MANJIT SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) APPELLANT was first accused in a case before a designated court. There were two more accused along with him, one was his brother and the other was his father. They were acquitted, but appellant was convicted under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and also under Section 5 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention Act, 1987, T.A.D.A.). On the first count, he was sentenced to imprisonment for 7 years and on the second count, he was sentenced to imprisonment for 6 years. As this appeal was filed under Section 19 of the T.A.D.A., appellant has a statutory right to maintain this appeal.

(2.) WE heard Ms. S. Janani, advocate in extenso. Mr. Udai Kumar, advocate for the State of Punjab wanted some more time to produce the translated copies of the depositions but Ms. S. Janani, advocate argued with reference to the evidence in this case and we felt that it would not be fair to adjourn the matter as the appellant is continuing in jail.

(3.) THE trial court accepted the evidence of P.W. 7 and P.W. 5 and found that prosecution has proved the case against appellant beyond any doubt. Accordingly, he was convicted and sentenced as aforesaid.