VISHNU DATTA Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS a revision by Vishnu Datta and Hari Ram against their conviction under sec. 325 read with sec. 34 of the Indian Penal Code by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Fatehpur, by order dated 14th October, 1952. The appeal was dismissed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Sikar, by order dated 8th March, 1954.

(2.) THE case for the prosecution was that when Rameshwar P. W. I, was returning from the jungle on 25th May, 1947, at about sunset he was way laid by Ramdev, Vishnu Datta and Hari Ram and given a severe beating resulting in various injuries, one of which was grievous. THE first information report was lodged at Police Station Lachmangarh at 8. 30 P. M. on the same day, and the accused were challaned to the court of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Fatehpur. THE accused denied the charge. Ramdev was acquitted, but Vishnu Datta and Hari Ram were convicted under sec. 325/34 I. P. C. and sentenced to two months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 200/- each.