CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND Gora Singh State of Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. for the petitioner. Ms. MANISHA BATRA, J. 1. The challenging the dated 30.10.2019 Budhlada (hereinafter referred to as ‘the trial Court’) Balvir Singh and others under Sections 148, 325, 323, 427 and 149 of IPC whereby the petitioner had been held guilty and and 323 of IPC read with rigorous imprisonment for a period of maximum one year along with default clause of fine, and also against the judgment dated 02.07.2025 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Mansa Court’), whereby the appeal filed by the petitioner and other co been dismissed. CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Versus Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. H. S. Mann, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punja MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) The instant revision petition challenging the judgment of conviction and order on quantum of sentence, both 30.10.2019, passed by the Court of learned (hereinafter referred to as ‘the trial Court’) Balvir Singh and others, arising out of FIR No. 23 dated 27.04.2016, registered under Sections 148, 325, 323, 427 and 149 of IPC whereby the petitioner had been held guilty and and 323 of IPC read with Section 149 of IPC and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of maximum one year along with default clause of fine, and also against the judgment dated 02.07.2025 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Mansa (hereinafter re , whereby the appeal filed by the petitioner and other co been dismissed. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 19.08.2025 ...Petitioner ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA ab. petition has been filed by the petitioner of conviction and order on quantum of sentence, both , passed by the Court of learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, (hereinafter referred to as ‘the trial Court’) in case titled as State vs. , arising out of FIR No. 23 dated 27.04.2016, registered under Sections 148, 325, 323, 427 and 149 of IPC at Police Station Bareta, whereby the petitioner had been held guilty and convicted under Sections 148 Section 149 of IPC and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of maximum one year along with default clause of fine, and also against the judgment dated 02.07.2025 passed by the (hereinafter referred to as ‘appellate , whereby the appeal filed by the petitioner and other co-accused had CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) 19.08.2025 ...Respondent petitioner of conviction and order on quantum of sentence, both Judicial Magistrate First Class, State vs. , arising out of FIR No. 23 dated 27.04.2016, registered at Police Station Bareta, convicted under Sections 148 Section 149 of IPC and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of maximum one year along with default clause of fine, and also against the judgment dated 02.07.2025 passed by the ferred to as ‘appellate accused had MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, submits that he does not intend to press the petition on the grounds as taken petition and restricts his argument to the extent that benefit of probation be granted to the petitioner. In view thereof, the sole consideration before this Court is as to whether the prayer made by the petitioner for extending benefit of probation can be accepted or not? 3. As mentioned above, the petitioner had been held guilty by the trial Court for commission of offences punishable under Sections read with Section 149 of IPC Court as mentioned above last more about 09 already undergone actual the intervening period, leading happy and peaceful life with petitioner has urged that the petitioner 4. On the other hand the limited prayer made by the petitioner. 5. Before considering the prayer made by the petitioner to release on probation, let us have a look on the law on this point. T the Probation Act came to be decided by Hon'ble Apex Court in case Jugal Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar, 1972 AIR (SC) 2522 Court while considering the CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, submits that he does not intend to press the petition on the grounds as taken petition and restricts his argument to the extent that benefit of probation be granted to the petitioner. In view thereof, the sole consideration before this Court is as to whether the prayer made by the petitioner for extending benefit of probation can be accepted or not? As mentioned above, the petitioner had been held guilty by the trial Court for commission of offences punishable under Sections read with Section 149 of IPC. His appeal had been dismissed by the as mentioned above. The petitioner is facing rigo about 09 years. Much water has flown since then. already undergone actual imprisonment a period of rvening period, he is not involved in any other criminal case. leading happy and peaceful life with his family. Hence, learned counsel for the petitioner has urged that the petitioner is entit On the other hand, learned State counsel has no serious objection to the limited prayer made by the petitioner. Before considering the prayer made by the petitioner to release on probation, let us have a look on the law on this point. T ation Act came to be decided by Hon'ble Apex Court in case Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar, 1972 AIR (SC) 2522 Court while considering the scope of the Probation Act "The Probation of Offenders Act was enacted in 1958 with a view to provide for the release of offenders of certain categories on probation or after due admonition and for matters