Appellate Court Cannot enhance Fines Beyond Magistrate’s Jurisdiction under IPC Sections 419 & 420

Alex Adward Kujur Vs State Of Chhattisgarh Through District Magistrate (Chhattisgarh High Court) Chhattisgarh High Court held that enhancement of fine amount u/s 419 & 420 of IPC exceeding the jurisdiction of the Magistrate by the appellate Court is not in accordance with law and the same is not sustainable. Facts- This revision is directed against the judgement by 1st Additional Sessions Judge, in Criminal Appeal whereby the applicant has been convicted for commission of offence under Sections 419 & 420 of the IPC and sentenced to undergo SI for one year and to undergo Simple imprison...