Asha vs . State on 5 September, 2011
under any pretence such as signing, dancing fortune telling, performing
or offering any article for sale. However, one important fact which is to
be noted in the present case is that the appellant was giving flags to the
people. These flags which have been placed along with the kalandra,
must have cost something to the appellant. If she was selling something
some article after spending something from her own pocket then it
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cannot be considered as a begging. Though such selling of articles may
not be permissible under some other law. In the kalandra it is stated
that by giving the flags the appellant was begging. The facts, therefore,
disclose nothing else except that the appellant was selling flags to the
passersby on the bus stand and that in my considered view will not fall
in the definition of "begging" as per section 2 (I) (i) of the Act. The
impugned order has not considered these aspects of the matter,
therefore, the impugned order is liable to be set aside. The
appellant stands acquitted. Surety of the appellant stands
discharged. The Appeal stands allowed. Trial Court Record be sent
back to the Trial Court along with copy of detailed judgment.
Appeal file be consigned to Record Room.