( 1 ) THIS appeal is arising out of judgment of conviction and order of sentence passed in Sessions Case No. 175/94, dated 11th June, 1996. The learned Additional Sessions Judge, Amravati, held the accused guilty of offences punishable under Sections 332, 353 and 324 of Indian Penal Code and sentenced under Section 332 of Indian Penal Code for R. I. for six months and fine of Rs. 500/ -.

( 2 ) THE prosecution story is that the complainant Dadarao Sheshrao Bhumbar while serving in irrigation Department on Water supply Tanker and while performing the work of supply of water during the water scarcity, the accused person assaulted him with stick. According to the prosecution, the complainant tried to prevent the assault by use of iron rod known as Tomy, which effort of defence by the complainant also result in causing minor head injury to the accused person. According to the prosecution, the act of the accused in assaulting the complainant amounted to an act of causing assault and use of criminal force with an intention to deter the public servant from performing his official duty. The complainant reported the matter to the Police Station, Morshi and after recording the complaint, he w

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