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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
ALOK KUMAR PANDEY
Munna Ram S/o Ram Pravesh Ram – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background of the case. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. arguments presented by appellant and state. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 3. court's analysis on the inadequacies in the prosecution's case. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 20 , 21) |
| 4. issues regarding the failure to examine ballistic expert. (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 5. conclusion and order to set aside conviction. (Para 25 , 26) |
JUDGMENT :
ALOK KUMAR PANDEY, J.
1. Heard learned counsel for the appellant and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The present appeal has been directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 21.07.2025 passed by learned District and Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Rohtas at Sasaram in Sessions Trial No. 189 of 2015, arising out of Nokha P.S. Case No. 98 of 2014 whereby and whereunder the appellant has been convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 25(1-b)a and 26 of the Arms Act and has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years along with fine of Rs. 250/- under Section 25(1-b)a of the Arms Act and in case of default of payment of fine, appellant has to undergo further simple imprisonment of 15 days. The appellant has further been sentenced to undergo
Conviction under the Arms Act was overturned due to critical evidentiary failures including improper handling of seized items and lack of ballistic expert testimony.
Prosecution must prove case beyond reasonable doubt; absence of key witnesses and inadequate evidence led to the acquittal of the accused.
Prosecution must provide substantive evidence, including technical expertise, to prove charges under the Arms Act; failure to do so results in acquittal.
The prosecution must prove unlawful possession of firearms beyond reasonable doubt, and minor inconsistencies in witness testimonies do not undermine the case if the overall evidence is credible.
The prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, and fair and impartial investigation is essential for reliable prosecution.
Criminal prosecution requires solid evidence, and non-examination of key witnesses by the prosecution introduces a reasonable doubt, resulting in acquittal.
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