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HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
Ramesh Sinha, CJ., Ravindra Kumar Agrawal
State of Chhattisgarh – Appellant
Versus
Surajram, S/o Mangal – Respondent
Judgment :
(Ramesh Sinha, CJ.)
1. As per the office report dated 21.08.2023, notices have been served upon respondent Nos.1 to 5 by ordinary mode, whereas notices by ordinary mode have been served upon neighbour of respondent Nos. 6 & 7.
2. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, none appeared nor any representation is made on behalf respondent Nos. 1 to 5, Surjuram, Nohar Singh, Dhaniram, Durjan and Chaitram though notices have been served upon them to contest the matter. So far as respondent Nos. 6 & 7, namely, Rameshwar and Santosh are concerned, they are represented by Mr. S.P. Sahu, learned counsel, who is present.
3. Since the matter is of 2010, we proceed to hear the matter finally.
4. Heard Mr. Hariom Rai, learned Panel Lawyer, appearing for the State/appellant as well as Mr. S.P. Sahu, learned counsel, appearing for respondent Nos. 6 & 7.
5. By this appeal under Section 378(1) of the Cr.P.C. the appellant/State has challenged the legality and propriety of the judgment of acquittal dated 10.02.2010 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, North Bastar, Kanker (C.G.) in Sessions Trial No. 119/2008, whereby the trial Court has acquitted the respondents of the charges of off
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