# Sessions Case No.38/2003 (GR Case No.559/1999); appeal Crl.A./152/2023 (2025 GAU-AS 5373-DB)

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Trial-court conviction (Sessions Judge, Jorhat (de novo trial; case originated at Sessions Judge, Golaghat); Sessions Court). Convicted 8 November 2013. Appeal status: Upheld on appeal.

## Summary

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.

## Report card

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.
- Source orders: [Judgment / order (primary source)](https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/681b3d0359f4f3234b0803f9); [Appellate judgment](https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/681b3d0359f4f3234b0803f9); [Permanent link to this record](https://datalibertarian.in/babuwatch/trial-court/t2w2-11-033)

## At a glance

- Category: Other misconduct
- Sub-category: other
- Location: Golaghat, Assam
- Officers: Police Constable, Assam Police, Golaghat
- 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
- Verification: V1 · Trial court