Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 18: Principal Sessions Judge Bhaderwah M K Sharma today awarded one year rigorous imprisonment to Patwari Muna Lal of Gandoh for forging revenue record.
After hearing PP Manju Sharma appearing for the State whereas Advocate Abdul Wahid for the accused person, court observed, “our society relies heavily on the revenue officials /officers, who are custodian of the record of the citizens pertaining to the title over immovable property including the houses where they live and the land they cultivate”.
“Forging the revenue record can have serious and far-reaching negative consequences including unnecessary involvement of innocent people in litigation and wastage of the money and time. It is settled law that in cases where persons found guilty of forging public record by misusing their official position, showing undue leniency to them while awarding sentence will only lead to loss of confidence of the public in the criminal justice delivery system”, Principal Sessions Judge said.
“Keeping in view all the facts and circumstances, the convict is sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year for the commission of offence under Section 465 RPC”, court ordered.
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