MANGAL Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) MANGAL , the appellant, has challenged the judgment dated 23.5.2006, passed by the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) No. 2, Bharatpur whereby the learned Judge has convicted him for offences under Sections 302 and 363 IPC. For the former offence, the learned Judge has sentenced him to life imprisonment, has imposed a fine of Rs. 5000/ - and has directed him to further undergo six months of rigorous imprisonment in default thereof. For the latter offence, the learned Judge has sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment, and imposed a fine of Rs. 1000/ -, and has directed him to further undergo three months of rigorous imprisonment in default thereof.

(2.) BRIEFLY , the facts of the case are that on 21.1.2006 around 8:15 AM, the complainant, Brijlal (P.W.1) submitted a written report (Ex.P.1) before the SHO, Police Station Kotwali, Bharatpur. The said report when translated in English reads as under: - -

(3.) IN order to support its case, the prosecution examined nine witnesses, and submitted eighteen documents. In turn, the defense examined a single witness, but did not submit any document. After completion of the trial, the learned Judge has convicted and sentenced the appellant, as aforementioned. Hence, this appeal before this court.