 29).To prove this
reliance was placed on the testimonies of PW-50 and PW-48. PW-48 Parmod Kumar during his examination stated that one person aged 19-20 years had visited his shop and had purchased a wall clock; he identified A-7 Latif.He was declared hostile by the prosecution; at its behest
during cross examination by the prosecutor
the witness deposed:""...it is wrong to say that the said two persons were in muffled faces
when they came to the shop with the police and that their faces got unmuffled after their arrival to the shop for getting them identified from me and that I had identified the said two persons on being the same who had come to the shop on 14.5.1996 for purchasing the wall clock.I did not make any statement to \the police.It is wrong to say that I had made a statement mark PW-48/A to the police.The witness is read over mark PW-48/A which he denied having made to the police.Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 174 ""... It is wrong to say that the said three persons had come to the shop for the purchase of the wall clock."""".... It is wrong to say that the accused Mirza Nisar Hussain and Mohd. Ali Bhatt @ Mohd. Killey (accused shown to the witness by Ld. APP) were the person who led the police team to the shop.It is wrong to say that I am deliberately not identifying the accused persons out of fear or having been worn over by them and deposing falsely.....""The prosecution also relied upon PW-50 Yogesh Kumar Gupta to prove the said circumstance.PW-50 Yogesh Kumar Gupta deposed during his examination in chief that:During the cross examination of PW-50 Yogesh Kumar Gupta by Ld. APP
it was stated by the witness that:""... I cannot admit or deny whether accused Mirza Nisar Hussain @ Nasa and Mohd. Ali Bhatt @ Mohd. Killey (witness is shown and pointed out these two accused by Ld. APP) were the same two boys who had led police team to my shop on 19.6.1996......""The Trial Court
after noticing that the shop owner could not identify A-5 or A-6 as the two individuals who went to his shop to purchase a wall clock
for which a receipt was issued by PW-48 (recovery Memo PW-31/G) nevertheless held that they had taken the police to his shop
where they had stated that the purchase was made:This witness has nevertheless proved that on 19/6/1996 the police had brought two persons at his shop and theyhad told Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 175 about the purchase of wall clock from his shop.This witness also proved his signatures on the recovery memo Ex PW-31/G. He has admitted his signatures on the pointing out memo ExPW 31/H. This witness further admitted that the names of those two boys who had come at his shop on 19/6/1996 were mentioned in the memo and he had signed that memo after reading the same.""Similarly
the Trial Court did not feel it strange to return a similar finding
with regard to appreciation of PW-48s evidence:It further stands established that on 19/6/1996 two persons whose names were disclosed as A5 and A6 had led the police team to the shop of the witness and had pointed out that it was the same shop from where they had purchased the wall clock.The statement of the witness was corroborated from the documentary evidence whereby sale receipt Ex. PW 48/A was issued out of the receipt book Ex. G1 which was seized vide seizure memo Ex. PW 31/G. This testimony of this witness substantiates the version of the prosecution that on 19/6/1996 both A5 and A6 had led the police team to the shop of PW48 Pramod Kumar from where they had purchased the Jayco wall clock.No suggestion was put to this witness in the cross examination that these two accused persons had not led the police team to the shop of the witness or that they had not purchased any Jayco wall clock from him.The prosecution had thus established that the Jayco wall clock was purchased from the shop of PW48 Pramod Kumar and PW50 Yogesh Kumar Gupta on 14/5/1996....""In the opinion of this Court
when both these independent witnesses
in the first instance
failed to identify the accused concerned
i.e. A-5 and A-6
who had allegedly visited the shop to purchase the clock
and one of Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 176 these witnesses
i.e. PW-48
identified someone else
the Court ought not to have drawn the inference based solely on the signatures in the ""Pointing-out Memo""
that the fact stood established.The shop owner
i.e. PW-50 was consistent in his omission or failure to identify the accused; PW-48 not only did not identify them but even went one step further and positively identified A-7 as the only individual who had gone to the shop and purchased the clock.The conclusion based on the fact that the witnesses had signed Ex.PW-31/G and Ex.PW-31/H
goes beyond the permissible limits of what can be considered by a Court under Section 27 of the Act read with proviso to Section 162 of the Cr.PC.Neither PW-50 nor his shop assistant
PW-48
corroborated this.Their failure to identify the accused was constituted as fatal blow to the prosecution allegations in this regard.In such circumstances
to seize the clutch at the pointing-out memo
in order to say that the said accused had led the police party to the shop and that in turn established the incriminating circumstance
was impermissible.Once the preliminary fact
i.e. purchase of the object or article from the shop by the accused could not be established
the secondary aspect that such accused had led the police party to the shop became irrelevant
under no circumstances did that secondary fact link the accused to the offence.(iv) Regarding A-5's travel from Kathmandu to Delhi (Circumstance No. 36).The prosecution had alleged that A-5 had travelled from Kathmandu Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 177 to Delhi before the bomb blast at Lajpat Nagar.He also identified the list as Ex.67/A. That list contained A-5s name.The IO of the case
PW-101 also deposed to this and further
seizure of A-5s Boarding Card which was marked and produced as Ex.The Trial Court in its findings (in paras 379-381) upheld the prosecution allegations.""In the evening of 8th May itself Javed Senior had asked me to accompany (him) to Delhi along with the bag containing gun powder (barood) and two detonators.Thereafter on 10th May
Javed Senior had sent Naza to Delhi
who had to make a setting for blast in Delhi.""(c) Circumstances alleged against A-6The Trial Court had analysed the evidence which included depositions of police witnesses as well as independent witnesses and took into consideration materials such as seizure memos
articles etc. and in the impugned judgment held that several circumstances alleged against A-6 Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 178 were not proved.The only surviving circumstance which has to be considered by this Court is the factum of A-6s arrest.In regard to this circumstance
the Trial Court relied on the discussion made by it vis--vis the arrest of A-7 who was alleged to have been along with A-6 at Gorakhpur; the Trial Court held that:Arrest of A-7 on 16/17-6-1996 in the manner claimed by the prosecution has not been believed by the Court as discussed above.Similarly apprehension of A-6 along with A-7 in the said circumstances cant be believed.(d) Circumstances alleged against A-9 JavedAs far as A-9 is concerned
the Trial Court discussed the evidence in respect of Circumstances No. 34 (Confessional statement); his stay at Satyam Hotel (No. 35) and his arrest (Circumstance No. 40) and held that all those circumstances were proved.(i) Arrest of A-9: Circumstance No. 40The prosecution had alleged that the Gujarat Police received information
sometime in May
1996 about two individuals
i.e Asadullah and Rashid crossing the border at Nepal and entering India
and ultimately going to Ahmedabad to carry out a bomb explosion there.The State police
on receipt of information
started searching the city.He deposed that the police conducted a search
and eventually arrested Javed (A-9) and Asadullah (A-10) on 1-6-1996
along with the other two
near Rupali Cinema.He identified Javed Khan (A-9) and pointed to another accused and identified him as Asadullah (A-10)
however the accused says his name was Abdul Gunny Goni to which the witness stated that Asadullah was one of the aliases of Abdul Gunny Goni.The Appellants counsel had argued that A-9s arrest did not take place on 1-6-1996 and that
in reality
he was taken into custody much earlier
on 24-5-1996
and kept in illegal detention.A-9 no doubt says this
in the statement recorded under Section 313
Cr. PC.However
the testimonies of PW-98 and PW-99 are consistent on this aspect.The appellants allegation of having been arrested on 24-5-1996 was not put to PW-99
who deposed about the arrest.After the Ahmedabad police arrested Javed (A-9)
Asadullah (A-10)
Maqbool Butt and Rashid on 01.06.1996 from near Rupali Cinema
Ahmedabad
A-9 and A-10 made disclosure statements before PW-99 B.M. Rajvanshi (Ex.PW-99/A and Ex. PW-99/B).Javed (A-9) in his disclosure statement mentioned about his involvement in the Lajpat Nagar blast and mentioned the name of all the accused persons except for Naushad (A-3).He stated visiting the house of Wajid Kasai (PW-13) on 14.05.1996 and leaving a bag containing explosives with his (PW-13s) sister for Naza (A-5).On receipt of the wireless message from Ahmedabad
on 02.06.1996 itself Insp.Paras Nath (PW-101) went to Wajid Kasais (PW-13s) house at Turkman Gate
Delhi and made enquiries from PW-13 and his sister Pappe (PW-14).A.948 to 951/10 Page 188It was alleged that A-9 was taken from Ahmedabad to Jaipur
where he was kept in connection with a bomb blast at Dausa
Rajasthan.The confessional statement made by A-9 was proved by PW-100
the Magistrate.A-9 further stated that when he reached Wajids house
Wajid and Naza (A-5) were not there and only women and children were present there.A-9 asked them to give the bag to Naza (A-5) and told them that it contained Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 190 Nazas clothes.Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15)
Mohd. Killey (A-6) and Riyaz (A-13) had reached Kathmandu before him.A-9 further stated that on his asking about the task in Delhi
they replied ""that Naza (A-5) had been given after making the same and Riyaz Maula (A-13) was the mechanic because only he was the trained person."" On 19.05.1996
Mohd. Killey (A-6) and Riyaz (A-13) went back to Delhi and Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15) informed A-9 that the work in Delhi had not been done due to some defect.A-9 further stated that earlier on 06.05.1996 two persons had come from Pakistan and their names were Asadullah (A-10) and Rashid (he came to know of their names later).A-9 further stated that on reaching Mumbai
Asadullah (A-10) told them that they were to go to Ahmedabad and in the evening at 8:30 PM the four of them left for Ahmedabad and reached it on 24.05.1996 at 12:00 PM.A-9 further stated that on reaching Ahmedabad they went to a hotel
had a bath and then had their meal.Asadullah (A-10) and Rashid both left for Namaz whereas A-9 and Julfikar stayed back; 15 minutes later CBI officials and the manager of the hotel came to the room and conducted a search.At about 4/5:00 PM Asadullah (A-10) and Rashid came to the hotel from where the CBI officials took all of them and interrogated them.A-9 further stated that he told them that he had gone upto Patna only and he did not know anything Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 191 and did not have any knowledge regarding other things.He further stated that he only brought the bag to Delhi and there Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15) informed him about the blast; Javed Kirwa @ Javed Senior (A-15) had himself done all the work regarding the blast on the basis of planning of Bilal Beg.A-9 further stated that he did not know anything about any other blast.The first three were awarded death sentence; A-9 was awarded life imprisonment.It would be relevant at this stage to extract the relevant parts of the Trial Courts judgment:At no Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 202 stage the police opted to put any of the accused persons for TIP from the prosecution witnesses.No DD entries regarding any such visits was proved on record during trial.The police failed to show by documentary evidence their visits to specific places.The accused arrested from outside Delhi were never produced before the concerned Court and no transit remand of any of the accused was obtained creating doubt of the date
place and the manner in which the accused persons were apprehended and arrested in this case.Number of witnesses cited in the list of witnesses were not examined by the prosecution during trial.Insp./ACP P.P. Singh is stated to be the overall incharge of the investigation.Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 203 However
at the first instance
he did not bother to appear as witness before the Court.Only when application u/s 311 Cr.No memos contain signatures of PW-105 ACP PP Singh.P.P. for the State during trial and specifically during final arguments always complained about non-cooperation from the IO of the case.He expressed his inability to address arguments in detail due to non-cooperation from the IO.No efforts were made during the last about more than 14 years to apprehend the co-accused persons against whom challan was presented as Proclaimed Offenders.Antecedent of none of the accused was collected by the police during investigation.In the disclosure statement of the accused persons
the police had come to know about the details of the antecedents of the accused persons and also regarding their various activities.However
no independent evidence was collected by the prosecution to substantiate the information recorded in the disclosure statements of the accused persons.No worthwhile evidence was collected by the police to show the activities of these accused persons prior to the incident and to find out as to in how many similar cases they were involved or any of them was ever convicted at any time.""The Trial Court
as noticed from the extracts of its judgment
faulted the investigation with defective presentation of evidence
and omissions in regard to proof of allegations.A close reading of the impugned judgment itself would reveal that obvious inferences about lack of credibility of witnesses
in regard to circumstances
or general unreliability of prosecution in that regard
on specific aspects such as identification were glossed over
and superficially explained.These
in the opinion of this Court
point to a flawed understanding of ""proof beyond reasonable doubt"" in a criminal trial.The deficiencies are highlighted below
in respect of lack of identification of Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 204 accused by independent witnesses and use of signatures on memos (pointing out memos) as proof that the accused had led the police to a certain place
despite the failure of independent witnesses to identify the concerned accused.Gupta Hotel
at Gorakhpur.Furthermore
the passenger list of the train was not produced; only a photocopy was produced.Even the concerned witness
Shri Chakravarthy
did not depose during the trial.The Court did not believe the handwriting report; it does not anywhere corroborate that the sample writings of A-3 matched with that in the hotel register.All these omissions were overlooked and the Trial Court held that the prosecution proved the circumstance alleged.(b) The prosecution failed to examine Mangal Chand
who had given A-4 Rs. One lakh
on the latters showing the Rs. 2 currency note; this was to prove the incriminating circumstance against A-3 and the allegation that he was to receive such money for illegal purposes.The prosecution neither arrested Mangal Chand
who was prima facie an accessory to the crime; according to its showing; no explanation was offered in this regard.It did not even choose to examine him
or record his statement.This crucial omission was not given any weightage
and the Trial Court uncritically accepted the prosecution version that the money recovered was meant for A-3; no witness - neither independent witness
PW-35
nor even any other Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 205 witness - spoke about it.(c) A-3 was sought to be identified by PW-61
shop owner of ""Dulhan Dupatta"".The witness did not identify A-3; even after he was declared hostile