connected -2- Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, submits that he does not intend to press the petition on the grounds as taken in the revision petition and restricts his argument to the extent that benefit of probation be granted to the petitioner. In view thereof, the sole consideration before this Court is as to whether the prayer made by the petitioner for extending benefit of As mentioned above, the petitioner had been held guilty by the trial Court for commission of offences punishable under Sections 148 and 323 of IPC appeal had been dismissed by the appellate is facing rigors of litigation from the Much water has flown since then. The petitioner has imprisonment a period of 01 month and 17 days and in is not involved in any other criminal case. He family. Hence, learned counsel for the is entitled to the benefit of probation. earned State counsel has no serious objection to Before considering the prayer made by the petitioner to release on probation, let us have a look on the law on this point. The aims and object of ation Act came to be decided by Hon'ble Apex Court in case Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar, 1972 AIR (SC) 2522. Hon’ble Supreme scope of the Probation Act had held as under:- "The Probation of Offenders Act was enacted in 1958 with a view to provide for the release of offenders of certain categories on probation or after due admonition and for matters connected Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, submits that in the revision petition and restricts his argument to the extent that benefit of probation be granted to the petitioner. In view thereof, the sole consideration before this Court is as to whether the prayer made by the petitioner for extending benefit of As mentioned above, the petitioner had been held guilty by the trial 148 and 323 of IPC appellate rs of litigation from the The petitioner has and in He is family. Hence, learned counsel for the earned State counsel has no serious objection to him he aims and object of ation Act came to be decided by Hon'ble Apex Court in case Hon’ble Supreme "The Probation of Offenders Act was enacted in 1958 with a view to provide for the release of offenders of certain categories on probation or after due admonition and for matters connected MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) 6. Reliance can also be placed upon 1972 Supreme Court 1295 and others, 1974 AIR (SC) 1818 similar view. Relevant paragraph of Arvind Mohan Sinha’s case (supra) reads as under:- CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) therewith. The object of the Act is to prevent the conversion of youthful offenders into obdurate criminals as a result of their association with hardened criminals of mature age in case the youthful offenders are sentenced to undergo imprisonment in jail. The above object is in consequence with the present trend in the field of penology, according to which effort should be made to bring about correction and reformation of the individual offenders and not to resort to retributive justice. Modern criminal jurisprudence recognizes that no one is a born criminal and that a good many crimes are the product of socio Although not much can be done for hardened criminals, considerable stress has been laid on bringing about reform of young offenders not guilty of very serious offences and of preventing their association with hardened criminals." Reliance can also be placed upon 1972 Supreme Court 1295 and Arvind Mohan Sinha v. Amulya Kumar Biswas and others, 1974 AIR (SC) 1818, wherein Hon’ble Supreme Court had taken the view. Relevant paragraph of Arvind Mohan Sinha’s case (supra) reads as "The Probation of Offenders Act is a reformative measure and its object is to reclaim amateur offenders who, if spared the indignity of incarceration, can be usefully rehabilit term should normally be enough to wipe out the stain of guilt but the sentence which the society passes on convicts is relen The ignominy commonly associated with a jail term and the social stigma which attached to convicts of worse than the disease and the year purposes of punishment stands in the danger of being frustrated. In recalcitrant cases punishment has to be deterrent so that others similarly minded may warn themselves of the hazards of taking to crime. But the novice who strays into the path of crime ought, in -3- therewith. The object of the Act is to prevent the conversion of uthful offenders into obdurate criminals as a result of their association with hardened criminals of mature age in case the youthful offenders are sentenced to undergo imprisonment in jail. The above object is in consequence with the present trend in the ield of penology, according to which effort should be made to bring about correction and reformation of the individual offenders and not to resort to retributive justice. Modern criminal jurisprudence recognizes that no one is a born criminal and that a od many crimes are the product of socio-economic milieu. Although not much can be done for hardened criminals, considerable stress has been laid on bringing about reform of young offenders not guilty of very serious offences and of tion with hardened criminals." Reliance can also be placed upon Isher Das v. State of Punjab, AIR Arvind Mohan Sinha v. Amulya Kumar Biswas wherein Hon’ble Supreme Court had taken the view. Relevant paragraph of Arvind Mohan Sinha’s case (supra) reads as "The Probation of Offenders Act is a reformative measure and its object is to reclaim amateur offenders who, if spared the indignity of incarceration, can be usefully rehabilitated in society. A jail term should normally be enough to wipe out the stain of guilt but the sentence