BAJRANGA Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal owes its origin from the judgment dated 23.9.1997 of the learned Special Judge, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Cases. Sawaimadhopur whereby the accused appellant had been convicted under Sec. 304 Part II Penal Code and sentenced to seven years" rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs.5,000.00. In default of payment of fine to further undergo one years rigourous imprisonment.

(2.) The brief facts of the case are that on the basis of Parcha Bayan of Badri. PW 3 a First Information Report came to be instituted by Police Station Kotwali, Sawaimadhopur. After investigation charge-sheet under Sec. 302 Penal Code was lodged. The case was committed to the Court of Sessions and charges under Sec. 302, 323, 302/34 Penal Code were framed against the accused petitioner. The accused petitioner pleaded not guilty and pleaded trial. The prosecution examined as many as 15 witnesses and exhibited 20 documents. Thereafter the statement of accused appellant under Sec. 313 was recorded. Two defence witnesses were examined by the court. Learned Court below, after hearing the rival submissions convicted the accused appellant as indicated above.

(3.) I have reflected over the submissions made by Mr. Rajendra Kumar Sharma, learned counsel for the accused appellant and Mr. M.L. Goyal, learned PP and have carefully scant the material on record.