Section 353(6) Cr.P.C. stipulates that on the date of
judgment, the accused has to be present unless on earlier occasions
his personal appearance has been dispensed with.
Section 363(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure provides that on being convicted,
the accused is entitled to a copy of the judgment free of cost.
Section 363(1) of Cr.P.C. entitling the accused for free copy of
the judgment has to be read harmoniously with Section 353(6). The
present petitioner having not appeared before the Court on the date
of judgment cannot as of right seek for supply of the copy of the
judgment.
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F INDIA
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 8935/2018
RAJESH PONNADA Vs SATYANARAYANA SRIRANGAM &
Date : 29-01-2019
CORAM :
MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI
MR. JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY
