Summary:
It cannot be forgotten that every citizen has to respect the police constable who is discharging his duty to ensure law and order. Therefore, it is unwarranted to extend benefit of Probation of Offenders Act, and it is improper to take a lenient view." Also he has shown his aggression on October 26 in the court room beyond the control of the police team. The accused got aggressive and abused the constable, snatched his leather belt and manhandled him.Subsequently, the accused was tried for the offences punishable under sections 353 and 332 of the Indian Penal Code.Kulkarni told the court that the accused used criminal force and there is no deterrence in the mind of accused. The accused forgot that the constable was a public servant and aggressively with intent to prevent or deter him committed an offence and therefore, maximum punishment may kindly be inflicted.The defence counsel contested the case and the accused through his lawyer told the court that he has not committed any offence.The judge, after hearing both the sides in the order, observed, "The accused showed his aggressive nature and interrupted the police persons who were discharge their lawful duty..