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THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA
Peju @ Muktikanta Nayak – Appellant
Versus
State of Orissa – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. conviction based on prosecution evidence. (Para 1 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. defense presents counter-evidence but lacks witnesses. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. trial court's findings on evidence and opinion. (Para 7 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. consideration for probation based on nature of offence. (Para 8 , 12) |
| 5. court's leniency due to circumstances and delay. (Para 14 , 15) |
| 6. modification of sentence to probation. (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA, J.
The present Criminal Appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 30th November, 1998 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Bhadrak in S.T. No. 32/151 of 1996, arising out of G.R. Case No. 1042 of 1994 (Tihidi P.S. Case No. 78 of 1994), whereby the appellant has been convicted under Section 323 read with Section 149 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE , 1860, and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months. The remaining co-accused persons were acquitted of all the charges.
2. Heard Mr. D. P. Dhal, learned Senior Advocate, for the appellant and Mr. Raj Bhusan Dash, learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.
3. The prosecution case, in brief, is that on 28.08.1994 at about 7 a.m., while the informant (P.W.1) Bichitra
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Hurt – Benefit of probation can be granted where injury was minor, death was unrelated to injury, and act was a product of momentary anger during a domestic quarrel.
In cases involving personal disputes, convicting individuals with no prior records under probation is justified, especially when significant reform is evident and the offence occurred long ago.
The court upheld the conviction under Section 326 IPC for grievous assault while allowing the appellants probation due to their reformed status and the prolonged passage of time since the offense.
The court affirmed the conviction under Section 323 IPC based on corroborative testimonies, while emphasizing the necessity for evidence beyond a reasonable doubt concerning remaining charges.
The court affirmed the conviction under Sections 332 and 34 IPC for assaulting a public servant, prioritizing probation due to judicial delay and the appellant's reformed character.
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The court affirmed the conviction for attempt to murder but granted probation instead of imprisonment due to the appellant's age and subsequent conduct, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.
Intention to insult based on caste must be established for conviction under Section 3(1)(x) of the S.C. & S.T. (PoA) Act; the absence of such intent results in acquittal.
The court reinforced the credibility of evidence in criminal convictions and mandated consideration for probation under the Probation of Offenders Act for non-heinous offences.
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