IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
NARENDRA KUMAR VYAS
Prahlad S/o Shri Siya Ram – Appellant
Versus
State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, P.S. Kusumunda – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. appellants challenging conviction and contextual facts. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments by appellants regarding false implication. (Para 6 , 7 , 9) |
| 3. state's response against appeal. (Para 8 , 10) |
| 4. determination of proof for offence. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. evidence from witnesses supporting prosecution. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 6. legal standards of evaluating testimony. (Para 25 , 26) |
| 7. application of section 34 ipc in the case. (Para 27 , 28) |
| 8. affirmation of trial court's findings. (Para 29) |
| 9. modification of sentences imposed. (Para 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
JUDGMENT :
Narendra Kumar Vyas, J.
1. The appellants by way of this appeal have challenged the judgment dated 22.03.2005 passed by the Sessions Judge, Korba (CG) in Sessions Trial No. 28/2004 whereby and whereunder, appellants have been convicted and sentenced as under :-
| Conviction u/S. | Sentence RI | Fine | In default of payment of fine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 458 IPC | 2 Years and 6 months | Rs. 1000/- | 4 months RI | |
| 323 IPC with Section 34 IPC | 6 Months | Rs. 500/- | 1 month RI | |
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