BHARAT Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Challenge in these appeals is to the judgment dated Sept. 24, 2003 of learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) Alwar whereby the appellants, five in number, were convicted and sentenced as under:

(2.) It is the prosecution case that informant Bhima Ram (Pw.1) submitted a written report (Ex.P-1) at Police Station Kotwali Alwar on Sept. 22, 2002 at 1.00 PM to the effect that on the said day around 11 AM his son Jag Mohan was sitting at his shop of Sweets meanwhile Mukesh, Bharat, Vishal, Leader @ Kalu, Nanga and 8-10 others came armed with Sword, lathi, Pharsi and Rod and attacked on Jag Mohan. Bharat inflicted sword blow on head of Jag Mohan, as a result of which he fell down and others gave blows with Lath i, Rod and Pharsi. When informant tried to intervene Lathi blow was inflicted on his waist. On that report case was registered under sections 147, 323, 451, 148 and 307, Indian Penal Code and investigation commenced and on completion of investigation charge sheet was filed. In due course the case came up for trial before the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) Alwar. Charges under sections 148, 307, 307/149 323 and 341 Indian Penal Code were framed. The appellants denied the charges and claimed trial. The prosecution in support of its case examined as many as 17 witnesses. In the explanation under Sec.313 CrPC, the appellants claimed innocence. Appellant Mukesh stated that while he was going to his house he was beaten up in the way, 3-4 Pharsi-blows were inflicted, hot milk was poured and he sustained fracture of leg. He remained under treatment for 10-15 days at SMS Hospital Jaipur. Two witnesses were examined in defence. Learned trial Judge on hearing final submissions convicted and sentenced the appellants as indicated herein above.

(3.) I have heard learned counsel for the appellants and learned Public Prosecutor and weighed the material on record.