Satyajit Bordoloi and 2 Ors v. The State of Assam

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:: BEFORE :: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PARTHIVJYOTI SAIKIA O R D E R

24.06.2024 Heard Mr. A.M. Bora, the learned senior counsel assisted by Ms. C. Choudhury, learned counsel appearing for the applicants. Also heard Mr. D. Das, the learned Addl. Public Prosecutor, Assam representing Respondent No.1.

¶2This is an application under Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure praying for suspension of sentence passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge No.2, Nagaon, Assam in Sessions (T1) Case No.73/2014.

¶3The applicants were convicted under Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code.

¶4I have gone through the objection filed by Mr. D. Das.

¶5Though the learned trial court has convicted the appellants/applicants under Section 304-B of the IPC, the said court has held that the cause of death of the deceased was not proved.

¶6I have gone through the evidence of some witnesses.

¶7Considering all those things, the prayer of the applicants are allowed.

¶8Accordingly, it is hereby directed that the judgment and order dated 14.08.2023 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge No.2, Nagaon, Assam in Sessions (T1) Case No.73/2014 shall remain stayed till disposal of the connected appeal.

¶9The applicants/appellants namely, (1) Satyajit Bordoloi, (2) Deben Bordoloi and (3) Biju Bordoloi shall be released on bail of ₹25,000/- each with sureties of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Addl. Sessions Judge No.2, Nagaon, Assam. The Interlocutory Application is disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant