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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Jasjit Singh Bedi, Gurvinder Singh Gill
Tek Chand – Appellant
Versus
State Of Haryana – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. details of the incident and charges. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. the investigation process and evidence collected. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. medical evidence supporting the prosecution. (Para 12 , 17 , 20) |
| 4. specific actions and injuries inflicted by each accused. (Para 24 , 25 , 28) |
| 5. conclusion on individual liability and acquittal. (Para 35 , 36 , 38) |
JUDGMENT :
Gurvinder Singh Gill, J.
Tek Chand, Neki Ram, Ganesha, Surta, Veerbhan, Parkash, Shishpal @ Sainsi, Nanu Ram, Krishan and Nafe Singh @ Nafiya preferred this appeal assailing judgment dated 10.2.2005 and order dated 12.2.2005 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Kaithal. However, Tek Chand and Ganesha having expired, the proceedings qua them stand abated. The trial Court while holding them guilty imposed sentence as under:-
Section | Sentence |
302 IPC | To undergo life imprisonment and fine of Rs.10,000/- and in default of payment of fine to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months |
324 IPC | To undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months |
323 IPC | To undergo rigorous imprisonment for three months |
325 IPC | To undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years and fine of Rs.2000/- and in default of payment of fine to further undergo r |
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The court emphasized that mere presence without overt acts does not satisfy the requirement of common intention necessary for a conviction under Section 34 of the IPC.
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