which the society passes on convicts is relentless. The ignominy commonly associated with a jail term and the social stigma which attached to convicts often render the remedy worse than the disease and the year purposes of punishment stands in the danger of being frustrated. In recalcitrant cases punishment has to be deterrent so that others similarly minded may warn themselves of the hazards of taking to a career of crime. But the novice who strays into the path of crime ought, in therewith. The object of the Act is to prevent the conversion of uthful offenders into obdurate criminals as a result of their association with hardened criminals of mature age in case the youthful offenders are sentenced to undergo imprisonment in jail. The above object is in consequence with the present trend in the ield of penology, according to which effort should be made to bring about correction and reformation of the individual offenders and not to resort to retributive justice. Modern criminal jurisprudence recognizes that no one is a born criminal and that a economic milieu. Although not much can be done for hardened criminals, considerable stress has been laid on bringing about reform of young offenders not guilty of very serious offences and of Isher Das v. State of Punjab, AIR Arvind Mohan Sinha v. Amulya Kumar Biswas wherein Hon’ble Supreme Court had taken the view. Relevant paragraph of Arvind Mohan Sinha’s case (supra) reads as "The Probation of Offenders Act is a reformative measure and its object is to reclaim amateur offenders who, if spared the indignity ated in society. A jail term should normally be enough to wipe out the stain of guilt but less. The ignominy commonly associated with a jail term and the ten render the remedy worse than the disease and the year purposes of punishment stands in the danger of being frustrated. In recalcitrant cases punishment has to be deterrent so that others similarly minded a career of crime. But the novice who strays into the path of crime ought, in MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) 7. In view of the ratio of law as laid down in aforecited judgment, the question that arises before this Court is that as to whether entitled to the benefit of probation or not ? Court, the answer to this question must be in the affirmative. 8. The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 Sections 360 commission of less serious offences, on account of grave risk to their attitude to life to which they are likely to be exposed as a result of their association with the hardened and habitual criminal inma circumstances might well attract them towards a life of crime instead of CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) the interest of society, be treated as being socially stick. Crimes are not always rooted in criminal tendencies and their origin may lie in psychological factors induced by hung The Probation of Offenders Act recognises the importance of environmental influence in the commission of crimes and prescribes a remedy whereby the offender can be reformed and rehabilitated in society. An attitude of social defiance recklessness which comes to a convict who, after a jail term, is apt to think that he has no more to lose or fear may breed a litter of crime. The object of the Probation of Offenders Act is to nip that attitude in the bud. Winifred A Sikin describes p system which provides a means of re necessity of breaking up the offender's normal life and removing him from the natural surroundings of his home. (English Juvenile Courts (1938) page 162) Edwin R. Sutherland raises it of a convicted offender. (Principles of Criminology, 4th Edn. (1947) page 383)." In view of the ratio of law as laid down in aforecited judgment, the question that arises before this Court is that as to whether to the benefit of probation or not ? Court, the answer to this question must be in the affirmative. The object underlying the provisions of Sections Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (for brevity "the Probation Act") & 361 of Cr.PC, is that the first offenders be not sent to jail for the commission of less serious offences, on account of grave risk to their attitude to life to which they are likely to be exposed as a result of their association with the hardened and habitual criminal inmates of the jail. Their stay in jail in such circumstances might well attract them towards a life of crime instead of -4- the interest of society, be treated as being socially stick. Crimes are not always rooted in criminal tendencies and their origin may lie in psychological factors induced by hunger, want and poverty. The Probation of Offenders Act recognises the importance of environmental influence in the commission of crimes and prescribes a remedy whereby the offender can be reformed and rehabilitated in society. An attitude of social defiance recklessness which comes to a convict who, after a jail term, is apt to think that he has no more to lose or fear may breed a litter of crime. The object of the Probation of Offenders Act is to nip that attitude in the bud. Winifred A Sikin describes probation as a system which provides a means of re-education without the necessity of breaking up the offender's normal life and removing him from the natural surroundings of his home. (English Juvenile Courts (1938) page 162) Edwin R. Sutherland raises it to a status of a convicted offender. (Principles of Criminology, 4th Edn. In view of the ratio of law as laid down in aforecited judgment, the question that arises before this Court is that as to whether the petitioner is to the benefit of probation or not ? In the considered opinion of this Court, the answer to this question must be in the