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HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JODHPUR BENCH)
MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR GARG, J
RATA RAM – Appellant
Versus
STATE – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. accident leading to conviction (Para 3 , 4 , 8) |
| 2. counsel's plea for leniency (Para 5) |
| 3. opposition to leniency (Para 6) |
| 4. modification of sentence (Para 7) |
| 5. sentence modified (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT :
1. By way of filing the instant criminal revision petition, a challenge has been made to the order dated 15.10.2005 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Sirohi, in Criminal Appeal No.115/2003 whereby the learned appellate court dismissed the appeal and affirmed the conviction and sentence vide judgment dated 31.10.2003 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate (First Class), Sirohi in Criminal Case No.218/2000 by which the learned trial Judge convicted and sentenced the petitioner as under:-
| Offence | Sentence | Fine & default sentence |
| Sec. 304-A IPC | 1 year SI | Rs.500/- and in default of payment of fine, 3 months’ SI |
| Sec. 279 IPC | 3 month SI | Rs.250/- and in default of payment of fine, 1 month SI |
| Sec. 337 IPC | 3 month SI | Rs.250/- and in default of payment of fine, 1 month SI |
| Sec. 338 IPC | 1 year’s SI | Rs.500/- and in default of payment of fine, 3 months’ SI |
2. All the sentences were ordered to run concurrently and the period spent in judicial custody shall be adjusted in the origin
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