Sanjay Das v. The State of M. P. - 2011 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 127

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2011 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 127

CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT
Judge's Name, J
Sanjay Das v. The State of M. P.

Advocates:
For the Appellant:Advocate Name(s)
For the Respondent:Advocate Name(s)

Table of Content
1. overview of charges and trial proceedings. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. arguments regarding insufficient evidence for sc/st conviction. (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
3. court observations on evidence and credibility. (Para 7 , 10)
4. reasoning for conviction under ipc alongside sc/st provisions. (Para 11 , 12)
5. final decision on sentencing and penalties imposed. (Para 15 , 16 , 17)

1. This appeal is directed against the impugned judgment and order dated 26-2-1996 passed by Special Judge, Raipur in Special Case No. 137/1996 convicting the accused / appellant for the offences punishable under S.3(1)(xi) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and 506 Part - II of the Indian Penal Code and sentencing him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months with fine of Rs. 500/-, in default of payment of fine to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for three months u/S. 3(1)(xi) of the SC / ST Act, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months u/S. 506 part - II, IPC. Both the sentences were ordered to run concurrently.

2. Brief facts of the case are that on 15-11-1993 at about 6 p.m. F. I. R. (Ex. P - 1) was lodged by the prosecutrix (PW - 1), a married l