LAWS(SC)-1993-8-10

GURBACHAN SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

Decided On August 25, 1993
GURBACHAN SINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF RAJASTHAN Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) - Heard learned counsel.

(2.) The prosecution case is that Gurbachan Singh is the sole proprietor of the firm and there was an agreement between the firm and the bank in respect of advancement of cash credits. It is alleged that Gurbachan Singh and his son Mohanjit Singh entered into a criminal conspiracy with two other accused viz., Dharam Dev Agarwal, who was a godown-keeper and one Ramesh Chandra in order to commit or cause to be committed the offences of cheating by inducing the bank on false and fraudulent representation of facts to grant or advance, withdrawals of more amounts than the amount for which the firm would have been eligible. It was further alleged that the godown-keeper made false entries regarding the quantities and thus the bank was cheated to the tune of Rupees 1,45,774.47 paise. This was discovered and a report was lodged with the police. The case was investigated and charge-sheet was laid. The accused denied the offence and pleaded that they were not responsible for any of the omissions and commissions for which they were being charged.

(3.) The trial Court has found that the guilt of the three accused was established and convicted them. Only Gurbachan Singh and his son Mohanjit Singh are now before us. Both the courts below have held that there is an overwhelming evidence establishing the guilt of the accused and the goods from the godown would not have been disappeared without the consent or knowledge of the accused persons for which the accused had no explanation. In view of the concurrent findings, we see no ground to interfere.