Case Note & Summary
The revision application was filed by the applicants, who were original accused nos.3 and 4, challenging the judgment dated 23.08.2002 passed by the Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Raigad in Criminal Appeal No.03 of 1997. The appellate judgment confirmed the judgment dated 31.12.1996 in Regular Criminal Case No.324 of 1988, whereby the trial court convicted the applicants for offences under Sections 44 read with 25 and 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and sentenced each to rigorous imprisonment for one and a half years and fine of Rs.1,000/-. The revision application was heard by the High Court of Bombay, and judgment was delivered on April 2, 2025. No further details of the court's reasoning or decision are extractable from the provided text.
Issue of Consideration
CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO. 390 OF 2002
Case Details
2025 LawText (BOM) (04) 75
Criminal Revision Application No. 390 of 2002
Ganesh K. Gole, Ateet Shirodkar, Kunjan Makwana for Applicants; Abhay L. Patki for Respondent No.1; Dhanalakshmi Krishnaiyer, APP for Respondent No.2-State
Shree P. A. Parekh and Shree M. Chattarji
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Anr.
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Nature of Litigation
Criminal Revision Application against conviction and sentence under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Remedy Sought
Setting aside of conviction and sentence
Filing Reason
Applicants were convicted by the Trial Court and their appeal was dismissed by the Appellate Court
Previous Decisions
Trial Court (Regular Criminal Case No.324 of 1988) convicted applicants on 31.12.1996; Additional Sessions Judge, Raigad (Criminal Appeal No.03 of 1997) confirmed the conviction on 23.08.2002
Judgment Excerpts
Revision Application is filed by Applicants – original Accused Nos.3 and 4 challenging the judgement dated 23.08.2002 passed by the Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Raigad in Criminal Appeal No.03 of 1997 whereby judgment dated 31.12.1996 in Regular Criminal Case No.324 of 1988 has been confirmed.
Procedural History
Regular Criminal Case No.324 of 1988 decided on 31.12.1996 by trial court convicting the applicants; Criminal Appeal No.03 of 1997 filed, and the Additional Sessions Judge, Raigad dismissed the appeal on 23.08.2002 confirming conviction; Applicants filed Criminal Revision Application No.390 of 2002 before High Court of Bombay.
Acts & Sections
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: 44, 25, 26
