HC Deb 29 May 1933 vol 278 cc1524-5
2. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India if he will give the House information as to the case of Mr. Mukundalal Sircar, who was convicted and sentenced to one year's imprisonment, under Section 144 of the Criminal Penal Code, and whose appeal was later allowed by Mr. Justice Burn; and if he will state whether fresh evidence was produced in support of the appeal?

Sir S. HOARE

Mr. Mukundalal Sircar was convicted by the Third Presidency magistrate, Madras, under Section 117 read with Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. I am sending a copy of the magistrate's judgment to the hon. Member. I have no information about the appeal.

Mr. GREN FELL

Is there any provision for compensation for a man unlawfully imprisoned in this way?

Sir S. HOARE

The hon. Member seems to think that this particular man was unlawfully imprisoned, but that was not the case.