he denied the incident of A-3s visit during investigation.The witness however did not identify others - A-5 and A-6 even during the prosecutions cross examination.In spite of these obvious infirmities
and question mark about the credibility of the witness
as regards identification
the Trial Court whole heartedly accepted the police version.(d) PW-60
a shop owner
did not identify A-5 and A-6 in examination in chief
as the two individuals who had purchased a battery from him.He stated - in cross examination by prosecution that A-5 ""might be"" one of the two
purchasing a battery from him.Yet
this was accepted as proof of identification of the accused.(e) Similarly
the statement by PW-38 that A-6 ""might have"" been one - (along with A-5
whom he identified) as the individual who got soldering of wires done.(f) The statement of PW-48 regarding purchase of clock by A-7 (and not A-5 or A-6).He did not identify these two; yet his testimony was used against them.(2) Using signatures on pointing-out/recovery memos as incriminating circumstance.Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 206The previous discussion in this judgment would reveal that a large number of independent prosecution witnesses did not support the official version; they resiled from the statements made during investigation
and were declared hostile
and cross examined by the prosecution (these were PW-33
48
50
58
60
61 and 92).The Trial Court noticed these facts
but went on to hold that the signatures of such witnesses in ""Recovery Memos"" or ""Pointing out"" memos were not denied
and consequently the statement recorded in Section 161 - about secondary facts that one or the other accused had visited the premises of such witness
during the investigation
had not been denied; consequently
the fact was proved
and that
in turn
was an incriminating circumstance.These instances are detailed below.(b) The statement of PW-50 - who could not identify A-5 or A-6 (alleged to have purchased a wall clock from him) ""nevertheless"" was used as establishing purchase of a wall clock ""by two boys"" (Ref.Para 324
impugned judgment) and that PW-50 had ""no enmity to make false deposition against the accused in this regard."" Proof of his signatures on Memos PW-31/G and PW-31/H were held corroborative and incriminating as to the fact that police had taken PW-5 and PW-6 to his shop during investigation.(c) PW-48s failure to identify A-5 or A-6 - who purchased a wall clock
and his identification of A-7 was nevertheless interpreted as incriminating A-5 and A-6 because of seizure memo
Ex.31/G.The Court noticed (para 335) that the witness ""failed to support the prosecution regarding identification."" Yet
the Court inferred
on the basis of the Memo
Ex. PW-31/M
signed by PW-54 on the basis of its observation that ""no suggestion was put to this witness in the cross-examination that both the accused persons had not led the police party to his shop""
(para 337) and that though the witness ""opted not to support the prosecution on material circumstance""
yet
""it stands established"" that A-3 and A-5 ""led the police team to the shop of PW-54"" (para 337).(e) Similarly
the failure of PW-64 to identify A-3 and A-5 as those who got a duplicate key made
was ignored and the circumstance that the said accused had led the police to the witnesss shop
during investigation
when he allegedly identified them
was based on his signatures on PW-31/J.(f) PW-58 - from whom the prosecution alleged that A-3 and A-5 had purchased a solder iron - did not identify the accused in Court.He was arrested on 14th June.The recovery of lethal explosives
similar to the kind which resulted in the explosion at Lajpat Nagar
was not explained by him.Although other conspirators
such as Javed Kirawa and Bilal Beg were not tried
and there is no direct evidence forthcoming about A-3s role in the blast
the circumstances proved are sufficient to establish Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 227 that he was a conspirator
who intended to aid such crimes.Their appeals (Crl.Appeal Nos.950/2010 and 951/2010 filed by Mirza Nissar Hussain @ Naza and Mohammed Ali Bhatt Death Sent.2/10; Crl.A.948 to 951/10 Page 230 @ Kille) are allowed.The conviction and sentences as against A-9 are sustained.His appeal i.e. Crl."
['Section 120B in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 411 in The Indian Penal Code']
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ORDER S. Ratnavel Pandian, J.This is an appeal by State.The four respondents were convicted under Section 302 read with Section 304, I.P.C. by the trial Court.It is alleged that Ramesh Chander, the second respondent herein, who is armed with the firearm shot dead the deceased persons.He set up a plea of self-defence.The trial Court, however, convicted all the appellants and sentenced three of them to undergo imprisonment for life but Ramesh Chandra, however, was sentenced to death.The High Court which heard the appeals filed by the accused as well as the confirmation of the case acquitted three of the respondents.So far as the accused Ramesh Chandra is concerned the High Court took the view that he has exceeded the right of self-defence and accordingly convicted him under Section 304, Part 1, I.P.C. and sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life.In this appeal the State has questioned the judgment of the High Court on the ground that all the four respondents ought to have been convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 of I.P.C. The prosecution case is as follows:The respondent Suresh Chandra is the Pradhan of village Maagdapur and has a licensed pistol.The second respondent Ramesh Chandra is his brother and had a licensed rifle.Shyam Sunder, father of the third respondent also had a licensed gun.There were dispute in respect of an auction for the fishery rights between the first respondent and the deceased.Three days before the incident the deceased and his two sons and P.W. I went to respondent No. 2 with their money a bid amount.There was exchange of harsh words between them.On 3-10-76 the deceased and his three sons including P.W. 1 went to the market for purchasing some foodgrains.About 4.00 P.W. when PWs.1 and 2 were also there all the four appellants came there armed with weapons.The first respondent abused the deceased and he grappled with him.At this juncture, on the exhortation of the other respondents Ramesh Chandra shot the three deceased persons.The High Court acquitted the three of the respondents mainly on the ground that they did not play any role and that Section 34 cannot be applied in their case.Now coming to the case of Ramesh Chandra, the High Court has accepted the right of private defence set up by him.In any event he was convicted under Section 304, Part I and was awarded life sentence.This is an appeal against an acquittal and we see no good ground to interfere with the judgment of the High Court.
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This petition has been filed for the relief of direction, directing the second respondent to release the buses of the petitioner bearing Registering Nos.NL01B1408 and NL01B1409, within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the respondent police without considering the actual occurrence happened earlier, based on the false complaint given by the Thasildhar, without any enquiry registered the case in Crime No. 433 of 2020 for the offences under Sections 269, 271, 465, 468, 471, 484 and 420 IPC r/w Section 3 of the Epidemic Act and Section 51 of Disaster Management Act. As of now, during the time of investigation, the buses bearing Registration Nos.NL01B1408 and NL01B1409 are recovered by the respondent police and kept in the Police Station, without any safety and security.Hence, it is necessary to direct the respondent police to produce the buses and hand over the same to the petitioner, since the petitioner is the owner of the said buses.3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent would submit that during the time of occurrence, thehttp://www.judis.nic.in 3 buses now alleged to be recovered, ran with false records and was carrying the passengers without any e-pass.Only because of the said reason, a case has been registered and the buses, which are the material objects, were recovered and kept in the Police Station.The respondent police is directed to produce the petition mentioned buses before the jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate's Court ie., Judicial Magistrate Court, Andipatti, within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.http://www.judis.nic.in 4 R.PONGIAPPAN, J.Ns On production of such vehicles, the petitioner is at liberty to file a petition for interim custody as provided under the Code of Criminal Procedure and thereafter the Presiding Officer of the said Court has to pass necessary order only on merits.6.In view of the above, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.
['Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 465 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The respondent police registered a case in Crime No. 174 of 2006, against the revision petitioner for the offence under Section 279 and 304(A) IPC.After investigation, the respondent police laid a charge sheet against the revision petitioner before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.8, Coimbatore.The learned Judicial Magistrate taken the charge sheet on file, subsequently, the same was transferred to the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Coimbatore.The learned Chief Judicial Magistrate has taken the case on file in C.C.No.535 of 2010, after trial the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate found guilty of the accused for the offence under Sections 279 and 304(A) IPC and convicted him as follows:Magistrate,Coimbatore, the accused filed an appeal before the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore, in Crl.The learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, made over the appeal to the learned IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore.After hearing the arguments, the learned IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, dismissed the appeal and confirmed the judgment of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate.As against the said judgment of the learned IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore, in Crl.A.No.128 of 2011 dated 08.10.2012 the revision petitioner had filed the present Criminal Revision Case before this Court.3 The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the occurrence place of the road is very narrow, the revision petitioner came from east side and turned towards north and could not have maintain the speed more than 20 k.ms., he could not have driven the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner.The rider of the motor cycle even did not posses a valid license, there is no insurance and R.C., book.None of the witnesses have spoken about the accident and not stated that the accident happened due to the rash and negligent driving of the offending vehicle (i.e.,) Lorry bearing Registration No.The Courts 3http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.R.C.No.1544 of 2012 below failed to consider the contradictory statements of prosecution witnesses.The deceased driven his motor cycle in a rash and negligent manner and he has not possessed valid license for driving the two- wheeler, did not wear helmet and transported heavy loaded Milk can in the said two-wheeler.The Courts below ought to have acquitted the appellant by giving the benefit of doubt, which warrants interference by this Court.4 The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent would submit that the occurrence had happened due to rash and negligent driving of the petitioner.P.W.1, P.W.4, P.W.6 have clearly spoken about the rash and negligent driving of the lorry driver.Prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and the Courts below have rightly appreciated the prosecution witnesses and convicted the accused, which does not warrant any interference by this Court.5 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.6 On reading of the entire evidence and on seeing the rough sketch, the revision petitioner came from east and turned towards the 4http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.R.C.No.1544 of 2012 north, he almost came in the center place of the road and the scooter came from the west to east that also came almost in the center place of the road.If the driver of the lorry and the rider of the motor cycle maintain the moderate speed then the accident could have been avoided.But, in this case, on reading of the evidence none of the witnesses except P.W.1 and P.W.6 has stated that the accident had occurred only to the rash and negligent manner of the petitioner.P.W.1 and P.W6, only have stated that the lorry driver of the offending vehicle, came with a high speed and hit the motor cycle and he did not raise any horn or warning and dashed against the motor cycle.The motor vehicle Inspector has stated that the width of the road is only 20 feet and while, turning the vehicle, one cannot maintain the speed more than 20 Kms.The motor vehicle Inspector has also spoken about the inspection report and the damages caused to the vehicle, which itself clearly shows that the accident could have happened due to the negligence of the rider of the motor cycle also.6 Even the defence counsel has put a suggestions before the Investigating Officer who laid a charge sheet, that the deceased has not possessed valid license at the time of accident, he has submitted that the rider of the motor cycle/deceased did not posses a valid license, even the prosecution has not found out the owner of the motor cycle.Therefore, in 5http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.R.C.No.1544 of 2012 the absence of specific materials, the prosecution has not proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and as stated by the learned counsel for the petitioner and also on seeing the rough sketch and from the evidence of the prosecution witnesses, this Court finds that prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, both the Courts below have failed to appreciate the evidence properly.7 This Court finds that there is perversity in appreciation of the evidence by both the Courts and especially the witnesses have not specifically spoken that the revision petitioner driven the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, therefore under these circumstances this criminal revision case is liable to be allowed.8 Accordingly, the present criminal revision case is allowed and judgment of both the Courts below are set aside.The fine amount if any paid by the revision petitioner shall be refunded.The petitioner is acquitted from the offences under Section 279 and 304(A).Consequently, connected Criminal Miscellaneous petition is closed.30.07.2019 Index : Yes/No Speaking order/non speaking order sbn 6http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.R.C.No.1544 of 20121.The learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Coimbatore.2.The learned IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore.3.The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, Traffic Investigation Wing (Central) Police Station, Coimbatore District4.Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai.7http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.R.C.No.1544 of 2012 P.VELMURUGAN.J sbn Crl.R.C.No.1544 of 2012 and M.P.No.1 of 2012 30.07.2019 8http://www.judis.nic.in
['Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 279 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 397 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Rajesh Mahajan learned Amicus Curie who has been nominated by the Delhi High Court Legal Service Committee to argue the appeal on behalf of the appellant, it may be noted that Ram Chander PW-1 who is the father of the child kidnapped; namely Mukesh PW-2, while deposing in Court has not uttered any word of any threat conveyed to him pertaining to the kidnapped child of causing death or bodily injury to the kidnapped child.There is no reference in the testimony of Ram Chander of any conduct of the accused where from an apprehension would arise in the mind of Ram Chander that if ransom was not paid, his child would be hurt or killed.We note that Ram Chander has simply stated that when he received a call from the appellant he was told to bring money.With reference to the testimony of Ram Chander PW-1, Mukesh PW-2 and Raj Kumar PW-3, the learned trial Judge has returned a finding that the prosecution has successfully established that the appellant has committed the offence punishable under Section 364-A IPC.For the offence held committed by the appellant, he has been sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life and pay fine in sum of Rs. 1000/-; in default of payment of fine it has been directed that the appellant shall undergo RI for further six months.Conceding that there is no blemish in the testimony of Crl.738/2003 Page 1 of 10 PW-1 and PW-2, learned counsel for the appellant points out a serious procedural infirmity during conduct of trial which has considerable bearing on the testimony of Raj Kumar PW-3 and the commission of the offence punishable under Section 364-A IPC.738/2003 Page 1 of 103. To appreciate the submissions urged at the hearing of the appeal by Sh.He categorically stated that no specific amount to be paid as ransom was conveyed to him.The kidnapped child i.e. Mukesh PW-2 has simply stated that the appellant had kidnapped him and when he wept he Crl.738/2003 Page 2 of 10 was beaten.738/2003 Page 2 of 10Raj Kumar PW-3, who runs a milk dairy in front of the tea shop belonging to Ram Chander stated that at his telephone number 2634918 when ransom call was received by him to be conveyed to Ram Chander, he was categorically informed that the police should not be told anything, otherwise the kidnapped child would be killed.In the back drop of the evidence afore-noted, submission made by learned counsel for the appellant is that, as held in the decision reported as JT 2007 (5) SC 48 Vishwanant Gupta Vs.With reference to the testimony of PW-3, learned counsel points out that PW-3 was examined on 08.08.2002 and was partially cross-examined on said date.Counsel submits that as recorded by the learned trial Judge, since no further time was left on 08.08.2002, further cross- examination was deferred.On said date, Crl.Learned counsel points out that the appellant was in custody on 29.10.2002 and was produced before the Court from the police lock-up in the Court premises when the case was called.Counsel wonders as to how could the appellant go in the Court complex to search for his lawyer.With reference to the record, counsel draws our attention to the order dated 30.10.2002 which records that the accused told the Judge he was a poor man and that his counsel was not appearing and he be provided with the service of a counsel at the State expense.On the same date Sh.Sanjiv Goel, Advocate was appointed as Amicus Curie.Vide order dated 30.10.2002 the application was allowed and it was directed that PW-1 and PW-3 would be summoned for further cross-examination.738/2003 Page 3 of 10At this stage, we may note that PW-1 was not cross- examined on 29.10.2002 i.e. the date fixed for his cross- Crl.738/2003 Page 4 of 10 examination for the reason counsel for the accused was absent.738/2003 Page 4 of 10On 31.10.2002 PW-1 appeared and was cross-examined.Inspite of being served PW-3 did not appear.What has happened as a result of the afore-noted fact is that a valuable right of the accused to cross-examine PW-3 on a very vital aspect of the matter has been violated.First is to set aside the impugned judgment and remit the matter for further evidence with directions that Raj Kumar PW-3 be summoned and tendered for further cross-examination.The other is to close the chapter in the appeal noting that the appellant has Crl.As of today the appellant has served an actual sentence of 8 years 4 months and 20 days.738/2003 Page 5 of 10There was evidence of threat being given to the victim being put to death.738/2003 Page 8 of 10The conviction of the appellant for the offence punishable under Section 364-A IPC is set aside.The appellant is convicted for the offence punishable under Section 363 IPC.Since the appellant has undergone a sentence in excess of the prescribed period for the maximum term under Section 363 Crl.738/2003 Page 9 of 10 IPC, we direct that unless required to be kept in custody in some other case, the appellant be set free forthwith.738/2003 Page 9 of 10Copy of this order be sent to the Superintendent Central Jail, Tihar for compliance.PRADEEP NANDRAJOG, J SURESH KAIT, J JANUARY 06, 2010 'mr' Crl.738/2003 Page 10 of 10738/2003 Page 10 of 10
['Section 363 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The Investigating Officer, ASI Arvind Kumar, identifies the petitioners as well as the second respondent / complainant.They are also identified by their respective counsel.M.A. No.12182/2014 Exemption, as prayed for, is allowed, subject to all just exceptions.This application is disposed off.This petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeks quashing of FIR No.44/2014 dated 16.01.2014 registered under Section 420, 468, 471 IPC at Police Station Jahangir Puri, on the ground that the matter has been compromise between the parties.A copy of the Compromise Deed executed between the parties on 30.05.2014 has been annexed to this petition.It is further stated that the original deed has been duly filed in the court of Sh.Narender Singh, SDMJ, Ganaur, Haryana in Civil Suit No.152/2011, which has also been duly settled and withdrawn in terms of the aforesaid compromise.Issue notice.Mr. P.K. Mishra, Additional Public Prosecutor for the State, and N.M.C. No.3533/2014 Page 1 of 6Kapoor, Advocate for respondent No.2 / complainant, accept notice.FIR Crl.M.C. No.3533/2014 Page 5 of 6 No.4/2005 registered against the petitioners under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC with Police station Samay Pur Badli is quashed and all consequent proceedings pursuant thereto are also ordered to be dropped."M.C. No.3533/2014 Page 5 of 6I am of the opinion that since the matter has arisen out of a dispute between uncles and brothers of the same family, all of whom are primarily agriculturists; and since the complainant is also not interested in supporting the case of the prosecution in view of the aforesaid compromise between the parties; the likelihood of the prosecution succeeding is remote and therefore it will be in the fitness of things if this matter, which is still under investigation, is given a quietus.Consequently, the petition is allowed and FIR No.44/2014 dated 16.01.2014 registered under Section 420, 468, 471 IPC at Police Station Jahangir Puri, and all proceedings emanating therefrom, are quashed.The petition is disposed off.SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA, J AUGUST 11, 2014 dr Crl.
['Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 482 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Mr. Raj Kumar Khanna, a practicing lawyer of this Court has sought for the quashing of the FIR No. 146/99 registered at Police Station Naraina, under Section 498A/406/34 Indian Penal Code (In short IPC) against him and his family members at the instance of his daughter-in-law Ms. Inderjit Kaur Sidhu, respondent No. 5 another practicing lawyer of this Court.2. Son of the petitioner Manoj Kumar is also a practicing lawyer of this Court.He got married to Inderjit Kaur Sidhu on 22nd September, 1996 according to Hindu rites at Gurudwara in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi.After the marriage the newly married couple started living with the petitioner in his apartment.Relations between newly married couple became strained.According to petitioner, respondent No. 5 did not subscribe to the view points and values of petitioner and his family.She was adamant and not interested to live with her husband in the family of her husband.It is further averred that respondent No. 5 on becoming aware of Manoj Kumar's filing of a petition of divorce, fabricated a complaint not only against her husband, but implicated all family members of the petitioner with oblique motives and as a retaliation to the divorce proceedings initiated by Manoj Kumar.Respondent No. 5 filed a well thought out complaint so that all members of petitioner's family could be implicated.The said complaint was registered on 9th July, 1999 itself under Section 498A/406/34 IPC at Police Station Naraina.At that time the petitioner was about to leave his house in order to attend his cases in the High Court.Entire house of the petitioner was ransacked, every article stored in trunks and/or in wooden diwans and almirahs were pulled out.Each and every drawer and filing rack of his office was ransacked.it was procured to falsely implicate the petitioner and his family.My mother-in-law at that time quietly took over the money, but moment they left all of them punched on me with the same taunts and also my father-in-law and my husband gave me beating with sticks.I had no option at that moment but to be quite and suffered silently and also did not tell anybody about the same since I wanted to save my marriage and probably thought that one day they will realize their mistake.On 13th January' 97 my mother-in-law in the night told me that since tomorrow is an auspicious day i.e. 14th January, I will remove your Chudda, ask your father to send same gifts and cloths for her.But I could not inform my father, so next morning I myself went to market and bought a suit for her along with certain Puja items and sweets but she didn't like them and started abusing me and my parents for not giving her anything.As a mark of respect I used to hand over all the items and gifts to my mother-in-law i.e. jewellery.Sarees and were being kept with my mother-in-law.In fact he was so unfair and cruel in making statements like if you meant to be happy in this house you earn about Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- a month an give it to them.Nobody would dare to say anything to you.He further used to give me example of his cousins who were married into rich families and he used to tell me that their wives are earning Rs. 30,000/-, 40,000/- per month and nobody dares to say anything to them and at the time of monetary needs their in-laws always help them, but look at your parents, they have not given anything to make you happy.My father-in-law and on different occasions my mother-in-law and my husband used to tell me that my parents should sell of their immovable properties lying useless at my native place and should arrange to buy a flat for them in a good locality in Delhi.To save my matrimonial life I continued suffer silently and did not raise my voice and tried to adjust to the maximum.However they did nt mend their ways and continued to torture me in different ways including the way mentioned above.Because of this torture and the cruel behavior of my husband, brother-in-laws, and mother-in-law and father-in-law I suffered great physical and mental pain and agony.In the morning my husband and my brother-in-law had a fight for some reason and my husband became furious and asked me to leave the place along with him.I did same when my husband asked for the car keys from my brother-in-law & my brother-in-law and my mother-in-law told my husband in front of me "Iske baap ki gaadi nahin hai, gadi mein ghumna hai to Iske baap ko bol kam se kam thodi sharm kar le aur apni beti aur damad ke liye ek car to kharid de, itni hasiyat to hai uski." That day I came back with my husband in scorching heat.My husband then dragged me to my room and locked me inside my room, luckily the phone was in my room and I immediately called my father and asked him to come as soon as possible, Since I could not bear the humiliation and injuries I could hear outside the room filthiest abuses and languages being said by my mother-in-law an brother-in-law. "YEH DO TAKE KI AURAT APNE APP KO KYA SAMAJHATI HAI, IS KE BAAP NE KYA DIYA HAI, JO ISSE APNE GHAR MEIN RAKHE JO ISKE PAAS THA, WOH TO MIL GYA AB KYA RAKHA HAI IS MEIN DAFA KARO YAHAN SE." I immediately phoned my father and asked him to come home directly.I through all quarters kept on making efforts and always hoped that some sense would prevail over them but thing went bad to worse.I may also inform your goodself that my relatives namely Mr. Ranjeet Brar, Mr. Joginder Mann, Mr. Gurdev Brar, My father and My younger brother and common friends namely Mrs. Anusuya Salwan etc. had made efforts to reconcile the issue but due to the greedy nature of the accused persons and their lust for dowry they had refused for any settlement.That recently I have started receiving threatening telephonic calls from my in-laws or at their behest that in case I do not accept their illegal and unjustified demands me and my family will have to face dire consequences.Now I am left with no option but to lodge this complaint and I request your goodself to kindly book the accused persons and take appropriate actions by registering a case against Mr. Manoj Khanna, Mr. Raj Kumar Khanna, Rohit Khanna and Mrs. Nirmal Khanna for causing physical and mental torture for demanding dowry and for not returning my Shri Dhan and refusing to maintain me.JUDGMENT Usha Mehra, J.She left the matrimonial home on 5th September, 1997 informing her husband that she would never come back.Son of the petitioner filed a petition for divorce.Summon on that petition was ordered to be issued.Ms. Inderjit Kaur removed the sarees and gold jewellery of petitioner's wife claiming those to be hers.Police accordingly seized even the articles belonging to petitioner's wife.Inderjit Kaur not only got seized sarees and gold ornaments but removed letters, greeting cards which she had written to her husband during the period she stayed away from her husband.Those letters, greeting cards when produce would show that she was all complements for petitioner and his wife.Protest was raised by the petitioner and his wife than the articles like letters, photos, diary and greeting cards could not form "Stridhan" hence these could not be seized.But police in particular respondent No. 4 in connivance with respondent No. 5 brushed aside the protests of the petitioner.Illegally and forcibly police permitted respondent No. 5 remove those letters, greeting cards, diary and photographs.Petitioner insisted signing the seizure memo.Respondent No. 4 forced by petitioner allowed him to counter sign the letters, greeting cards, photos and the diary.Seizure memo was prepared at the spot.Thereafter the petitioner and his wife were arrested.However, bail was granted to them subsequently.The police authorities acted on extraneous consideration and in a hurry without verifying the facts in raiding his house.Mr. D.C. Mathur, Senior Advocate, appearing for the petitioner has sought quashing of FIR on the following grounds:- (1) that the procedure adopted by SI Nirmal Sharma was extraordinary.It is contrary to the well regulated procedure followed by the police in other similarly situated case; (2) that the allegations levelled against the petitioner do not make out any case either under Section 406 IPC or under Section 498-A IPC; (3) The complaint dated 9th July, 1999 was lodged at the instance of respondent No. 5 after two years of her leaving the matrimonial home.It is a meticulously executed legally drafted document and well thought out comprehensive complaint.This smacks of malafide on the part of the investigating officer who in connivance with connivance with respondent No. 5 falsely implicated each and every member of petitioner's family.Complaint was lodged by respondent No. 5 with the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West District) Delhi on 9th July, 1999 and at a super speed the FIR bearing No. 146/99 was ordered to be registered at Police Station Naraina against the petitioner and his family members.The speed at which the FIR was got registered shows malafide on the part of police officials.In the normal course the complaint ought to have been endorsed by SHO Police Station Naraina and then forwarded it to Crime Against Women Cell.Since there was a connivance between respondent No. 2 i.e. Dy.The proceedings taken up by the Crime Against Women Cell are mainly directed to bring about a reconciliation between the strained spouses.It is always kept in mind that the petitioner-wife should not drag the husband-respondent straight to the Court, lest the relations between the couple become more strained.663/1995 wherein he has stated as under:-"The proceedings by the Crime Against Women Cell are in the nature of enquiry to find out the truth as to the allegations made in the complaint