2026:CGHC:17108-DB NAFR Digitally signed by BABLU B R B A H A B J A E L N N U A D R R K A AR R B D H A at J A e E N : N A D R R K A AR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR

2026.04.15 17:49:22 +0530 CRA No. 622 of 2022 Sitaram @ Golu Rathore S/o Ghanshyam Rathore Aged About 27 Years R/o Village Nevri Navapara, P.S. Gaurela, District Gaurela- Pendra -

Marwahi (Chhattisgarh)

... Appellant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Gaurela, District Gaurela -

Pendra - Marwahi (Chhattisgarh)

... Respondent For Appellant : Mr.Ghanshyam Patel and Mr.D.L.Dewangan, Advocates For Respondent : Ms.Anusha Naik, Dy.G.A.

Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Hon'ble Shri Ravindra Kumar Agrawal , Judge Judgment on Board Per Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice

15/04/2026

1. This criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the CrPC is directed against the impugned judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 25.02.2022 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pendra Road, District Bilaspur in Sessions Case No.15/2020, by which the appellant herein has been convicted for offence under Section 302 of the IPC and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life and fine of Rs.100/-, in default of payment o