Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Court Sentences Man to Time Served in Assault Case
A man named Maruti Jagiram Atram was sentenced to time served after being found guilty of assaulting a Homeguard.
The judge considered Atram's poverty, ignorance, and illiteracy, which prevented him from seeking bail for almost two years.
The incident occurred in October 2023 on a Kasara-bound train.
Atram boarded the ladies' compartment, assaulted the Homeguard when confronted, and was subsequently arrested.
Judge Ashturkar noted Atram's lack of understanding of legal procedures.
Despite the conviction, the court took a lenient approach, leading to Atram's immediate release after serving his time.
Maruti Jagiram Atram was convicted of assaulting a Homeguard.
The incident happened on a Kasara-bound train in October 2023.
Atram was sentenced to time served due to his poverty and ignorance.
Judge Ashturkar cited the man's inability to afford legal counsel.
The court ordered Atram's immediate release after conviction.
- Who
- Maruti Jagiram Atram and Homeguard Neerja Arvind Mukadam
- What
- A 38-year-old man was sentenced to time served for assaulting a Homeguard.
- When
- The incident occurred on October 26, 2023, and the order was made on June 4.
- Where
- Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Due to his poverty and ignorance, the court took a lenient view.
- Accused
- Maruti Jagiram Atram
- Crime
- Assaulting a Homeguard
- Incident Date
- October 26, 2023
- Location
- Kalyan court, Thane district
- Charges
- Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code
- Sentence
- Time served (1 year, 7 months, 8 days)