before registering a case.For example it becomes necessary to ascertain the factum of marriage, even and also the allegations of cruelty and Stridhan."But police contrary to its own affidavit as referred to above acted just in the reverse.It did not bother to verify the facts nor bothered to call the parties for reconciliation.Instead police in a hurry registered the case in super speed.Commissioner of Public could have verified the complaint as per the requirements as spell out in the affidavit of Dy.Commissioner of Police (Hqrs.).Nothing has been placed on record to show what was the grave urgency in registering the case without holding preliminary inquiry particularly when the complainant herself conveniently slept over the matter for almost two years.This shows malafide on the part of the police who in connivance with respondent No. 5 wanted to harass the petitioner and his family and also wanted to destroy the evidence against her.No attempt was made to resolve the difference between Manoj Kumar and respondent No. 5 nor efforts were made to bring about amicable settlement for which purpose Crime Against Women Cell was created.This cell is meant to safeguard the marriage and not to ruin it by registering case immediately on the asking of the complainant.As per her own showing she continued to keep channel of communication open with her husband even after leaving the matrimonial home.But when the petitioner's son filed divorce petition on 26th May, 1999 as a retaliation she lodged the present complaint in order to wreck vengeance.There was no question of petitioner voluntarily handing over these documents.Police is trying to cover up its misdeeds.Even otherwise respondent No. 5 has made general allegations against the petitioner ascribing no specific role to him.The allegations made being omnibus allegations can be read to his advantage.Complainant has named each and every member of the family just as a pressure tactics.To Deputy Commissioner of Police, South West District, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi Complaint AgainstMy mother-in-law and relatives from husband's side gave me few items as gifts, the details of which is also enclosed as Annexure 'B'.Shockingly just within few days of my marriage, my husband, his brother and his parents all of them started taunting me for not bringing sufficient dowry as per their standard and expectations.My mother-in-law used to taunt me and use to say "that me and my family have fooled them and has played fraud on them since I had not brought enough dowry and said that since she belongs to Amritser and has known the Jat community very well and they are known for giving lot of dowry on their daughters wedding, but in my son's case you people had played fraud on us.My son used to get lot of proposals of rich girls." She used to use the filthiest abuses for me like "KUTTI, HARAMZADI, KAMINI, HAMARE PALLE PAD GAI HAI, HAMARE SATH DHOKHA HUA HAI, ASSEE TE SOCHYA SI KI JATTAN VICH BAHUT KUCHH DITA JANDA HAI."All of them in fact used to use abusive and filthiest of language to taunt me and harass me.On 23.9.96 I went back to my parents house along with my husband for Pheras and my parents gave me sweets and gifts for my in-laws (as stated in the Annexure-A).On my return to the house some of the relatives from in-laws side were also present in the house and when I showed the gifts and sweets to them, they made fun of me and taunted me along with my mother-in-law and brother-in-law that they are not happy with what I have got and said that all these things even a Peon can give to his daughter and look at your standard.My agony continued with each occasion which followed month after month.On Karva Chauth i.e. 22.10.96 my father along with one of his cousin came to my house with lot of gifts, cloths, sweets and utensils as per the custom for my mother-in-law, brother-in-law, husband and father-in-law.My mother-in-law also demanded that as per this custom gold is to be given on this occasion, but your parents have not given anything and I was aghast and shocked with their behavior and tried to ask my husband as to what is wrong in the gifts which have been given.Instead of replying he slapped me and I had no option but to suffer and sulk within myself which resulted in lot of mental trauma and physical tension which effected my health.On the Diwali day i.e. 10.11.96 again my parents Along with my relatives came to our house with lot of gifts and sweets and my in-laws instead of welcoming them were rude and dry to them.After they left once again my brother-in-law Along with my mother-in-law showered the filthiest abuses and taunts and also did not give any food to me to eat on that day.On the next morning my mother-in-law gave stale food for me to eat.My father-in-law and husband also taunted me and said that I am a liability on them as there are no gains from me to them.Certain cloths of my daily use were with me and were Along with some piece of jewellery like 2 pairs of gold earrings and 2 rings for my daily use, but the keys of the almirah were always with my husband.It is worth mentioning here that the items like tape recorder, transistor, emergency light, certain sarees, 6 bed sheets, certain crockery items which were given to me on different occasions by my parents were handed over to my brother-in-law by me on instructions of my mother-in-law as she told me that these items will berequired at the time of the brother-in-law as she told me that these items will be required at the time of the brother-in-law's marriage.My in-laws and my brother not only used to taunt me but all of them use to beat me on one pretext or the other.I was not allowed to touch anything of the house and also even if there were any phone calls for me which I used to attend, my brother-in-law in the filthiest language to use tell me "PHONE TERE BAAP KA NAHIN HAI, BILL TERE BAAP KE GHAR SE NAHIN JATA, JO PHONE use KARTI HIA." He further started insulting everyone, who so ever use to call me like my friends, relatives and including my parents.My brother-in-law was so cruel and a rowdy character that he is fact used to beat me with belt and a stick lying in the house.On my complaint my husband used to tell me that since I was not earning enough of money so therefore these problems would continue.So much so that on number of occasions I had nervous breakdown and the Doctors attending to me categtorrically diagnosed that my indisposition was mainly became of mental tension.Apart from this on more than once occasion I suffered physical injury in my body on more than one occasions as mentioned above.My brother-in-law, mother-in-law, also started taunting and insulting me at the relatives places whenever I used to go there with them and used to make fun of me.In the month of June' 97 on once such occasion me my husband my mother-in-law and brother-in-law went to reside for a day at one of the relative in Faridabad.Since we had to walk for about two kilometres to catch the bus for Delhi, I suffered from severe sunstroke and no body took care of me.On 5.9.1997 it was a usual morning in the house as usual there was a fight between my husband and my father-in-law which I have seen right from the day one of my entering the house with regard to some joint property money.I told my husband that why he is fighting for money with his father, he should stand on his own feet.To this my husband told me that I will be like this only if you don't like you can leave this house and slapped a newspaper on my face.I was slightly agitated on this and proved my father and asked him to come to the Court as I was wanted to tell him some thing since things were unbearable for me.I came outside the room and my mother-law-law started abusing me for nothing.To which I told that you are the one who has created all the problems because of her greediness of money.Moment I said this my brother-in-law started hitting me on my head with a belt in his hand and seeing my father-in-law and my husband silently watching this later on also joined my brother-in-law and also started hitting me with blows and legs.My father reached in 40 minutes.My husband in the meantime and opened the door and pushed me outside the house so I sat in the neighbours house.When I saw my father climbing up I called him and told him about the incidents and my father told me not to worry and pacified me and told me that he will talk to them.My brother-in-law had already left the house.My father-in-law and my husband apologised to my father for their act and requested him that you take her back for few days and my husband said that he would pick me up after 3-4 days.Despite their tortures and the cruel behavior I did not inform to anybody about this incident except my father for the sake of saving my marriage.However, I continued my efforts to talk my husband after this.But he always deferred the issue on one pretest or the other.Of late he even started saying that "I was their with him only on a trial basis since the trial period is over the file must be consigned to record room." My husband always used to boost about his contacts in judiciary and other circles and used to say that nobody can do any harm to him, no matter what may come he will never continued this relationship.During my stay with my parents number of time I demanded my Shri Dhan from my husband, his brother and parents, but all of them point blank refused to return the same which was kept with them.All of them on different occasion had a strange demand that I should agree for divorce on mutual consent so that my husband could be remarried to a rich family, according to them there were lot of such offers, even after my marriage to him and my mother-in-law also told me that girls are available in plenty of numbers there is no dearth of girls for his boy.They can choose and get anything they want among the girls an there was no need of yours.She use to say "KUDIYAN DA KOI GHATA NAHIN, BATHERIAN MILDIYAN NE".On number of occasions I told my husband in the court premises that since I was not having sufficient income to support myself, so therefore he should pay me at least my pocket expenses and day to day expenses to maintain myself, but he always refused to do so.New Delhi Dated: ; 9-7-99 Complainant Inderjeet Sidhu d/o Sh.Though the complaint was not paragraphed but for the sake of convenience it has been paragraphed and numbered.Except the allegation in para 9 she has not attributed any cruelty against the petitioner linking with any kind of demand.In para 11 she says she left the house on 5th September, 1997 because of he fight had nothing to do with her.Reading of para 11 shows that petitioner has not been accused of any cruelty rather as per her own showing, the petitioner apologised to her father who came to take her.She left the matrimonial home on 5th September, 1997 and after almost two years she lodged the complaint on 9th July, 1999 involving all the members of her husband's family.
['Section 498A in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 155 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 156 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 306 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 304B in The Indian Penal Code']
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He has drawn the attention of this court to the list of cases alleged to be registered against the present appellant.There are as many as 6 cases mentioned in the said list.The aforesaid table is reproduced as under :With the consent of both the parties, the appeal is heard finally.The appellant filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India being aggrieved by the order dated 17-12-2018, whereby the statutory appeal under the provisions of Madhya Pradesh Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990 (hereinafter referred to as ' the Adhiniyam') filed by the petitioner was dismissed affirming the order of externment dated 12-10-2018, passed by the District Magistrate by which the appellant was externed from the municipal limits of District Sidhi for the period of eight months.The order passed by the learned Single Judge dated 25-02-2019 as well as the impugned order of externment dated 12-10-2018 passed by the respondent no.3 and the order dated 17-12-2018, passed by the appellate authority, the respondent no.2 are hereby quashed .
['Section 5 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 325 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 323 in The Indian Penal Code']
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The appellant being the mother, it is stated she is entitled to compensationAs per the prosecution case, the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 in furtherance of common intention had committed murder of Darshan Singh on 23rd March, 2005 at his house RZ-S-285, Nihal Vihar, Delhi at about 9/9.15 P.M. PW-6 claims and has stated that she was an eye witness to the occurrence.She has deposed that respondent Nos. 2 and 3 had come to her house and had asked for a knife for cutting salad.She gave them the knife and thereafter respondent Nos. 2 and 3 sat in Crl.A. No. 245/2012 Page 3 of 14 the open portion of the plot and started consuming liquor.She did not approve of this.When her husband, the deceased Darshan Singh, returned home, she expressed her grievance and annoyance to her husband.Darshan Singh started speaking to respondent Nos. 2 and 3 and PW-6 went to the kitchen for preparing food.During the discussion, Darshan Singh and the respondent Nos.2 and 3 entered into fisticuffs and she came out after hearing the commotion.She was pushed by the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 and she tore the clothes worn by them.Respondent Nos. 2 Randhir Singh @ Dhira gave a couple of stab blows by knife to the husband in his abdomen but she was not able to state the total number of stab wounds given.She called the police by making a call at telephone No. 100 and in the meanwhile respondent Nos. 2 and 3 ran away from the spot.She took the deceased to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital.There he was treated and his statement (Exhibit PW-6/A) was recorded.Thereafter, on 24th March, 2005, the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 were arrested from a liquor shop at Nihal Vihar.She had witnessed their arrests.She deposed that respondent Nos. 2 and 3 had started grappling with her husband and when she tried to save him, the two respondents had pushed her.She further deposed that respondent No. 2 had stabbed her husband, whereas Crl.PW-6 is clear and categorical in her examination- in-chief and cross-examination that after her husband came back at 8.30 P.M. she had gone to the kitchen to prepare food.It is, therefore, clear that there was a time gap between the deceased coming back to the house and the occurrence, i.e., the fight which took place.He had claimed that earlier he had liquor with the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 at bus stand and thereafter had travelled with the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 on the scooter but had got dropped at a location before his house.The deceased was admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital at about 10.30 P.M. on 23rd March, 2005 as per MLC (Exhibit PW-9/A).In these circumstances, we are inclined to discount the dying declaration of the deceased, as purportedly recorded in Exhibit PW-6/A that the deceased had objected to drinking of respondent No. 2 and 3 in the open portion of his house, after returning home at 8.30 P.M. One of the reasons we are inclined to disbelieve the deceased's statement to the said effect is that PW-6 has stated that she on request of the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 had given them a knife for cutting salad.This Crl.At another portion in the MLC (Exhibit PW-9/A) it is mentioned that stab wound of 3 x 3.5 cm was present in epigastric region to the right side of the middle line.We note that there was only one stab wound.Through Mr. Sanjay Lao, APP for the State.HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL SANJIV KHANNA, J. (ORAL):Surinder Kaur, mother of the deceased-Darshan Singh, has filed the present appeal impugning the judgment dated 29th October, 2011 and order of sentence dated 9th November, 2011 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge in the charge sheet emanating from FIR No. 266/2005, Police Station