State of Rajasthan vs Nirmal kumar patidar — 531/2025

Case Summary Court Decision: The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Pratapgarh convicted Nirmal Kumar (age 34) under Section 4/25 of the Arms Act for possessing and carrying a prohibited sharp-edged sword (talwar) measuring 30 cm without valid authorization on March 31, 2025. The court found the prosecution's evidence—comprising police witness testimonies and documentary evidence—credible and sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the defense's argument that all witnesses were police personnel. Sentence: Instead of immediate imprisonment, the court granted the accused the benefit of probation under the Probation of Offenders Act for one year with a personal bond of ₹10,000 and ordered payment of ₹500 prosecution costs, considering his first-time offender status and family dependence. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.