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May 15 1951

State Vs. Harishankar Chaturbhuj and ors.

Court: Madhya Pradesh

Decided on: May-15-1951

Reported in: 1953CriLJ41

Kaul, C.J.1. This is an appeal preferred on behalf of the State against an order of acquittal passed by the learned City Magistrate, Lashkar.2. The material facts are as follows:On 9.8.1950 the District Magistrate Gird Gwalior made an order under Section 7(i) of the Maintenance of Public Order Act prohibiting all persons, among other things from taking out or participating in any procession, making speeches or shouting any political or party slogans within a certain area till 16.8.1950. This order was proclaimed by loud speakers and other means. On 16.8.1950, this order was renewed and extended to 31.8.1950. The three respondents Harishankar, Ravi Dutta and Bhikamehand were prosecuted for contravention of this order and they were alleged to have taken out a procession and held a meeting within the prohibited area on 26.8.1950. The learned Magistrate has not recorded a clear finding on the question whether the order referred to above was actually contravened by any or all of the respond...


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