IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH

AT JABALPUR

BEFORE

HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE RAJENDRA KUMAR VANI

th

ON THE 5 OF JANUARY, 2026

CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 7184 of 2025

NANDLAL SAHU AND OTHERS

Versus

THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Appearance:

Mr. Narendra Nikhare - Advocate for appellants.

Ms. Rashi Dua - Panel Lawyer for State.

JUDGMENT When the complainant objected and attempted to stop them, the appellants, who were armed with axe and sickle used abusive language, approached the complainant and threatened him by saying that they would kill him. Thereafter, they allegedly assaulted him causing injuries on his head, right shoulder, right hand and nose. On the basis of the said incident, an FIR was lodged by complainant Rama Sahu at Police Station Lakhanwada, District Seoni (M.P.). Pursuant thereto, the police registered an offence against the present appellants. After completion of the investigation, a charge-sheet was filed before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Seoni and subsequently, the case was committed to the Court of Sessions. The learned trial Court framed charges under Sections 307, 325/34 and 506 (Part-II) against appellant No.1 Nandlal and under Sections 307/34, 325 and 506 (Part-II) of