TARA SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE case of prosecution is that on 1.11.1998, police party along with Excise Inspector raided the house of accused, where he was found present and suffered a disclosure statement and got recovered two drums of lahan. The petitioner was convicted and sentenced by the Court of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bathinda, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months and to pay a fine of Rs. 1,000/ - and in default to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for two months.

(2.) AGGRIEVED against the same, the petitioner has filed an appeal and the same was dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Bathinda, who maintained the conviction and sentence of the petitioner.

(3.) TAKING totality of the circumstances and the submissions made above by Mr. Kathuria into account, I deem it appropriate to release the petitioner on probation as the ends of justice will be met. Accordingly, the petitioner is released on probation for a period of six months to maintain good conduct and behaviour and bonds to this effect will be furnished before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bathinda. However, cost of litigation is assessed as Rs. 10,000/ -.