NARINDRA KUMAR JAIN versus THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

NARINDRA KUMAR JAIN versus THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The evidence, both documentary and oral, established beyond doubt that the appellant was entrusted with and misappropriated 1,500 quintals of paddy. The conviction under Section 409 IPC is justified on this basis.

Parties
Appellant: Narindra Kumar Jain; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
10 May 1996
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction by High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Criminal Breach of Trust, Misappropriation, Manager of Rice Mills, Stock Shortage
Criminal Law Criminal Breach of Trust Misappropriation Manager of Rice Mills Stock Shortage

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Parties

Narindra Kumar Jain

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction by High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant misappropriated 1,500 quintals of paddy entrusted to him as Manager of Kisan Rice Mills.
  2. 2 Whether the conviction under Section 409 IPC is justified.

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence, both documentary and oral, established beyond doubt that the appellant was entrusted with and misappropriated 1,500 quintals of paddy. The conviction under Section 409 IPC is justified on this basis.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed.
  • Conviction under Section 409 IPC affirmed.