NARENDRA PRATAP NARAIN SINGH AND ANR. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that the long-established practice of credit sales from Government Agriculture Seed Stores continued despite prohibitive circulars, thus the appellants could not be held liable for breach of trust under Section 409 IPC. The Court found that the evidence did not support the charges of forgery under Sections 467 and 471 IPC, leading to the conclusion that the appellants acted within the established norms of their duties. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeals and set aside the convictions under Section 409 IPC, affirming the principle that established practices can mitigate liability in cases of alleged misconduct.