FARJAND ALI
Papparam – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER :
Farjand Ali, J.
The petitioner was convicted for the offences under Sections 341 , 323 and 325 IPC by the learned Metropolitan Magistrate No.9, Jodhpur Metro in Criminal Case No.54/2019 and sentenced as under.
| Section 3 41 | One month's simple imprisonment |
| Section 323 IPC | Six month's simple imprisonment |
| Section 325 IPC | One year's simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs.2000/- and in default of payment of fine further to undergo simple imprisonment of seven days. |
2. Being aggrieved of his conviction and sentence awarded, the petitioner preferred Criminal Appeal No.169/2022 before the learned Additional Sessions Judge, No.3, which was decided vide judgement dated 28.03.2023, whereby the learned appellate court while affirming the judgement of conviction, took a lenient view and instead of sending the petitioner to jail, granted him benefit of probation under Section 4 (1) of the Probation of Offenders Act. He was also directed to pay a sum of Rs.8,000/- as cost of proceedings.
3. Being aggrieved of the aforesaid two judgements, the petitioner has preferred the instant revision petition under Section 3 97 /401 IPC.
4. Learned counsel f
The court affirmed the conviction but modified the sentence to duration already served, considering the long trial, the petitioner's age, and societal status.
The court upheld the conviction under IPC but granted probation due to the petitioner's status as a first-time offender, emphasizing the need for leniency in sentencing.
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