Lalith Kumar, Hyd and 2 Othrs v. P.P., Hyd
Criminal Law – Revision under Ss.397 & 401 CrPC
Case brief
What is this about?
Telangana High Court criminal revision dismissed (CRLRC 1413/2014; E.V. Venugopal J.; 28-01-2025); conviction upheld under Section 325 r/w Section 34 IPC; acquittal confirmed under Section 506 r/w Section 34 IPC; assault on church steward (Wesley Church, Ramikoti, 01.05.2011); interested witness PW1; delay in FIR explained; non-examination of investigating officer immaterial; eye witnesses PWs.2-3; hostile PW4; PW5 ENT doctor Ex.P3 medical certificate; lenient view on Apex Court propositions — VK Verma Vs. CBI (2014) 3 SCC 485, Raj Kumar Vs. State of Bihar (2006) 9 SCC 589, Ravinder Vs. State of MP (2006) 9 SCC 590; imprisonment reduced to period undergone; fine enhanced Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 each, balance Rs.20,000 each in two months else two months simple imprisonment; Sections 397 & 401 CrPC; Metropolitan Sessions Judge Hyderabad Crl.A.No.37/2014; II Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate C.C.No.602/2011.