Nangloi, under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC, for short).By the impugned judgment, the respondent No. 2 Randhir Singh Crl.A. No. 245/2012 Page 1 of 14 @ Dhira has been convicted under Section 304 Part-I read with Section 326 and 34 IPC and sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment of five years and fine of Rs.1 lakh.In default of payment of fine, the appellant has to undergo Simple Imprisonment for a period of six months.The other co-accused Jaspal Singh has been convicted under Section 326 read with Section 34 IPC and sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for a period of one year and six months.He has also been directed to pay fine of Rs.1 lakh and in default of payment of fine to undergo Simple Imprisonment for six months.A. No. 245/2012 Page 1 of 14At the outset, we record that the State has accepted the judgment and the order on sentence and has not preferred any leave to appeal.Learned counsel for the appellant impugning the judgment and order on sentence has raised three contentions; (i) the conviction should have been under Section 302 IPC; (ii) the sentence under Section 304 Part-I IPC for five years and fine of Rs.1 lakh is inadequate and (iii) Jaspal Singh was wrongly convicted under Section 326 IPC and should have been convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC.An additional prayer is made with regard to compensation, which was directed to be paid to the wife, i.e., Jagjit Crl.A. No. 245/2012 Page 2 of 14 Kaur.A. No. 245/2012 Page 2 of 14The three contentions are somewhat inter-connected and, therefore, have to be examined together.The trial court judgment is lucid and elaborate and sets out the circumstances why respondent No. 2 has been convicted under Section 304 Part-I IPC and not under Section 302 IPC.The judgment also explains why respondent No. 3 has been convicted under Section 326 read with Section 34 IPC and not under Section 304 Part-I IPC.We have examined the reasoning given by the trial court judgment and also the statements of the relevant witnesses, namely, Jagjit Kaur (PW-6) wife of the deceased, Dr. Vivek Bindal (PW-12), Dr. Kulbhushan (PW-13) and Dr. Manoj (PW-9).We note here that the learned counsel appearing for the respondents have relied upon statement of ASI Dharam Singh (PW-8).A. No. 245/2012 Page 4 of 14 respondent No. 3 kept watching the occurrence.She deposed that she knew Randhir and identified him.She also identified respondent No. 3 who was present in the court and had stated that she did not know his name.PW-6 was cross-examined by the Public Prosecutor.A. No. 245/2012 Page 3 of 14A. No. 245/2012 Page 4 of 14PW-6 in her cross-examination has deposed that she did not know respondent No. 3-Jaspal but she had given a knife to the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 for cutting salad.She has stated that these persons had come to their house at 8 P.M. on 23rd March, 2005, whereas her husband arrived at the house at 8.30 P.M. The occurrence in question as per the telephone call made to the police control room phone had taken place between 9 to 9.12 P.M. The PCR form (Exhibit PW-15/B) records that a telephone call was made to the control room at 9.12 P.M. stating that in the house RZ-285, S Block, Munna Property Dealer, there was a quarrel and exchange of blows.Thereafter, DD entry No. 26 was recorded at P.P. Nihar Vihar, Police Station Nangloi at 9.15 P.M. Crl.A. No. 245/2012 Page 5 of 14 (Exhibit PW-7/A).A. No. 245/2012 Page 6 of 14 shows that PW-6 at least knew the respondent No. 2 fairly well.As per PW-6 and the dying declaration of the deceased (Ex. PW-6/A), the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 were already drunk when they came to the house and after that they had asked for the knife.The aforesaid conduct of the said two respondents and PW-6 shows that she was acquainted and knew drinking habits of the respondent No. 2 and her husband, deceased Darshan Singh.A. No. 245/2012 Page 5 of 14A. No. 245/2012 Page 6 of 14The PW-6 has clearly deposed that there was a sudden quarrel between the deceased and the respondent Nos. 2 and 3, who were otherwise drinking together.However, the consequences can be ascertained from the medical records.The MLC (Exhibit PW-9/A) records that the patient was conscious and oriented and had one stab wound 3 cm x 1 cm on epigastric region.The patient was declared fit for statement.The aforesaid MLC was proved by Dr. Manoj (PW-9) but the said doctor had not personally examined the deceased.PW-9 has deposed that Dr. Deepak had initially examined Darshan Singh and thereafter he was examined by Dr. Vivek, Senior Resident, Surgery.Dr. Deepak and Dr. Vivek were not produced.A. No. 245/2012 Page 7 of 14A. No. 245/2012 Page 7 of 14He has stated that he had visited Darshan Singh in his house on 26th March, 2005 and at that time Darshan Singh had complained about pain in stomach.PW-8 did not record any statement to the this effect.Later on he came to know on 1st April, 2005 at 12.45 at night that Darshan Singh had expired at LNJP Hospital.Thus, there is dispute, whether the deceased Darshan Singh was discharged from Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital on or about 25th March, 2005 or was referred to LNJP Hospital for further treatment without being discharged as such.In these circumstances, we are inclined to disbelieve the statement made by PW-8 and accept the position as contended by the appellant that the deceased was referred from Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital to LNJP Hospital.The medical records in the present case, which have been recorded contemporaneously, support the said Crl.A. No. 245/2012 Page 8 of 14 contention.A. No. 245/2012 Page 8 of 14The cause of death as recorded in Exhibit PW-12/A was hepatic failure with acute renal failure with metabolic acidosis with septecemia.The post-mortem report was proved by Dr. Kulbhushan (PW-13).He has stated that the post-mortem was conducted by one Dr. Rohit but he has left the hospital and his whereabouts were not known.We may note that two injuries were noticed in the post-mortem and they are as under:"1) Contusion 25x10 cms present on right chest region and upper front of abdomen on ..side.2) Stab wound 2x0.5x3 cms present on right upper abdomen 11 cms above the umbilicus and 2.5 cm to the right of midline.As already recorded above, it is not injury No. 2 but as per the post-mortem report, injury No. 1 was the cause of death.PW-13 in his deposition in the court has stated as under:"Injury No. 1 is antimortum, around 1 week in duration and could be caused by blunt force impact.Injury No. 2 is caused by sharp edged weapon.Injury No. 1 is sufficient to cause death in ordinary course of nature."A. No. 245/2012 Page 9 of 14As per the post-mortem, the deceased had sustained five external injuries, namely, (i) contusion 12x10 cms on right lower chest region and upper front of abdomen on right side (ii) stab wound of 2x0.5x3 cms on the right upper abdomen, (iii) lapratomy, i.e., operation wound of 22 cms in front abdomen (iv) scabbed abrasion of .5x.5 cm on the left knee and (v) scabbed abrasion of 1x1 cm on left leg.The stab wound as per the post-mortem report and as per the testimony of PW-13 was not sufficient or the cause of death.The said injury resulted in damage/injury to the liver and consequent thereupon Darshan Singh died after an operation.He had remained hospitalized for eight days.In these circumstances, we feel that the respondent No. 2 has been rightly convicted under Section 304 Part-I and not under Section 302 IPC.That apart, we also feel that Explanation 4 to Section 300 IPC would be applicable as there was a sudden quarrel and in that process there was a scuffle causing Injury Crl.No doubt a kitchen knife, which was given by PW-6 for cutting salad, was used but then that would not draw or take the case out of Explanation 4 to Section 300 IPC.The stab wound was not the cause of death.A. No. 245/2012 Page 10 of 14Neither was he found to be instigating the other respondent on goading him on.In view of the statement of PW-6, an eye witness to the occurrence who was deposing after the loss of her husband, it is held that respondent No. 3 has been rightly convicted Crl.Generally, the order of acquittal Crl.A. No. 245/2012 Page 12 of 14 shall not be interfered with because the presumption of innocence of the accused is further strengthened by acquittal.A. No. 245/2012 Page 12 of 14Both of Crl.
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 326 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 300 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 304 in The Indian Penal Code']
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This Criminal Original Petition has been preferred under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, against the criminal proceeding in C.C.No.168 of 2004 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Avinashi, seeking an order to call for the records and quash the same.The petitioner herein is the accused in the criminal proceedings, pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Avinashi, for the alleged offence, punishable under Sections 417, 418, 420, 465, 468 and 471 of I.P.C r/w Section 200 of Cr.P.C. The respondent / complainant had already filed a complaint against the petitioner for the offence under Sections 138, 141 and 142 of Negotiable Instruments Act in C.C.No.30 of 2000 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Avinashi.In the said case, the petitioner herein filed a petition in Crl.2368 of 2000 to discharge him, on the ground that no notice was served upon the petitioner, the same was dismissed by the Judicial Magistrate.Subsequently, the respondent herein filed Crl.Aggrieved by which, the petitioner herein filed Criminal Revision in Crl.By order, dated 17.11.2003, this Court allowed the criminal revision, whereby held that the petition to amend the charges, so as to incorporate Section 148 r/w 420 IPC and 468 r/w 471 IPC are not legally maintainable in the pending proceeding, that was initiated under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act. There is no dispute with regard to the aforesaid facts.Aggrieved by which, the Criminal Original Petition was filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.On the other hand, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner relied on the decision, Sagar Suri vs. State of U.P, reported in 2000 (II) CTC 107, wherein the Hon'ble Apex Court has held that after instituting complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act on account of dishonour of cheques, criminal proceedings under Section 406 and 420 IPC could not be initiated against the family members of the drawer of the cheque and accordingly, the proceedings under Section 406 and 420 IPC were quashed by the Hon'ble Apex Court.In the instant case, it is seen that the respondent had filed complaint against the petitioner in C.C.No.30 of 2000, since the cheque, dated 03.12.1999 issued by the petitioner was dishonoured.It is not in dispute that the respondent subsequenlty filed Crl.M.P.No.3639 of 2001 in C.C.No.30 of 2000 for amending the complaint, so as to incorporate offence under Section 148 r/w 420 IPC and 468 r/w 471 IPC.Though the same was allowed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, in the revision, by order, dated 17.11.2003 made in Crl.In the result, the Criminal Original Petition is allowed and the criminal proceeding in C.C.No.168 of 2004, pending on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Avinashi is quashed.Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.No order as to costs.02-12-2008Index : Yes Internet : Yes tsvnToThe Judicial Magistrate, AvinashiThe Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.CRL.O.P.No.24260 of 2004
['Section 420 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 406 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 417 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 468 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 465 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 471 in The Indian Penal Code']
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06.01.2015 Shri Sharad Verma, Advocate for the applicants.Ms. Pratibha Mishra, Public Prosecutor for the State.This is the first bail application filed by the applicants under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for grant of bail.The applicants are in custody in connection with Crime No.556/2014 registered at P.S. Kundipura, District Chhindwara for the offence punishable under sections 341, 147, 148, 149, 307, 354, 506-B, 195-A of IPC.As per prosecution, it is alleged against the applicants that one case is pending against co-accused Pappu Patel.It is further alleged that Pappu Patel along with Umesh and these applicants had restrained the complainant and gave blows by rod and lathi to him, thereby he sustained many injuries.Learned counsel for the applicants submits that the applicants have been falsely implicated in this case.He further submits that as per prosecution, main accused is Pappu Patel and Umesh.There is specific allegation against them that they assaulted the complainant on his foot and wrist.He further submits that there is general allegation against these applicants that they were accompanied with Pappu Patel and also assaulted the complainant by using stick and knife.Charge sheet has been filed.The applicants are in custody and trial would take considerable time to conclude, therefore, they be released on bail.(G.S.Solanki) Judge ravi
['Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 307 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 354 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Sunder Lal, Ram Bahadur, Ram Chander, Ram Shankar and Ram Bharosey tied both legs of Beni Ram with towel.Ram Bahadur pressed legs of Beni Ram, Ram Bharosey, Ram Shankar caught hold his both hands, Sunder Lal by spade and Ram Chander by spear started jabbing to Beni Ram stating to kill him, Sunder Lal cut the neck of Beni Ram, Ram Chander gave spear blow on the stomach.Informant and Smt. Ram Rati wife of Beni Ram alarmed.On their alarm Subedar Khan resident of the same village and Ram Singh of village Bharuwa arrived.All of them tried to save Beni Ram but accused threatened to them of dire consequences.After killing Beni Ram, assailants went away towards village through the bank of river.On the oral information of Shyam Bihari (P.W.1) Case Crime No.258 of 1991, under Sections 147, 148, 302 I.P.C. was registered on 22.11.1991 at 15:30 p.m. under chik F.I.R. Ext.Ka-1 and G.D. Entry No.32 Ext.Ka-2 was also prepared on same day at 15:30 P.M. Investigation of the case was handed over to S.I. Gyan Singh (P.W.5).Investigating Officer reached the place of incident, prepared inquest memo (Ext.Ka-4) and relevant documents Ext.Ka-5 to Ext.Ka-11 i.e. address of the deceased, letter to R.I., letter to C.M.O., letter to C.M.O., police form-13, police form 379 and specimen seal respectively and dispatched the dead body for post-mortem.The witness replies in accordance to the question put to him.Thus, on the basis of statements of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and P.W.5 Gyan Singh Investigating Officer it can't be inferred that the place of incident is not established.Apart from it, in spot map Ext.Ka-12, it is clearly mentioned that at place marked as ''D' dead body was found and at the place marked as ''3' blood was found and both places are situated towards east side of the river.On asking by defence in cross-examination Investigation Officer has stated that apart from place D he did not see blood of the deceased.As per recovery memo Ext.He has proved F.I.R. Ext.Ka-1 included in the file, in the handwriting and signature of Babu Ram Yadav.He has also proved disclosure of F.I.R. no.258/1981 in the G.D. No.32 at 15:30 P.M. as Ext.Regarding registration of F.I.R. No any question has been put to this witness so that registration of F.I.R. at 15:30 P.M. can be doubted.37. P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has stated that his report was scribed in the police station on his dictation and after hearing it, he had put his thumb impression and he has proved it as Ext.Hon'ble Ali Zamin,J.