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ADDISON
Natha – Appellant
Versus
Emperor – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Addison, J. - The communal riots in Lahore City originated on the evening of 3rd May last when four Mussalmans were killed and others injured by a mob of Sikhs and Hindus in Haveli Kabli Mal. Next day there was a big funeral procession which caused further ill-will. As a result the same evening between 7 or 8 o'clock a number of Sikhs and Hindus were attacked in the Delhi Gate Bazar and three persons were killed at that place. These assaults took place within a short time of each other. This appeal is concerned with the assault in which Makhan Lal was killed and his brother, Atma Ram severely injured. The six appellants are Natha Changar, Gaman, Fajia, Mahandu Toti and Mitta. They were found guilty of rioting under Section 147, I.P.C., and sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment each. They were convicted under Section 326 read with Section 149, I.P.C., in connexion with the death of Makhan Lal and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 100 each while they were also convicted under Section 324 read with Section 149, I.P.C., in connexion with the injuries caused to Atma Ram, and sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment together with a tin
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