MD Raza Ashrafi v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi – Cr. Appeal (S.J) No.02 of 2022, decided 20th April, 2026 by Rajesh Kumar, J. – conviction under Section 411 IPC in Sessions Trial No. 03 of 2016 (Satgawan P.S. Case No. 85 of 2013, Koderma) – benefit of Section 3, Probation of Offenders Act granted to first offenders with no previous conviction under Section 411 IPC – sentencing part modified, appeal disposed of, bail bonds discharged – co-accused Amar Chaudhary sentenced under Sections 413 and 414 IPC in the reproduced trial-court sentencing order – advocates: Sachin Mahato for appellants; Bishwambhar Shastri, A.P.P. for the State.
What did the court decide?
Benefit of Section 3 of the Probation of Offenders Act granted in modification of the sentence of R.I. two years and fine; appellants on bail discharged from the liability of their bail bonds; appeal disposed of.