affirmative. object underlying the provisions of Sections 4 and 6 of the (for brevity "the Probation Act") first offenders be not sent to jail for the commission of less serious offences, on account of grave risk to their attitude to life to which they are likely to be exposed as a result of their association with the tes of the jail. Their stay in jail in such circumstances might well attract them towards a life of crime instead of the interest of society, be treated as being socially stick. Crimes are not always rooted in criminal tendencies and their origin may er, want and poverty. The Probation of Offenders Act recognises the importance of environmental influence in the commission of crimes and prescribes a remedy whereby the offender can be reformed and rehabilitated in society. An attitude of social defiance and recklessness which comes to a convict who, after a jail term, is apt to think that he has no more to lose or fear may breed a litter of crime. The object of the Probation of Offenders Act is to nip robation as a education without the necessity of breaking up the offender's normal life and removing him from the natural surroundings of his home. (English Juvenile to a status of a convicted offender. (Principles of Criminology, 4th Edn. In view of the ratio of law as laid down in aforecited judgment, the the petitioner is In the considered opinion of this of the and first offenders be not sent to jail for the commission of less serious offences, on account of grave risk to their attitude to life to which they are likely to be exposed as a result of their association with the tes of the jail. Their stay in jail in such circumstances might well attract them towards a life of crime instead of MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) reforming them. This would clearly for that reason, it would perhaps also be to an extent prejudic interests of the society as a whole. Perhaps that was the reason that the mandatory injunction against imposition of sentence of imprisonment has been embodied in Section desire to keep the young delinquent/first offenders away from the possibility of association or close contact with hardened criminals and their evil influence. Therefore, these beneficial provisions have to be libera 9. The sole intention of the legislature in passing probation laws is to give person of a particular type of chance of reformation, which they would not get if sent to prison. The types of persons, who are in the contemplation of the legislature under the probation law criminals, but those who have committed offences under some momentary weakness of character or some tempting situation. By placing the offender on probation, the Court saves him fro contaminating influence of hardened prison inmates. Probation also serves another purpose, which is quite significant though of secondary importance. helps in eliminating overcrowding in jails by keeping many the prison. Section probation of good conduct or after admonition, whereas Section provides that "where in any case the Court could have dealt with an accused person under Section not done so, it shall record in done so." CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) reforming them. This would clearly cause more harm than to reform them, and for that reason, it would perhaps also be to an extent prejudic interests of the society as a whole. Perhaps that was the reason that the mandatory injunction against imposition of sentence of imprisonment has been embodied in Section 6 of the Probation Act. This mandate is inspired by the desire to keep the young delinquent/first offenders away from the possibility of association or close contact with hardened criminals and their evil influence. Therefore, these beneficial provisions have to be libera The sole intention of the legislature in passing probation laws is to give person of a particular type of chance of reformation, which they would not get if sent to prison. The types of persons, who are in the contemplation of the lature under the probation law are those who are not hardened or dangerous criminals, but those who have committed offences under some momentary weakness of character or some tempting situation. By placing the offender on probation, the Court saves him from the stigma of jail life and also from the contaminating influence of hardened prison inmates. Probation also serves another purpose, which is quite significant though of secondary importance. in eliminating overcrowding in jails by keeping many Section 360 Cr.P.C. deals with order to release the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition, whereas Section that "where in any case the Court could have dealt with an accused person under Section 360 or under the provisions of the Probation Act, but has not done so, it shall record in its judgment the special reasons for not having -5- more harm than to reform them, and for that reason, it would perhaps also be to an extent prejudicial to the larger interests of the society as a whole. Perhaps that was the reason that the mandatory injunction against imposition of sentence of imprisonment has been on Act. This mandate is inspired by the desire to keep the young delinquent/first offenders away from the possibility of association or close contact with hardened criminals and their evil influence. Therefore, these beneficial provisions have to be liberally construed. The sole intention of the legislature in passing probation laws is to give person of a particular type of chance of reformation, which they would not get if sent to prison. The types of persons, who are in the contemplation of the are those who are not hardened or dangerous criminals, but those who have committed offences