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Signed by: SUMATHI

Signing time: 11-09-

2023 17:11:39

Signature Not Verified

This criminal appeal is preferred under section 374 of Cr.P.C. by the

appellants being aggrieved by the judgment dated 15.03.2023 passed by 2nd

Additional Session Judge, Ratlam, District Ratlam in S.T. No.2400095/2014

whereby the appellants/accused persons have been convicted for the offence

punishable under Sections 324/34, 325/34, 326/34 of IPC, 1860 and sentenced

for 02 years, 3 years and 5 years R.I. with fine of Rs.2000/-, Rs.3000/-,

Rs.5000/- and usual default stipulations.

2. Prosecution story in nut shell are that on 26.02.2014 complainant, a

driver, filed a report that he was returning back after dropping his child in

school and when he reached Godra bridge, then accused persons namely Raju

Kholi armed with sword, Vikas Harijan armed with iron rod, Monti armed with

sword and Bunty armed with baseball stick stopped the complainant and started

hurling abuses on account of previous enmity. On being prevented by the

complainant, they sprinkled chilli powder in his eyes and started assaulting him.

Appellant Raju and Monti assaulted complainant on his left leg below his knee

and on right hand wrist. Accused Bunty a