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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA
Murali Chhatrapal – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of conviction details and initial facts. (Para 1 , 2 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. court requests amicus curiae for assistance. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. analysis of inconsistencies in prosecution evidence. (Para 7 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. consideration of the probation of offenders act. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. modification of sentence and conclusion of the appeal. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
1. The present Criminal Appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 20.08.2005 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court, Bhawanipatna in Sessions Case No. 20/13 of 2005, arising out of G.R. Case No.472/2004, whereby the accused persons were acquitted of the charges under Sections 452/34, 394/398 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, but were convicted under Sections 385/34 and 427/34 IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year with fine of Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred) only in default, to undergo R.I. for further period of one month on each count.
3. The present appeal has been pending since 2005. When the matter was called for hearing consistently, none appeared for the appellants. Therefore, on 24.03.2026, this Court requested M
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