Biju Majhi and Anr v. The State of Assam and 3 Ors

ORDER

21.08.2024

Heard Mr. M. Kalita, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. R. J. Baruah, learned Additional Public Prosecutor. By this interlocutory application under Section 389(2) Cr.P.C., the applicant/appellant, who is convicted vide the impugned Judgment and Order, dated 13.06.2017 passed by the learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (M), Nazira, Sivasagar in G.R. case No. 269/2016, has prayed for suspension of sentence and to allow him to go on bail. It is submitted that that though the petitioner was convicted by the trial court under Section 324 IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years with fine. Subsequently, on appeal, the sentence was reduced to six months. I have heard the learned counsel for both sides and considered the grounds cited in the petition along with the documents annexed thereto. On hearing the learned counsel for both sides and perusal of the impugned Judgment and Order, dated 13.06.2017 passed by the learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate(M), Nazira, Sivasagar in G.R. case No. 269/2016, it is provided that the operation of the sentence passed therein shall remain stayed till disposal of the connected Criminal Revision Petition No. 302/2024. The applicant/accused is directed to be released on bail of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand) with one surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the Page No.# 3/3 learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate(M), Nazira, Sivasagar. With the above directions, the Interlocutory Application stands disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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