Sessions Case No.38/2003 (GR Case No.559/1999); appeal Crl.A./152/2023 (2025 GAU-AS 5373-DB)
The Sessions Judge, Jorhat convicted Assam Police constable for shooting dead an [name withheld] in the premises of Urbashi Cinema Hall, Golaghat at about 11 AM on 20 August 1999, sentencing him to simple imprisonment for life (Rs.5,000 fine) under section 302 plus 7 years RI under the Arms Act on 8 November 2013 in a de novo trial ordered after the High Court set aside a 2006 acquittal. The Gauhati High Court dismissed his appeal (Crl.A./152/2023) on 1 May 2025, holding the circumstantial chain proved his culpability.
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By judgment dated 8 November 2013, the Sessions Judge, Jorhat (de novo trial; case originated at Sessions Judge, Golaghat) convicted the Police Constable, Assam Police, Golaghat.
- Register number
- AS 05 CW 0002
- Case reference
- Sessions Case No.38/2003 (GR Case No.559/1999); appeal Crl.A./152/2023 (2025 GAU-AS 5373-DB)
- Court and date
- The Sessions Judge, Jorhat (de novo trial; case originated at Sessions Judge, Golaghat), 8 November 2013
- Officer(s) at the material time
- Police Constable, Assam Police, Golaghat
- Present service status
- Not ascertained from the cited sources.
- Provisions invoked
- Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; Section 27(2) of the Arms Act, 1959
- Facts in brief
- The Sessions Judge, Jorhat convicted Assam Police constable for shooting dead an [name withheld] in the premises of Urbashi Cinema Hall, Golaghat at about 11 AM on 20 August 1999, sentencing him to simple imprisonment for life (Rs.5,000 fine) under section 302 plus 7 years RI under the Arms Act on 8 November 2013 in a de novo trial ordered after the High Court set aside a 2006 acquittal. The Gauhati High Court dismissed his appeal (Crl.A./152/2023) on 1 May 2025, holding the circumstantial chain proved his culpability.
- Verdict, sentence and quantum
- Conviction recorded by the trial court. Sentence: SI for life + Rs.5,000 fine (2 years RI in default) u/s 302; 7 years RI + Rs.5,000 fine (2 years RI in default) u/s 27(2) Arms Act
- Present status of the proceedings
- The conviction was affirmed in appeal.
Compiled from the judgment and the cited sources. Findings are those of the court; this card adds none of its own.
Sessions Judge, Jorhat (de novo trial; case originated at Sessions Judge, Golaghat) convicted the accused police personnel on 8 November 2013. The conviction was upheld on appeal. Appeal text.
Sentence & charges
Sentence: SI for life + Rs.5,000 fine (2 years RI in default) u/s 302; 7 years RI + Rs.5,000 fine (2 years RI in default) u/s 27(2) Arms Act
Sections: 302 IPC; 27(2) Arms Act
Appeal status
Upheld on appeal. Appeal text