(Per : Ali Zamin, J.)1. Heard Sri Apul Mishra alongwith Sri Rahul Mishra and Sri Raghuvansh Misra, learned counsel for the appellants and Sri Ajit Ray, learned A.G.A. for the respondent and perused the material on record.This appeal has been filed against the judgement and order dated 29.01.2002 passed in Session Trial No.568 of 1996 (State vs. Ram Bahadur and 3 others), Police Station Beesalpur, District Pilibhit by which learned Additional Session Judge, Pilibhit has convicted the appellants-accused Ram Chander, Ram Shankar, Ram Bharosey and Ram Bahadur and sentenced appellant Ram Chander to undergo two years rigorous imprisonment under Section 148, appellants Ram Shankar, Ram Bharosey and Ram Bahadur have been sentenced to undergo one year rigorous imprisonment under Section 147 I.P.C. and all the appellants have been sentenced to undergo life imprisonment and fine of Rs.2000 under Section 302 read with Section 149 I.P.C. in default of fine to undergo further a period of 6 months additional imprisonment.In brief facts of the prosecution case are that Gaon Sabha land was allotted on lease to the deceased Beni Ram, brother of the informant in which one Sunder Lal (since died during trial) was claiming his land.Munendra Pal Singh village head (Pradhan) resident of village Bharuwa settled the dispute between them a day before the incident and it was decided that Beni Ram will leave three and half bigha land in favour of Sunder Lal.On 22.11.1991 at 11:00 A.M. Ram Bahadur, Sunder Lal of the village came to the house of deceased Beni Ram having spade in hand and asked for measurement as decided yesterday, on which Beni Ram (deceased), Shyam Bihari (informant) and Smt. Ram Rati wife of Beni Ram proceeded for measurement taking gattha of wood (log) and rope.When they reached at 1:00 p.m. on the field, Ram Chander having a spear in hand, Ram Shankar and Rama Bharosey met there.Dr. A.K. Sharma (P.W.3) conducted post-mortem on 23.11.1991 at 3:30 P.M. and prepared report Ex.Ka-2, according to which following injuries were found on the body of the deceased Beni Ram:Incised wound 14 c.m. x 7 c.m. cavity deep at the front of abdomen 5 c.m.below the umbilicus, intestine coming out.Incised wound 9 c.m. x 5 c.m.below trachea the left ear and running below mandible, left carotid artery jagutar vein cut.Incised wound 4 c.m. x 3 c.m.x muscle deep right side of the neck, 3 c.m.below the left angle at mandible on deep dissection carotid artery cut.Incised wound 1 c.m.Incised wound 3 c.m. x 1 c.m. bone deep on the back of right shoulder scapula.Incised wound 5 c.m. x 1 c.m. bone deep on the back of right shoulder 1 c.m. above injury no.5 cardio process of right scapula cut.Incised wound 1 c.m.x 5.7 c.m. x chest cavity deep over the angle of right scapula.Abrasion 3 c.m.x 1 c.m.on the inner end of right collar bone.Abrasion 7 c.m.x 1 c.m.over the left side of neck 5 c.m. above the middle left collar bone.In his opinion cause of death was shock & haemorrhage due to ante-mortem injuries and death of the deceased was near about one day old.After dispatching the dead body for post-mortem Investigating Officer inspected the place of incident and prepared spot map Ext.He also took into possession rope, log (lattha), blood stained and plain earth (sand), spade along with handle, old towel and prepared memo Ext.After completing the investigation submitted charge sheet Ext.Ka-3 under Sections 147, 148, 302 I.P.C. against the accused-appellants before the C.J.M., Pilibhit, who committed accused for trial to the court of Sessions Judge where Case Crime No.258/1991 was registered as Session Trial No.568 of 1996 (State vs. Ram Bahadur and others).The Sessions Judge transferred it to the court of Special Judge (E.C. Act), Pilibhit for trial.The trial court framed charge under 147 and 302/149 I.P.C. against the accused-appellants Ram Bahadur, Ram Shankar, Ram Bharosey and under Section 148, 302/149 I.P.C. against accused-appellants Sunder Lal and Ram Chander.The accused denied the charge and claimed trial.Prosecution to prove its case has produced six witnesses.P.W.1 Shyam Bihari informant, P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati are witnesses of fact while P.W.3 Dr. A.K. Sharma conducted post-mortem, P.W.4 Mohd. Anees second Investigation Officer, P.W.5 Gyan Singh first Investigating Officer and P.W.6 Constable Narendra Pal Singh are formal witnesses.The accused-appellants in their examination under Section 313 Cr.P.C., have stated that the witnesses have deposed against them due to enmity and denied the prosecution case, but they led no evidence in their defence.Trial court after hearing learned counsel for the parties and perusal of records has passed the impugned judgement and order.Hence, this appeal.9. Learned counsel for the appellant No.2 Ram Bharosey, appellant No.3 Ram Bahadur and appellant No.4 Ram Shanker, Sri Apul Mishra has submitted that appellants are not connected with the offence.He further submitted that if the whole story of prosecution as stated by P.W.1 Shyam Bihari is accepted that the appellants grappled the deceased, then it was not their intent to commit murder covered under Section 34 of I.P.C. In support of his contention he relied on the following judgements of Hon'ble Supreme Court:Learned counsel for the appellant no.1 Ram Chander, Sri Rahul Mishra assisted by Sri Raghuvans Mishra has submitted that P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has specifically stated that he reached the place of incident at 1:00 P.M. going from the police station whereas per chik report Ext.Ka-1 first information report has been registered at 3:30 P.M. Shyam Bihari has also stated that he met daroga and put his thumb impression on the paper when he came police station along with the dead body.He has also stated that he reached police station along with the dead body at 10:00 P.M. in the night while P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati has stated that the dead body reached police station at 6:00 P.M. and Shyam Bihari was also along with her.Both witnesses also stated that their statements might have been recorded on the same day, from which it becomes clear that first information report is anti-timed.It is also submitted that on the point of lodging F.I.R. and reaching of the informant to the police station question could have been put to the scribe of the chik and G.D. but scribe of chik and G.D. has not been produced by the prosecution so he has been deprived of the opportunity of cross-examination also.He has also submitted that according to prosecution a spear injury was caused to the deceased in the stomach.Injury by spear will be punctured one but according to post-mortem report injury no.1 has been found to be stomach injury cavity deep incised wound of 14 c.m. x 7 c.m.Thus, the injury alleged to have been caused by spear does not match with the medical report.His next submission is that according to P.W.1 Shyam Bihari the incident took place 20 steps away from the west side of the river and its natural sense will be that incident took place towards west side of the river while P.W.5 Investigating Officer Gyan Singh has stated that the dead body was at a distance of 20 steps in the east from the river, as such from the prosecution evidence place of occurrence is also not established.He further submitted that Smt. Ram Rati has stated that in the incident her forefinger of right hand was cut off but there is no medical report to support her statement and Investigating Officer has stated that if finger of Smt. Ram Rati was cut off then she must have told him and he would have got her medically examined thus Investigating Officer does not support her statement, which makes her presence at the spot doubtful.Next submission is that P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has stated that he was residing along with his son in Sitarganj and he was residing separate with his deceased brother.What was occasion to come on the day of incident has not been explained.Therefore, his presence at the time of incident is doubtful.Lastly he has submitted that P.W.1 Shyam Bihari informant is brother, Smt. Ram Rati is wife of the deceased, both are highly interested witnesses.P.W.1 Shyam Bihari states that he does not know about share and side of the deceased land.He also states that as soon as the accused reached on the field, the accused grappled with his brother while P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati states that reaching the field marking for partition were made, talks took place between them, near about half an hour period was spent in the field and when her husband sat to smoke chilam, incident took place.Thus, inference will be either P.W.1 Shyam Bihari or P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati is telling a lie or both of them are telling a lie.Learned counsel prayed that prosecution has failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt against the appellants.The impugned judgement and order is not sustainable.Accordingly, judgement and order is liable to be set aside and appellants are liable to be acquitted.On the other hand Sri Ajit Ray, learned A.G.A. for the respondent submits that on the basis of oral information of the informant Shyam Bihari, F.I.R. Ext.Ka-1 was registered at 3:30 P.M. and in Ext.Ka-1 itself time of the incident has been mentioned 1:00 P.M., not a single question has been put by the defence from the witness P.W.6 Narendra Pal Singh regarding the time of registration of the case.The informant P.W.1 Shyam Bihari, P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati are rustic persons and their statements in the trial court have been recorded near about after lapse of 6 years from the date of incident.According to Prabhu Dayal v/s State of Rajasthan (2018) 3 SCC (Cr.) 518 rustic witnesses can develop a tendency to exaggerate and this does not make that the entire testimony of such witnesses is falsehood.Minor contradiction in the testimony of witnesses are not fatal to the prosecution case.In State of Karnataka v/s Suvarnamma (2015) 1 SCC (Crl.) 663, Hon'ble Supreme Court has held that in regard to exact time of an incident or the time of duration of an occurrence, usually people make their estimates by guess work on the spur of the moment at the time of interrogation.It depends on the time sense of individuals which varies from person to person.A witness is liable to be overawed by the court atmosphere and piercing cross-examination by the counsel and out of nervousness mix up facts, get confused regarding sequence of events or fill up details from imagination on the spur of the moment the witnesses nowdays go on adding embellishments to their version perhaps for the fear of their testimony being rejected by the court.The courts should not disbelieve the evidence of such witnesses altogether if they are otherwise trustworthy.So, on the basis of the statement of informant Shyam Bihari and P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati, it cannot be said that the F.I.R. is anti-timed.Placing reliance on Vijai Pal v/s State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) (2015) 2 SCC (Cr.) 733, he has submitted that value of medical evidence is only corroborative and testimony of Shyam Bihari and Smt. Ram Rati with regard to causing spear injury in stomach by Ram Chander is intact and their statements in this regard are reliable.He also submitted that P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati have stated that after taking meal they had gone to the field which is corroborated by medical evidence as in post-mortem report Doctor has also found that 2-3 hours before the incident deceased could have taken meal.Shyam Bihari has stated that he lived separately with the deceased in the village and he also lived at Sitarganj along with his son.In his cross-examination nothing has been elicited from which it can be inferred that on the date of incident he was not present on the spot and in the village, where the incident took place.The spot map Ext.ka-12 has been proved by the Investigating Officer P.W.5 Sub-Inspector Gyan Singh, who had taken the blood stained and plain sands from the place of incident and it has been sent to Forensic Science Laboratory, Agra.According to expert report human blood has been found on it from which the place of occurrence is established.Shyam Bihari has stated that place of incident is 20 steps away from the west side of the river.On the basis of his statement it cannot be inferred that the place of incident is changed.He has further submitted that the witnesses have stated that in murder of Jagdish, case was registered against the deceased.He has also stated that a gangster case was also registered against the deceased brother and another case under Section 25 Arms Act was also registered against him which indicates that the witness is not concealing the facts but speaking truly, thus he is reliable and trustworthy witness.Lastly he has submitted that so far as discrepancy regarding incident taking place on reaching the place of incident and after sometime reaching the place of incident is concerned due to the lapse of time and witnesses being rustic one, this discrepancy has taken place but P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati has stated that on reaching the spot places were dug for marking in which half an hour was spent and when her husband sat for smoking chilam the incident was caused.She has also stated that from the house in reaching the spot it took half an hour.The estimated time has been told by the witness which also corroborate the time of incident to be 1:00 P.M. mentioned in the F.I.R. Ext.He submitted that from the evidences produced by the prosecution charges are fully proved against the appellants.The trial court has rightly convicted and sentenced the appellants-accused.In cross-examination P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has stated that he reached the spot at 1:00 P.M. going from the police station, while as per F.I.R. Ext.Ka-1, the report of the incident has been made on 22.11.1991 at 15:30 P.M. In cross-examination Shyam Bihari has also stated that dead body reached the police station at 10:00 P.M. P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati has stated that dead body came to the police station at 6:00 P.M. As such there is a discrepancy between statements of Shyam Bihari and Smt. Ram Rati with regard to reaching the dead body at the police station.P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has stated that by dictating he lodged the report and after hearing it, he had put his thumb impression.From his statement it is very much clear that when he went to the police station for lodging report at that very time after dictating and hearing the report he put his thumb impression on the report.He has also stated that he is illiterate and he by profession is a farmer.P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati has also stated that she is illiterate.As per F.I.R. Ext.Ka-1 informant Shyam Bihari is by caste Dhobi (washerman).The sub- conscious mind of the witness sometimes so operates on account of the fear of looking foolish or being disbelieved though the witness is giving a truthful and honest account of the occurrence witnessed by him -- Perhaps it is a sort of a psychological defence mechanism activated on the spur of the moment."In the instant case the incident has occurred on 22.11.1991 and statement of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari was recorded on 23.10.1997 and statement of P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati was started on 23.10.1997 and completed on 03.03.1998 i.e. the statements of both witnesses were recorded near about after a lapse of six years.In the first information report, Ext.Ka-1 the time of incident has been mentioned 1:00 P.M. and time of giving information to the police station is mentioned as 15:30 P.M. The witness has stated very clearly that he reached the police station and at the police station he had no talk with the daroga.This much talk too did not take place that you reach on the spot.Further he has stated that after lodging report he had gone at the spot and he reached on the spot from the police station at about 1:00 P.M. in the afternoon.It appears that due to his testimony being recorded after a lapse of six years from the date of incident and witness is also a rustic witness overawed by the court atmosphere and piercing cross-examination made by counsel and out of nervousness mixing up facts, getting confused regarding sequence of events or fill up details