IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
Anant S. Dave and Z.K. Saiyed, JJ.
Narshi Bhavan Piprotar – Appellant
Vs.
State of Gujarat – Respondent
Criminal Appeal No. 400 of 2011 and Criminal Misc. Application No. 17946 of 2015 in Criminal Appeal No. 400 of 2011
Decided On : 30.10.2015
Code of Criminal Procedure - Appeal - Sections 143, 147, 148, 427, 506(2), 302, 149 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act - The judgment discusses the conviction and sentence imposed upon the appellant for various offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The court analyzed the evidence presented by the prosecution and the defense, and considered the arguments related to self-defense and the nature of the offense committed. The court ultimately confirmed the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court.
Fact of the Case:
The case involved a dispute over land and water pipeline, which led to a confrontation between the accused and the complainant's family. The appellant, armed with a rifle, fired at the deceased, resulting in his death. The prosecution presented evidence of the incident, including witness testimonies and medical reports.
Finding of the Court:
The court found the appellant guilty of the offenses charged, rejecting the argument of self-defense and the plea for a lesser charge under Section 304, Part II of the Indian Penal Code. The court emphasized the deliberate nature of the appellant's actions and the use of a firearm, leading to the confirmation of the conviction and sentence.
Issues: The key issues included the nature of the confrontation, the use of the firearm, and the applicability of self-defense. The court also considered the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense, including witness testimonies and medical reports.
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the deliberate use of a firearm by the appellant, the absence of evidence supporting self-defense, and the nature of the injuries sustained by the deceased. The court also emphasized the burden of proof on the appellant to establish self-defense and the significance of the ballistic report in proving the guilt of the accused.
Final Decision: The appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure was dismissed, and the judgment and order of conviction dated 24.12.2010 passed by the trial court was confirmed. The criminal miscellaneous application was disposed of in view of the dismissal of the appeal.
Z.K. Saiyed, J.
1. This Appeal preferred under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ("Code, 1973"), arises out of judgment and order dated 24.12.2010 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court No. 3, Khambhaliya, in Sessions Case No. 131 of 2008, whereby conviction and sentence imposed upon the appellant - accused No. 6 - Narshi Bhavan Piprotar for the offences punishable under Sections 143,147, 148, 427, 506(2), 302 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act. The appellant-accused was ordered to undergo simple imprisonment for one month and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/-, in default of the same, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment of ten days, for the offences punishable under Sections 143 of the Indian Penal Code, for the offence punishable under Section 147 of the Indian Penal Code, he was ordered to suffer one year simple imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/-, in default, further to undergo ten days rigorous imprisonment, for the offence punishable under Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code, he was ordered to suffer one year simple imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default, further to undergo two months rigorous imprisonment, for the offence punishable under Section 427 of the Indian Penal Code, he was ordered to suffer one month simple imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/-, in default, further to undergo ten days rigorous imprisonment, for the offence punishable under Section 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code, he was ordered to suffer one year simple imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default, further to undergo two months rigorous imprisonment, for the offence punishable under Section 302 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, he was ordered to suffer life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 5000/-, in default, further to undergo one year rigorous imprisonment. Besides, the appellant was also ordered to suffer five years simple imprisonment along with fine of Rs. 3000/-, in default, further two years rigorous imprisonment for the offences punishable under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act. All the sentences shall run concurrently. Along with present appellant, there are other five co-accused in the aforesaid Sessions Case and they were also awarded the sentence by the learned Sessions Judge, but only the present appellant has preferred the appeal before this Court against the impugned judgment and order.
2. The facts in short of the case of prosecution is such that the complainant lodged the complaint being CR I No. 43 of 2008 for the offences punishable under Sections 302,504, 506(2), 143, 147, 148, 149, 427 of the Indian Penal Code and under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act and also under Section 135(1) of the Bombay Police Act, before Bhanvad Police Station stating that the complainant - Vashrambhai Rudabhai Karena and his two brothers residing separately at village Bhoriya, Ta. Bhanvad, Dist. Jamnagar, engaged in the agricultural activities in the field, where the water was coming through the pipeline. The complainant has 20 Vighas land of share, which is known as "Vachara Valu" and on the western side of the said land, there was land of mashri mengo, which was purchased by the accused No. 1 - Bhavan Vajsi Piprotar before seven years from the incident and son of said accused No. 1 - Vijaybhai was residing in the said village. It is the say of the complainant that the water was coming through pipeline to the field of the complainant through machine and said pipeline was coming just adjacent to the field of the accused No. 1. Therefore, the accused No. 1 quarreled with the complainant for removing said pipeline before one month and oftenty, the said accused quarreled with the complainant with regard to the field, which was purchased and for the said dispute, litigation was also filed before the appropriate forum. On 30.9.2002, at about 2:00 p.m., the complainant's brother namely Rameshbhai came b
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