BHAGYAN DAS vs THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND HOME DEPARTMENT STATION HOUSE OFFICER

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Bhagyan Das, who was convicted for misappropriation of funds under the Poor Persons Residential Scheme. The court found that the appellant, as a Village Development Officer, had misled the beneficiary into signing for a lesser amount than what was due, thus committing offences under Sections 409 and 420B of the IPC. The High Court's judgment was upheld, affirming the conviction and sentence imposed on the appellant.