JAGDISH RAM versus STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ANR.

JAGDISH RAM versus STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ANR.

Since accused's repeated approach to higher courts caused delay and criminal proceedings never crossed cognizance stage, no case for quashing arises; seriousness of untouchability offence warrant trial.

Parties
Appellant/accused: Jagdish Ram; Respondents: State of Rajasthan and Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
09 March 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal No. 357 of 1997 / Appeal Against Rajasthan High Court Order Dated 4.7.96
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Protection of Civil Rights, Untouchability, Delay in Criminal Proceedings, Section 482 Cr.p.c. (inherent Powers)
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Human Rights Protection of Civil Rights Untouchability Delay in Criminal Proceedings Section 482 Cr.p.c. (inherent Powers)

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Parties

Jagdish Ram

Appellant/accused

State of Rajasthan and Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal No. 357 of 1997 / Appeal Against Rajasthan High Court Order Dated 4.7.96

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether criminal proceedings should be quashed on the ground of delay caused by accused.
  2. 2 Whether the Magistrate took appropriate cognizance based on entire material on record.

Ratio Decidendi

Since accused's repeated approach to higher courts caused delay and criminal proceedings never crossed cognizance stage, no case for quashing arises; seriousness of untouchability offence warrant trial.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Trial court directed to expedite and dispose of case within six months