JODHA RAM Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) ACCUSED Jodha Ram was convicted under and was sentenced to two months rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 200/ -. In default of payment of fine to further undergo 15 days like imprisonment by learned Munsif and Judicial Magistrate, Balotra, by his judgment dated May 2, 1978. The accused went in appeal which was heard and decided by the learned Sessions Judge, Balotra. The appeal was dismissed and his conviction and sentence was maintained. The accused has come up in revision.

(2.) I have heard Mr. B.L. Maheshwari, learned counsel appearing for the accused and Mr. B.C. Bhansali, learned Public Prosecutor for the State.

(3.) IN reply, the learned Public Prosecutor submitted that the offence adversely affects the revenue of the State and as such no lenient view should be taken in the matter of sentence.