RAGHUBANSH LAL vs THE STATE OF U. P.

The Supreme Court ruled that for a conviction under Section 218 of the Indian Penal Code, it is necessary to establish that the incorrect entry was made with the intent to cause or knowing it was likely to cause loss or injury to another person. In this case, the appellant, a Patwari, was convicted for making an incorrect entry regarding land possession, but the Court found that the entry could not have caused any loss to the complainant since the relevant legal provisions favored a different year of possession. Consequently, the conviction was set aside as the essential intent was not proven.