DATTATRAYA NARAYAN PATIL vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that the Chairman of the District Advisory Committee, while presiding over a meeting, does not act as a public servant under Section 353 IPC. The Court found that the assault alleged against the Chairman was not against a public servant in the execution of his duties. It was determined that the Judicial Magistrate erred in framing charges under Section 353 IPC, as the Chairman's role was purely advisory and not governmental. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.