under some momentary weakness of character or some tempting situation. By placing the offender on m the stigma of jail life and also from the contaminating influence of hardened prison inmates. Probation also serves another purpose, which is quite significant though of secondary importance. in eliminating overcrowding in jails by keeping many offenders away from Cr.P.C. deals with order to release the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition, whereas Section 361 Cr.P.C. that "where in any case the Court could have dealt with an accused or under the provisions of the Probation Act, but has its judgment the special reasons for not having more harm than to reform them, and ial to the larger interests of the society as a whole. Perhaps that was the reason that the mandatory injunction against imposition of sentence of imprisonment has been on Act. This mandate is inspired by the desire to keep the young delinquent/first offenders away from the possibility of association or close contact with hardened criminals and their evil influence. The sole intention of the legislature in passing probation laws is to give person of a particular type of chance of reformation, which they would not get if sent to prison. The types of persons, who are in the contemplation of the are those who are not hardened or dangerous criminals, but those who have committed offences under some momentary weakness of character or some tempting situation. By placing the offender on m the stigma of jail life and also from the contaminating influence of hardened prison inmates. Probation also serves another purpose, which is quite significant though of secondary importance. It offenders away from Cr.P.C. deals with order to release the accused on Cr.P.C. that "where in any case the Court could have dealt with an accused or under the provisions of the Probation Act, but has its judgment the special reasons for not having MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) 10. Therefore, the conjoint and meaningful reading of the beneficial provisions of the Probation Act would reveal that non in Section 4that points to the conclusion have overriding effect, shall prevail if the conditions described therein are fulfilled. Meaning thereby, the Court has the ample power to release the first offender of minor offences on probation, keeping into focus the nature & manner of the crime, age of the offender, other antecedents and attending circumstances of the offence instead of committing him to jail. 11. Likewise, Section person is found guilty of having committed an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and the Court by which the person is found guilty is of the opinion that, having reg nature of the offence and the character of the offender, it is expedient to release him on probation of good conduct, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, him at once to any punishment direct that he be released on his entering into a bond with or without sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon during such period, not exceeding three years, as the Court meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The learned State counsel has acknowledged the factual matrix 12. In view of the discussion as made above and also considering the attendant fact which the petitioner has undergone during antecedent, nature of offence, totality of other facts & circumstances emanating from the record, CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) Therefore, the conjoint and meaningful reading of the beneficial provisions of the Probation Act would reveal that non that points to the conclusion that the provisions of this Section would have overriding effect, shall prevail if the conditions described therein are Meaning thereby, the Court has the ample power to release the first minor offences on probation, keeping into focus the nature & manner of the crime, age of the offender, other antecedents and attending circumstances of the offence instead of committing him to jail. Likewise, Section 4 of the Probation Act postulates that when any person is found guilty of having committed an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and the Court by which the person is found guilty is of the opinion that, having regard to the circumstances of the case including the nature of the offence and the character of the offender, it is expedient to release him on probation of good conduct, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Court may, instead of sentencing him at once to any punishment direct that he be released on his entering into a bond with or without sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon during such period, not exceeding three years, as the Court meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The learned State counsel has acknowledged the factual matrix of the case and legal position. In view of the discussion as made above and also considering the attendant facts and circumstances of the case which the petitioner has undergone during protracted trial, appeal, revision, , nature of offence, totality of other facts & circumstances emanating from the record, I am of the considered opinion that -6- Therefore, the conjoint and meaningful reading of the beneficial provisions of the Probation Act would reveal that non-obstante clause contained that the provisions of this Section would have overriding effect, shall prevail if the conditions described therein are Meaning thereby, the Court has the ample power to release the first minor offences on probation, keeping into focus the nature & manner of the crime, age of the offender, other antecedents and attending circumstances of the offence instead