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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA
Purusottam Behera – Appellant
Versus
State of Orissa – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. conviction for possession of rice without license (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. analysis of evidence leads to guilty verdict (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. consideration of age and circumstances for sentencing (Para 9 , 11) |
| 4. invocation of probation of offenders act (Para 10) |
| 5. direction for probation instead of imprisonment (Para 12 , 13) |
JUDGMENT :
S.S. Mishra, J.
The present Criminal Appeal, filed by the appellant under Sections 374(2) of the Cr. P.C. read with Section 12 AB of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is directed against the judgment and order dated 05.04.1994 passed by the learned Special Court, Mayurbhanj, Baripada in 2(c)C.C. No.06 of 1992/T.C. No.14 of 1992, whereby the learned trial Court has convicted the accused-appellant for the offence punishable under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (herein after ‘E.C. Act’ for brevity) and, accordingly, sentenced him to undergo R.I. for six months.
2. The appellant stood charged for offences under Section 7 of the E.C. Act read with Clause 3(1)&(2) ORISSA RICE AND PADDY CONTROL ORDER , 1965 and claimed trial by denying the charges.
3. The prosecution alleged that on 19.04.1990, the rented shop of the accused-appel
The court emphasized that possession exceeding permissible limits transforms a person into a dealer necessitating a license under the Essential Commodities Act, while also considering rehabilitation ....
The court held that an offender under the Essential Commodities Act can be granted probation despite a statutory minimum sentence, especially considering age and lack of prior offenses.
Judicial discretion allows the court to grant probation under the Probation of Offenders Act despite statutory minimum sentences, considering individual circumstances and rehabilitative needs.
The conviction under the Essential Commodities Act was upheld; however, the court modified the sentence to probation considering the appellant's age and lack of criminal record.
The court may grant probation despite minimum sentencing under the Essential Commodities Act based on a convict's circumstances, emphasizing rehabilitation where appropriate.
Conviction under the Essential Commodities Act requires proof beyond reasonable doubt, and older offenders may be granted probation due to age and lack of criminal history.
The court held that valid permits must comply with timing and conditions of transport; thus, despite appellate evidence, the conviction under the Essential Commodities Act stands, while probation is ....
The prosecution bears the burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and eligible appellants may receive probation despite minimum sentences under the Essential Commodities Act.
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