from imagination on the spur of the moment as held by Hon'ble Supreme Court in Bharwada Bhoginbhai Hirjibhai v/s State of Gujarat, (supra), he has stated that he reached on the spot at 1:00 P.M. going from the police station.Informant Shyam Bihari has further stated that he had talk with darogaji at the police station at the time when he made thumb impression on the paper.He has also stated that when he came along with the dead body at the police station then he had met darogaji.He has clearly stated that after lodging report he had gone on the spot.From his whole statement it is clear that after lodging the report, informant Shyam Bihari returned to the spot thereafter dead body of the deceased was taken to the police station.It appears that due to statement being recorded after six years from the date of incident and informant being rustic one out of nervousness mixing the fact with regard to putting thumb impression has stated that he put his thumb impression on papers when he met darogaji on coming along with dead body.Considering his whole statement it can't be inferred that he lodged the report when dead body reached the police station.Thus, on the basis of statements of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari that he reached the place of incident at 1:00 P.M. going from the police station and statement of Smt. Ram Rati as well as his statement with regard to time of reaching dead body at the police station, time of lodging F.I.R. 15:30 P.M. mentioned in Ext.Ka-1 and informant's putting thumb impression on paper when he met daroga along with dead body, it can't be inferred that F.I.R. was lodged when dead body reached the police station.In view of the above discussion, we do not find any substance in the contention of learned counsel for the appellants that F.I.R. is anti timed.24. P.W.1 Shyam Bihari in his cross-examination has stated that the incident has taken place at a distance about 20 steps from the west side of the river and as per P.W.5 Gyan Singh Investigating Officer and spot map Ext.Ka-12 distance of the dead body from the river is 22 steps towards east of the river.The veracity of spot map Ext.Ka-12 proved by Investigating Officer P.W.5 Gyan Singh has not been disputed by the defence.In the Ext.Ka-12 dead body has been shown at place marked as ''D' which is towards east of the river and distance of the dead body from the east of the river has been shown to be 22 steps.P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has stated that the incident took place at about 20 steps from the west side of the river which cannot be taken as the dead body was 20 steps towards west from the west side of the river.It is tact of the counsel as to how he puts question to a witness.Ka-13 Investigating Officer took into his possession blood stained (sand) from the place of incident.He also took into his possession the towel from which legs of deceased alleged to have been tied and a spade shown in the spot map at place F was found.According to scientific report available on record human blood were found on the materials recovered from the place of incident.These facts clearly establish the place of incident towards east of the river.As such prosecution regarding place of incident is consistent, corroborated and reliable.In view of the above, we also find no substance in the contention of learned counsel for the appellants that on the basis of statement of informant P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and P.W.5 Investigating Officer, Gyan Singh, place of incident is not established.As per post-mortem report Ext.Ka-2, seven incised wounds and two abrasions have been found on the person of the deceased, in which injury no.1 is incised wound 14 cm.x 7 cm.cavity deep at the front of abdomen 5 c.m.below the umbilicus, intestine coming out.In Ext.Ka-1 proved by P.W.1 Shyam Bihari, it has been mentioned that Ram Sunder inflicted spear injury on the stomach.P.W.1 Shyam Bihari through his testimony also has supported the prosecution version and has stated that accused Ram Chander caused spear injury in the stomach of deceased Beni Ram.P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati too supporting the prosecution story has stated that Ram Chander caused spear injury in the stomach of her husband.Statement of both the witnesses regarding inflicting spear injury in the stomach of deceased Beni Ram by appellant-accused Ram Chander has not been impeached.Thus, the statement of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati is consistent and corroborative to each other.For instance, while the accused were armed with kantas and spears, only one punctured wound was found.The use which the defence can make of the medical evidence is to prove that the injuries could not possibly have been caused in the manner alleged and thereby discredit the eye-witnesses.The significance of the evidence of the doctor lies vis--vis the injuries appearing on the body of the deceased person and likely use of the weapon and it would then be the prosecutor's duty and obligation to have the corroborative evidence available on record from the other prosecution witnesses.In cross-examination she has stated that she had shown the cut finger to the Investigating Officer.The Investigating Officer P.W.5 Gyan Singh has stated that he cannot tell whether finger of Smt. Ram Rati was cut or not.Smt. Ram Rati had not received any injury and her finger was not cut, if it happened, so, then she certainly would have told him and he would have got her medically examined for the same.In first information report, it is mentioned that along with deceased Beni Ram, Smt. Ram Rati had also gone at the place of incident.In spot map Ext.Ka-12 at place-1 shown in a circle presence of wife of the deceased has been mentioned.As per statement of P.W.5 Gyan Singh, the spot map was prepared on the day of incident and from cross-examination nothing has been extracted so that its veracity can be doubted.P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati has also stated that she had accompanied her husband and in her cross-examination by defence nothing material has been extracted, so that her presence on the spot at the time of incident can be doubted.P.W.1 Shyam Bihari in examination-in-chief as well as in cross-examination has stated that he and his sister-in-law (bhabhi) were present on the spot together.He has also stated that due to fear of accused his bhabhi did not go to the deceased to save him.Thus, with regard to presence of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati at the time of incident on the spot, prosecution evidence is consistent, corroborative to each other.P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati in last day of her cross-examination has stated that when her husband was caught, tied and killed she cried and wept, five persons were there so, she could not dare save him.As such the prosecution evidence of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati is consistent and corroborated to each other that due to fear of accused, Smt. Ram Rati did not go to the deceased to save him which in the facts and circumstances of the case appears credible.She has also stated that she tried to save her husband but accused caught hold her.She has further stated that when her finger was cut blood dropped on the place of incident.Next, she has stated that she did not feel finger was cut off.Again she has stated that finger was fallen there on the spot.She has also stated that as the spade was jabbed on neck, she fell down over her husband and injury was caused in her hand.It is the prosecution case that accused Sunder Lal was jabbing with spade and accused Ram Chander with spear and according to Smt. Ram Rati her forefinger was cut as the spade was jabbed on the neck she fell over her husband to save him.As per Ext.It is also mentioned in it that report was lodged on 22.11.1991 at 15:30 P.M. We have already discussed in preceding paras of the judgement with regard to F.I.R. being ante time and in para 23 of the judgement has found that F.I.R. is not anti-timed.The prosecution has produced the informant P.W.1 Shyam Bihari and defence was provided opportunity of cross-examination to this witness.In such circumstances, although scribe of the chik F.I.R. and G.D. has not been produced by the prosecution and defence had no opportunity to cross-examine the scribe of the chik F.I.R. and G.D. but as prosecution has produced informant P.W.1 Shyam Bihari, who orally lodged F.I.R. Ext.Ka-1 and to prove chik F.I.R. and G.D. prosecution has also produced P.W.6 Constable Narendra Pal Singh and no question with regard to registration of F.I.R. has been put to him.38. P.W.1 Shyam Bihari in cross-examination has stated that he was also residing along with his son, separate with his deceased brother.He has also a house in Sitarganj.His son Sohan Lal was residing with him in Sitarganj.He has stated that on the day of incident at about 11:00 A.M. Ram Bahadur and Sunder Lal came at his house to call deceased Beni Ram, at that time Sunder Lal had a spade.He has also stated that Sunder Lal asked from them to measure the field as decided yesterday on which he, deceased Beni Ram and his wife Smt. Ram Rati reached lease field.He and Beni Ram were bare hand and Smt. Ram Rati had a khurpi.They reached on the field at about 11:00 A.M. and he has narrated the story of the incident.In the spot map Ext.Ka-12, his presence has been also shown by mark 2 in a circle.From his cross-examination nothing has been extracted by defence from which his presence at the time of incident can be doubted.On going through his testimony, it is also clear that the defence has not tried to clarify from him with regard to opportunity of being present in the village where the incident took place.Apart from it, it is also notable that the witness Shyam Bihari has clearly stated that he was also residing along with his son, separate with the deceased brother.In such a situation, his presence at the time of incident appears natural also.P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati also has supported the presence of Shyam Bihari at the time of incident.In view of the above discussion, on the basis of statement of informant Shyam Bihari that he has also a house in Sitarganj and he was residing along with his son separate with the deceased, his presence on the spot can't be doubted.Accordingly, we find no substance in the contention of learned counsel for the appellants that presence of informant Shyam Bihari at the time of incident is doubtful.It is true that P.W.1 Shyam Bihari in his cross-examination has stated that he does not know what share and in which side the accused Sunder Lal had to get in the lease land but in cross-examination itself he has stated that in between field of Beni Ram and accused Sunder Lal field of Siya Ram, Damodar Lal, Ram Gopal and Pancham Rai are adjoining to each other.In cross-examination he has also stated that he did not go in the panchayat.It is case of prosecution that land was allotted to the deceased on lease and prosecution evidence in this regard is intact.Thus, in view of his statement that he did not go in the panchayat, on the basis of statement of informant Shyam Bihari that he does not know what share and which side accused Sunder Lal had to get, no any adverse inference against prosecution can be derived.40. P.W.1 Shyam Bihari has stated that after reaching the field accused assembled and grappled his brother and fallen down him.P.W.2 Smt. Ram Rati has stated that on reaching the field marking for partition were made, talks took place between them near about half an hour was spent in the field and when her husband sat to smoke chilam incident took place.P.W.5 Investigating Officer Gyan Singh in cross-examination has stated that he did not find chilam or spread tobacco on the place of incident.As per recovery memo Ext.Ka-13 a rope of mooz and jute, a spade, a log of wood and an old towel by which both legs of the deceased alleged to have been tied have been recovered by P.W.5 Gyan Singh Investigating Officer but chilam and tobacco were not recovered by him.If really it was a fact that deceased Beni Ram putting chilam in his mouth as tried to smoke accused persons caused the incident, then certainly chilam and tobacco should have been there and found by the I.O. but it was not so.Apart from it her statement itself appears inherently contradictory as she has stated that firstly Ram Bahadur fallen down the deceased, Ram Bahadur and Ram Shankar tied his legs, Ram Bharosey caught the hand, Sunder Lal cut neck by spade and Ram Chander inflicted spear injury in the stomach.In Ext.Ka-1 the first information report which has been made just after the incident, it is mentioned that when informant Shyam Bihari, deceased Beni Ram and Smt. Ram Rati reached the field accused Ram Chander, Ram Shankar and Ram Bharosey also met there and accused Sunder Lal, Ram Bahadur, Ram Chander Ram Shankar and Ram Bharosey fallen down his brother Beni Ram and tied legs of his brother Beni Ram, Ram Bahadur pressed legs of his brother, Ram Bharosey and Ram Shankar caught his both hand, Sunder Lal by spade and Ram Chander by spear started jabbing stating to kill him.Sunder Lal cut neck of his brother by spade and Ram Chander gave spear blow on stomach.This version has been supported by P.W.1 Shyam Bihari through his testimony also and from his cross-examination nothing has been extracted, so as to doubt his testimony.It appears that Smt. Ram Rati being a rustic and illiterate lady and her statement also has been recorded after a lapse of six years from the date of incident as held by Hon'ble Supreme Court in Prabhu Dayal v/s State of Rajasthan (2018) e SCC 517 has exaggerated the prosecution story with regard to digging of places for demarcation thereafter sitting the deceased on earth put chilam in his mouth and as he tried to smoke the incident was caused and as discussed in para 31 of the judgement in order to save deceased her forefinger was also not cut off but in material particulars of prosecution case, her testimony like allotment of land on lease to her husband, claim by accused Sunder Lal in the lease land, matter being decided by village head Ram Chander @ Munendra in the evening of the past night, coming of accused Sunder Lal to call the deceased, going on the lease land of deceased Beni R
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informant Shyam Bihari and herself
tying leg of the deceased by accused Ram Bahadur
causing spade injury on the neck by accused Sunder Lal and spear injury on the stomach by accused Ram Chander is intact.As such on reading her statement as whole core of the case is not shaken and appears to have a ring of truth
as such on the basis of her statement that on reaching the field marking for partition were made
talks took place
her husband sat and as he tried to smoke chilam
incident was caused and in saving deceased her forefinger was cut
her whole statement can't be discarded.Accused Ram Bahadur pressed legs of the deceased Beni Ram
Ram Bharosey and Ram Shankar caught hold his both hands.Sunder Lal cut the neck of Beni Ram and Ram Chander gave spear blow on the stomach which is supported by the post-mortem report Ext.Ka.2 proved by P.W.3 Dr. A.K. Sharma.As per post-mortem report as a result of stomach injury intestine of the deceased came out.Over the neck three incised injuries
on right shoulder two incised injuries and one incised injury chest cavity deep over the angle of right scapula have been found.Causing spade injury on the neck and spear injury on the stomach as found in Ext.Ka-2 post-mortem report in the condition of hands being caught by two accused and legs by one accused is possible one.Pressing legs of deceased by one accused
catching hold of both hands by two accused and causing spade and spear injury by two accused indicates that all the accused shared common intention in perpetration of crime.Testimony of P.W.1 Shyam Bihari with regard to going of accused persons through the bank of river is corroborated by spot map Ext.Ka-13 as such prosecution evidence in this regard also is consistent
corroborated and reliable.The facts
circumstances and the observation of five cases referred by learned counsel for the appellants Sri Apul Mishra are follows.In the case of Balwantbhai B. Patel vs. State of Gujarat and another
it has been stated that on 30th November 1993
at about 9 p.m.
