LAWS(BOM)-2009-10-31

STATE Vs. SHAIKH MOHAMMAD RAFIQ

Decided On October 16, 2009
STATE Appellant
V/S
SHAIKH MOHAMMAD RAFIQ Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Shri C. A. Ferreira, learned Public Prosecutor on behalf of the Appellant and Shri Mike Mehta, learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent/accused.

(2.) These appeals can be conveniently disposed of by this common judgment.

(3.) The Second Appeal is directed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 363 IPC, and, the First Appeal is directed against the sentence imposed upon the accused under Section 8(2) of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 (Act, for short) i.e. the accused has been dealt with under Section 4(1) and 5 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, (P.O. Act, for short).