Supreme Court of India

Shah Ashu Jaiwant v. State of Maharashtra

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Reported as [1976] 1 S.C.R. 327
Decided 18 August 1975

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What the Court ordered

AccordingLy, we allow this appeal, set aside the conviction and sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 1,000/-, and, in default, further rigorous imprisonment for two months, im­ posed upon the appellant.

Judgment, page 6

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