Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 323 [Corresponding Sec. 115(2) of BNS, 2023]–Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes [Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989–Sec. 3(1)(x)–Conviction–Sustainability–No evidence whatsoever has been adduced to corroborate the claim that the complainant was slapped or sustained any injury–Alleged incident occurred entirely within the enclosed and private precints of the appellant’s showroom–Substratum of the dispute between the parties was purely contractual and commercial in nature, namely that of seller and customer–Appellant was legitimately entitled to demand payment towards labour charges and replacement of damaged parts before delivering the vehicle–Essential ingredients of public view are not satisfied–Held, conviction cannot be sustained.
