BALLA vs STATE NCT OF DELHI

Judgment text excerpt

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 19.08.2025 + CRL.A. 235/2024 BALLA ..... Appellant Through: Appellant joined through V.C. alongwith Warden Jogbir from Jail No. 3, Tihar Jail, New Delhi. Versus STATE NCT OF DELHI ..... Respondent Through: Mr. Pradeep Gahalot, APP for State CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI JUDGMENT (ORAL) CRL.M.(BAIL) 1693/2025 (suspension of sentence) Since arguments in the appeal itself have been heard, this application seeking suspension of sentence during the pendency of the appeal has become infructuous and is disposed of as such. CRL.A. 235/2024 1. The present appeal has been instituted under Section 374 Cr.P.C. against the impugned judgment of conviction dated 29.11.2023 and order on sentence dated 18.01.2024 passed by the learned Principal District & Sessions Judge, North District, Rohini Courts, Delhi in Sessions Case No. 94/2021 arising out of FIR No. 536/2020 registered under Section 307 IPC at P.S. Mahendra Park. After completion of investigation, a chargesheet was filed by the police, and the Trial Court framed charges against the appellant herein under Section 307 IPC and Sections 25/27 Arms Act. Vide the impugned judgment and order on sentence, the appellant was Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed CRL.A. 235/2024 Page 1 of 5 By:GAUTAM ASWAL convicted for the offence punishable under Section 307 IPC, and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 5 years alongwith fine of Rs. 5,000/-. In default of payment of fine, he was further directed to undergo simple imprisonment for 60 days. Benefit of Section 428 Cr.P.C. was given to the appellant. 2. The prosecution’s case in a nutshell is that the appellant caused grievous and dangerous injuries on the body and left arm of the complainant