of committing him to jail. of the Probation Act postulates that when any person is found guilty of having committed an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and the Court by which the person is found guilty is of ard to the circumstances of the case including the nature of the offence and the character of the offender, it is expedient to release him on probation of good conduct, then, notwithstanding anything contained in the Court may, instead of sentencing him at once to any punishment direct that he be released on his entering into a bond with or without sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon during such period, not exceeding three years, as the Court may direct, and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The learned State counsel of the case and legal position. In view of the discussion as made above and also considering the s and circumstances of the case and also the agony and trauma, protracted trial, appeal, revision, , nature of offence, totality of other facts & circumstances emanating onsidered opinion that no useful purpose would be Therefore, the conjoint and meaningful reading of the beneficial obstante clause contained that the provisions of this Section would have overriding effect, shall prevail if the conditions described therein are Meaning thereby, the Court has the ample power to release the first minor offences on probation, keeping into focus the nature & manner of the crime, age of the offender, other antecedents and attending circumstances of the Probation Act postulates that when any person is found guilty of having committed an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and the Court by which the person is found guilty is of ard to the circumstances of the case including the nature of the offence and the character of the offender, it is expedient to release him on probation of good conduct, then, notwithstanding anything contained in the Court may, instead of sentencing him at once to any punishment direct that he be released on his entering into a bond with or without sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon may direct, and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The learned State counsel In view of the discussion as made above and also considering the and trauma, protracted trial, appeal, revision, his , nature of offence, totality of other facts & circumstances emanating no useful purpose would be MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) served by detaining instead of that petitioner be released on probation on month) in the sum of Rs. 25,000/ satisfaction of the trial Court, subject to the conditions that peace and be of good behaviour, for a period of of this order and shall disclose trial Court in the form of an affidavit at the time of furnishing bonds. mention that in case, sentence awarded to 13. As such and the impugned judgment of conviction & order of sentence of fine are maintained. However, the ord and in the manner depicted herein above. 14. Needless to mention that natural consequences & compliance will follow accordingly. 19.08.2025 Waseem Ansari Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable CRR No. 1903 of 2025 (O&M) detaining his into jail to serve out the remaining period of sentence and that, he be released on probation petitioner be released on probation on his furnishing personal bond (within ) in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, subject to the conditions that peace and be of good behaviour, for a period of of this order and shall disclose his present address and phone number before the trial Court in the form of an affidavit at the time of furnishing bonds. mention that in case, he is found to be indulged in any illegal acti sentence awarded to him by the appellate Court shall stand revived. As such, the instant revision petition is hereby dismissed on merits and the impugned judgment of conviction & order of sentence of fine are maintained. However, the order of sentence is accordingly modified to the extent and in the manner depicted herein above. Needless to mention that natural consequences & compliance will follow accordingly. Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -7- jail to serve out the remaining period of sentence and be released on probation. Accordingly, it is directed that furnishing personal bond (within with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, subject to the conditions that he would keep the peace and be of good behaviour, for a period of one year from the date of passing present address and phone number before the trial Court in the form of an affidavit at the time of furnishing bonds. Needless to is found to be indulged in any illegal activities, the by the appellate Court shall stand revived. , the instant revision petition is hereby dismissed on merits and the impugned judgment of conviction & order of sentence of fine are er of sentence is accordingly modified to the extent Needless to mention that natural consequences & compliance will (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No jail to serve out the remaining period of sentence and , it is directed that furnishing personal bond (within one with one surety of the like amount to the would keep the e date of passing present address and phone number before the Needless to vities, the , the instant revision petition is hereby dismissed on merits and the impugned judgment of conviction & order of sentence of fine are er of sentence is accordingly modified to the extent Needless to mention that natural consequences & compliance will MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.20 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document