Ghulam Hussain Ansari
Sagir Ahmed Ansari
since deceased
Gyasuddin Ahmed Ansari and Kitabuddin Ansari were sitting at their house in Falia
District Bharuch
when the three accused Thakorbhai Somabhai
Jagdishbhai Nanjibhai Patel and Balwantbhai Patel
the present appellant
arrived at that place in a drunken condition.They abused Sagir Ahmed Ansari and others sitting there and when they objected
Thakorbhai inflicted a knife blow in the abdomen of Sagir Ahmed and another knife blow on the left side of his head.Gyasuddin Ansari and Kitabuddin Ansari intervened so as to rescue Sagir Ahmed whereupon Balwantbhai
the present appellant
caught hold Gyasuddin and Jagdishbhai inflicted a blow on his head with an axe.The appellant thereafter ran away hurling abuses on the other side.Sagir Ahmed died soon after he reached the Civil hospital.The trial court convicted all the accused and judgement of the trial court was confirmed in appeal by the High Court.In the appeal it was contended that the appellants herein had caught hold of Gyasuddin Ahmed Ansari
PW which had enabled Jagdishbhai
the co-accused
to cause a simple injury on him.It was pointed out that the injury report of Gyasuddin Ahmed Ansari was not on record which clearly falsified the prosecution story.It was also submitted that
in any case
the story of catching hold of a witness or of a deceased or an allegation of exhortation made by an accused are invariably used to cast the net wide with respect to the incident.The Supreme Court has held as under:""There is no evidence to show that Gyasuddin Ansari had received any injury as his injury statement is not on record.The finding
therefore
of the High Court about the appellant's presence appears to be on shaky foundations.We are also not unmindful of the fact that allegations of catching hold of an attack victim or of an exhortation are invariably made when the number of injuries on the injured party do not co-relate to the number of accused or in the alternative in an attempt to rope in as many persons as possible from the other side.In the case of Bishu Sarkar and others vs. State of West Bengal
AIR 2017 SC 1729
prosecution relied on the testimony of PW 2 Nepal Dey
PW 3 Gopal Dey and PW 5 Kanai Sharma.According to PW2 Nepal Dey
he saw accused Tarit Kundu
Sahadeb Sarkar
Sasthi Sarkar
Bishu Sarkar
Sukumar Ghosh and Paresh Sarkar and all six persons caught hold of the collar of shirt of Raju Bose and assaulted him by fist and blows......Accused Sukumar Ghosh and Paresh Sarkar gave the order to kill Raju Bose.Then accused Sasthi Sarkar
Bishu Sarkar
Sahadeb Sarkar had remained engaged in catching hold of Raju Bose.Accused Tarit Kundu gave a blow on the back of Raju Bose with the help of a sharp-cutting weapon like ''bhojali'.The Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under:""It is true that PWs 2 and 5 assert that the present appellants had caught hold of Raju Bose.But it is not clear from the record whether such act was so intended to enable accused No.1 to deal the fatal blow.Further
PW 3 is completely silent on this aspect.In the circumstances we deem it appropriate to grant benefit of doubt to the present appellants and acquit them of the charge under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC.""In the case of Gaya Yadav and others vs. State of Bihar and others
AIR 2003 SC 1759
accused Gaya Yadav belonged to neighbouring village Kurkut Bigha and came to the deceased Jagannath Singh
Mukhiya of Mau Gram Panchayat in Mau Bazar and requested the deceased for supper for the night in his village on the occasion of ""Holika Dahan"".The deceased was reluctant to accept the invitation.At this time the accused Karu Yadav
who is also of the village Kurkut Bigha arrived there and both the accused insisted upon Mukhiya for the supper.The deceased succumbed to the request of the accused
P.W.3 Lallan Bihari the informant also accompanied him
as they made their way out of Mau village P.W.3 saw 9-10 persons coming from the opposite direction.P.W.3 thought that these persons might be going somewhere on the occasion of ""Holika Dahan"".Soon those persons came closer to them and the accused Gaya Yadav and Karu Yadav gave a push to the deceased Mukhiya and thereafter all other accused persons surrounded him.Out of them he could recognize Bhagat Yadav
Mukhiya Yadav
Madeshwar Yadav
Rahish Yadav
Deo Prasad Yadav and Khalitra Yadav.Having seen the accused surrounding the deceased the informant retreated about 10-15 steps backward and thought that the accused persons would leave the deceased Mukhiya but instead accused Khalitrar Yadav and Rahish Yadav caught hold of Mukhiya and accused Gaya Yadav and Bhagat Yadav fired at him from country made pistol.Thereupon
Mukhiya fell down.Thereafter
the accused Mukhiya Yadav who was armed with pausli bent over Mukhiya as if he was cutting the neck of Mukhiya.Simultaneously
all of them were uttering that Mukhiya should not survive.P.W.3 Lallan Bihari
informant during trial deposed that he went back 4 or 6 steps from where he saw that Rahish Yadav and Khalitra Yadav were catching hold the two arms of the deceased and the accused Gaya Yadav and Bhagwat Yadav each fired a shot from the pistol at the deceased who fell down.Thereafter
the accused Mukhiya Yadav began to cut the neck of Mukhiya by pausli.The Hon'ble Supreme Court has held as under:""So far as A-2 Madheshwar Yadav
A-3 Khalitra Yadav and A-4 Rahish Yadav are concerned
there is no evidence to show that they have shared the common intention to murder the deceased.No overt act has also been attributed to them.Therefore
the prosecution has failed to establish its case against them for the offence under Sections 302/34 I.P.C. beyond reasonable doubts.Their appeal is
accordingly
allowed.""on account of the same there was ill feeling between the two groups and on the date of occurrence on 22nd September
1990 at 8:00 P.M. when one Natarajan was coughing on account of his fever the accused No.1 was passing by that road on his scooter.Shortly thereafter at 10:00 P.M. the complainant PW1 and the deceased - Mohan were returning from a theatre and when they had reached the house of one V. Murli the five accused persons formed themselves into an unlawful assembly and attacked the complainant and the deceased with deadly weapons.PW-1 then raised an alarm and on hearing the cries his relatives including Sekhar who is the other deceased came out of their houses and rushed towards Mohan.The five accused persons then also attacked these people and while accused No.3 caught hold of Sekhar
accused No.2 stabbed him with knife on his abdomen and caused fatal injury.These accused persons more particularly accused Mukhiya and 6 hurled stones which caused injury to the member of the complainant group.Accused No.1 also stabbed one Ravi Kumar with a knife on his left elbow
as a result of which said Ravi Kumar was injured.The injured persons were taken to the hospital for treatment and Mohan died during the midnight on account of shock and haemorrhage as a result of the injuries sustained by him.The Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under:""We find considerable force in the submission of Mr. Parasaran
the learned senior counsel for the appellants
that prosecution has not explained the grievous injury on the head of accused-appellant No.1 and such non-explanation persuades us to draw an inference that the prosecution has not presented the true version at least so far as the role played by accused appellant No.1 and the witnesses who have been examined and who have ascribed a positive role to the appellant No.1 that he caught hold of Mohan when appellant No.1 stabbed Mohan are not true on material point and their evidence thus has become vulnerable.It has been also held that Mr. Parasaran is right in his submission that the witnesses ascribed the role of catching hold of Mohan by accused No.1 and role of caching hold of Sekhar by accused No.3 and the High Court gave the benefit to accused No.3 since the witnesses had not narrated the same to the police when examination under under Section 161 Cr.P.C. took place and therefore the self same infirmities having crept in when the prosecution witnesses stated about catching hold of Mohan by accused No.1
the said accused No.1 is entitled to the benefit of doubt.In fact as stated earlier Mrs. Amreshwari
the learned senior counsel appearing for the State also fairly stated that possibly it would be difficult to sustain the conviction of accused No.1 when the accused No.3 has got benefit of doubt and has been acquitted and no appeal against the said order of acquittal has been filed by the State.On account of such infirmities the prosecution as indicated above and more particularly when the prosecution has failed to offer any explanation for the grievous injuries sustained by accused No.1 on his head and the High Court has already found that the said injury was caused in course of the incident
we have no hesitation to hold that the accused-appellant No.1 D.V. Shanmugam is entitled to the benefit of doubt and accordingly set aside the conviction and sentence of the said accused- appellant No.1 both under Section 302/34 IPC as well as under Section 324 I.P.C.""In the case of Sushil vs. State of U.P.
1994 Law Suit Supreme Court 995
it has been stated that a day earlier to the occurrence there was an altercation between the deceased Jai Prakash and the appellants when the appellants had threatened to kill him.On 15th August
1982 at about 5:45 A.M. the deceased Jai Prakash along with his uncle Hoshiyara PW 2 had gone to the jungle close by to their village to answer the call of nature.At about 6:30 A.M. after they had eased themselves
Hoshiyara cleaned his hands and when the deceased Jai Prakash was cleaning his hands it is at that point of time the accused Sushil
Tapeshwar and Ram Niwas arrived there.The accused/appellant Tapeshwar caught hold the hands of the deceased Jai Prakash
Ram Niwas attacked with a knife in the abdomen and stomach while Sushil gave knife blows on the waist and knee.When Hoshiyara saw this assault on Jai Prakash he raised hue and cry.The witnessess Charan Singh PW 3
Chandermal PW 4 and Dharampal PW 5 rushed there.The three assailants named above ran away from the place of occurrence after assailing Jai Prakash.The Hon'ble Supreme Court has held as under:""The appellant Tapeshwar was not armed with any weapon nor he is alleged to have made any assault on the deceased.There is no evidence that Tapeshwar was aware of the fact that the co-accused Sushil and Ram Niwas were armed with knives which may be used by them in the crime.The prosecution evidence is also silent on the point whether these two accused took out the knives suddenly with or without the knowledge of Tapeshwar or came with knives openly and visibly and inflicted knife injuries to the victim.In these facts and circumstances
it is difficult to say with certainty as to what extent
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the appellant Tapeshwar shared the common intention with the other two appellants Sushil and Ram Niwas.In view of the opinion of Hon'ble Supreme Court expressed in Ramesh Singh @ Photti v/s State of A.P. and Ashif Khan v/s State of Maharashtra and another (supra)
the acts and conducts of the appellants no.2
3 and 4 in the instant case as mentioned in para 51 of the judgement prior to the incident
like going of accused Sunder Lal and Ram Bahadur to call the deceased for measurement as decided in the evening of past night
on reaching the deceased and witnesses meeting of all the accused persons on the place of incident situated in a remote area on the bank of the river
falling down the deceased by the accused persons thereafter tying both legs of the deceased and pressing legs by accused Ram Bahadur catching hold both hands by accused Ram Bharosey and Ram Shankar inflicting spade and spear injuries
seven in number by Sunder Lal and Ram Chander respectively
making no effort by any accused to save the deceased
after the incident going away together of all accused through the bank of river indicates that all accused persons had shared the common intention in killing the deceased Beni Ram.The accused in their statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C. have stated that witnesses have deposed against them due to enmity but what was the enmity
it has not been explained by them.Since
Sunder Lal (died during trial) was claiming land in the lease land of the deceased
so with regard to him it may be said that witnesses of fact had enmity but so far as appellants are concerned
there is no material on record to draw such an inference.Without any explanation or evidence it cannot be accepted that there was enmity between the deceased and accused persons and witnesses of fact deposed against them due to enmity.Therefore
on the basis of their statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C.
it cannot be accepted that accused persons have been falsely implicated and witnesses deposed against them due to enmity and appellant Ram Chander to undergo two years rigorous imprisonment under Section 148 I.P.C.Thus
upon a wholesome consideration of the facts of the case
attending circumstances and the evidence on record
we do not find that the learned trial Judge committed any illegality or legal infirmity in convicting and sentencing appellants Ram Chander
Ram Shankar
Ram Bharosey and Ram Bahadur each to undergo life imprisonment and fine of Rs.2
000/- under Section 302 read with Section 149 I.P.C.
in default of fine six 6 months additional imprisonment
appellants Ram Shankar
Ram Bharosey and Ram Bahadur to undergo one year rigorous imprisonment under Section 147 I.P.C. and appellant Ram Chander to undergo two years rigorous imprisonment under Section 148 I.P.C.This appeal lacks merit and is accordingly
dismissed.The C.J.M. concerned shall send his report with regard to the accused-respondents within one month thereafter.The lower court record shall be returned to the court concerned.Order Date :- 17.12.2019 Jitendra"
['Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 147 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 148 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 149 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 324 in The Indian Penal Code']
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Heard the learned counsel for the parties.This is the fourth repeat application filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. by the applicant whereas his earlier two bail applications (Mcrc No.6840/2016 & Mcrc No.12493.2016) have been dismissed on merits vide orders dated 08.07.2016 & 26.10.2016 respectively.The applicant is in custody since 09.03.2016 relating to Crime No.129/2016 registered at Police Station Civil Lines, District Morena (M.P.) for the offence punishable under Sections 353, 332, 333, 186, 294, 506, 34, 394, 397, 201 of IPC and under Section 11, 13 of the MPDVPKAfter considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties and looking to the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, I am of the view that there is no change in the circumstances or no new ground could be shown by the applicant so that the view taken on 08.07.2016 and 26.10.2016 may be changed.It was also mentioned in the order dated 26.10.2016 that appreciation of evidence cannot be done at this stage.(N.K. Gupta) Judge pd
['Section 353 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 394 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 294 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 332 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 506 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 186 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 397 in The Indian Penal Code', 'Section 201 in The Indian Penal Code']
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