Rajasthan Court October 1979 Judgments

State of Rajasthan Vs. Govind Singh

Court: Rajasthan

Reported in: 1979WLN(UC)396

M.L. Shrimal, J.1. This State appeal is directed against the judgment of learned Sessions Judge, Alwar dated 18th December, 1971, whereby he accented the appeal filed by accused-respondent Govind Singh & acquitted him of the Charge punishable under Section 409 I.P.C.2. The facts giving risse to this appeal are that between July 10, 1965 to July 24, 65 a piece of land known as' Thadi' in village Dagdaga was auctioned in presence of the members of the Panchayat including the accused respondent, who was Up Sarpanch of the Panchayat at the relevant time. PW Chunna offered the highest bid of Rs. 505/- as the bid was knocked down in his favour An amount of Rs. 505/- was paid by Chunna to accused Govind Singh Up Sarpanch in the evening in presence of PWs Nanda, Brij Mohan and Birda. Aftter 6 or 7 days of the payment, receipt Ex. P/l was given by the accused to PW 6 Chunna. PW 6 Bhonrey La) was elected Sarpanch of the Panchayat in the year 1966 During the period of his Sarpanchship on enquiry ...