THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA
Satya Rana – Appellant
Versus
State of Orissa – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the case and charges. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments presented by both parties. (Para 4 , 5 , 10) |
| 3. testimonies support prosecution claims. (Para 6 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. convictions based on evidence. (Para 7) |
| 5. consideration of appellant's circumstances. (Para 13 , 14) |
| 6. final judgment and orders issued. (Para 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
The present Criminal Appeal, is filed by the appellants under Section 374 of the Cr. P.C., assailing the judgment and order dated 31.03.1997 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Titilagarh in Sessions Case No. 100/24 of 1995, whereby the learned trial Court has convicted the accused-appellant- No.1 for the offence U/s.148/452/325 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE , 1860 and sentenced him to undergo R.I. for one year under Section 148 of IPC and R.I. for one year and to pay fine of Rs.500/-, in default, to undergo R.I. for one month on each count under Sections 452 and 325 of IPC; the appellant nos.2 and 3 have been convicted under Sections 148 /323 of IPC and sentenced them to undergo R.I. for one year under Section 148 of IPC and R.I. for four months under Section 323 of IPC and appellant nos.4 and 5 have been convicted under Secti
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