LAWS(GAU)-2007-5-20

STATE OF NAGALAND Vs. LIPOK AO

Decided On May 17, 2007
STATE OF NAGALAND Appellant
V/S
LIPOK AO Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Though the present appeal arises out of acquittal of persons, who had been charged under Sections 302, 307 and 326 read with Section 34, IPC, it, as would transpire, demonstrates trial Court's complete lack of knowledge of the procedure for trial of criminal cases, particularly a trial by a Court of Session and also reveals ignorance of the fundamental concepts of criminal jurisprudence.

(2.) With the above prefatory remarks, we must also point out that this is an appeal against the judgment and order, dated 18-2-2002, passed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial), Dimapur, in GR Case No. 256/99, acquitting the accused- respondents of the charges framed against them under Sections 302, 307 and 326 read with Section 34, IPC.

(3.) The case of the prosecution, as unfolded at the trial, may, in brief, be described as follows :