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2023 Supreme(All) 2906

UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA
Kaptan (deceased) – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent


Advocates Appeared:
For the Appellant : Tej Pal, Amrendu Pal, Rahul Saxena, S.P. Singh, V.K. Rastogi
For the Respondent: A.G.A.

Judgement Key Points

Certainly. Based on the provided legal document, here are the key points:

  1. The case involves a revision against a judgment that convicted the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, primarily related to assault and hurt, with specific focus on whether injuries qualify as grievous and the credibility of witnesses (!) (!) .

  2. The incident stemmed from a land dispute, which escalated into a physical altercation involving weapons, resulting in injuries to the complainant and his family members. The injuries were examined and documented, with some injuries classified as simple and others as potentially grievous, depending on their nature and cause (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) .

  3. The prosecution relied on direct evidence from injured witnesses, even though independent witnesses were not examined. The court recognized that withholding independent witness testimony does not necessarily invalidate credible direct evidence from injured parties (!) (!) (!) (!) .

  4. The court examined the injuries in detail, particularly focusing on whether any injuries were grievous as defined by law. It was found that one injury, caused by a sharp weapon, initially appeared grievous but, upon closer analysis, did not meet the criteria for grievous hurt because it lacked permanent disfigurement or other severe consequences (!) (!) (!) .

  5. The court clarified that the injuries caused by blunt objects were simple and that the injuries caused by sharp-edged weapons did not qualify as grievous hurt under the law, especially considering the absence of permanent disfigurement. Therefore, charges under sections related to grievous hurt were not sustainable (!) (!) .

  6. Based on these findings, the court concluded that the case did not fall under the section for grievous hurt but rather under sections related to causing hurt with or without dangerous weapons. Consequently, the conviction under the section for grievous hurt was set aside, and the case was reclassified accordingly (!) .

  7. The court also considered the long passage of time since the incident and the age of the accused, who had become senior citizens. It found that the purpose of imprisonment had been served and that the accused could be released on probation, provided they maintain good conduct and execute bonds and sureties (!) (!) .

  8. The court emphasized that the accused had no prior criminal record and that their release on probation would serve the interests of justice, especially given the elapsed time and their age (!) .

  9. The revision was partly allowed: the conviction under the section for grievous hurt was overturned, and the accused were convicted under sections related to causing hurt without grievousness. They were released on probation for a specified period, with conditions to ensure good behavior (!) (!) .

  10. The order was to be communicated to the relevant authorities for implementation, including the preparation of bonds and undertaking by the accused (!) (!) .

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Table of Content
1. overview of the incident and injuries. (Para 1 , 2 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14)
2. arguments regarding injuries and witness testimonies. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 16 , 24 , 35)
3. testimonies regarding injuries and defense arguments. (Para 25)
4. court's analysis on evidence and implications. (Para 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 36 , 42)
5. legal principles regarding conviction and sentencing. (Para 41 , 44 , 47)
6. final conclusions regarding probation and sentencing. (Para 45)
7. conclusion on probation and order for compliance. (Para 46 , 48 , 49)

JUDGMENT :

Umesh Chandra Sharma, J.

1. The present criminal revision has been preferred by the revisionists against the judgment and order dated 25.07.1989 passed by IV-Additional Sessions Judge, Pilibhit in Criminal Appeal No.6 of 1988 (Kaptan and others Vs. State) and also against the judgment and order of conviction and sentencing dated 04.02.1988 passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pilibhit in Criminal Case No.2408 of 1984 ( State Vs. Kaptan and others ), Police Station Bisalpur, District Pilibhit.

2. At this stage, it is mentioned that revisionist no.1, Kaptan has died and this criminal revision survives only

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