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Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Kidnapping and Rape Case by Ordering Concurrent Running of Sentences. Appellants Convicted Under Sections 363, 366, and 376(1) IPC for Offences Against a Minor, with Sentences Reduced from 22 Years to 10 Years Due to Omission in Sentencing Order and Single Transaction Principle.

25 May 2021

The Supreme Court addressed a criminal appeal concerning the sentencing of appellants convicted for offences under Sections 363, 366, and 376(1) of th...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses State's Appeal for Enhancement of Sentence in Section 324 IPC Case — Sentence of Imprisonment Till Rising of Court and Fine Held Adequate Given Nature of Injuries and Acquittal of Co-Accused for Graver Offences.

1 Jul 2011

The State of Maharashtra filed an appeal under Section 377(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking enhancement of sentence imposed on resp...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Restores Minimum Sentence Under SC/ST Act: High Court Cannot Reduce Sentence Below Statutory Minimum. The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the sentence of six months rigorous imprisonment to the period already undergone, as Section 3(1)(xi) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 prescribes a minimum sentence of six months.

8 Feb 2019

The State of Madhya Pradesh appealed against the High Court's order reducing the sentence of the respondent, Vikram Das, convicted under Section 3(1)(...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows State's Appeal and Restores Original Sentence in Rash Driving Case Under Indian Penal Code. The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the sentence from two years to eight months for causing death by rash and negligent driving under Section 304A IPC, as it failed to consider the gravity of the offence and the deterrent purpose of criminal law, constituting misplaced sympathy.

28 Mar 2023

The State of Punjab appealed to the Supreme Court against a judgment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, which had reduced the sentence of an acc...

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Supreme Court Upholds Central Government's Decision in Repatriation of Prisoners Act Case Due to Discretionary Powers and International Comity. The Court held that adaptation of sentences under Section 13(6) is not mandatory and the High Court erred in directing reduction without considering administrative discretion and binding treaty obligations.

11 Jan 2022

The dispute arose from the conviction of the Respondent by the Supreme Court of Mauritius for possession of 152.8 grams of heroin, resulting in a 26-y...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Concurrent Running of Sentences for Convict in Three Wildlife and Forest Offence Cases Under Section 427 CrPC. Court exercises discretion to direct concurrent sentences for a poor farmer convicted in three separate cases under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and Indian Forest Act, 1927.

4 Jan 2021

The petitioner, Kuttu @ Rahul Chhahalal Pardhi, a convict undergoing imprisonment in three different crimes, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Partly Allows Appeal by Mother-in-Law in Cruelty Case Under Section 498A IPC, Upholding Conviction but Reducing Sentence. The court found concurrent findings of fact established cruelty over jewels, but reduced imprisonment from one year to three months due to the appellant's age and delay since the 2006 incident.

11 Jan 2022

The appeal arose from a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, where the appellant, the mother-in-law of the deceased, was accu...

High Court

Bombay High Court Enhances Sentence in Rape Case from 3 Years to 7 Years Rigorous Imprisonment — Trial Court's Reasons for Reduction Held Inadequate. The court held that age, first offence, and number of dependents are not adequate and special reasons under Section 376(1) IPC to impose a sentence less than the minimum of seven years.

23 Jun 2015

The State of Maharashtra filed an appeal under Section 377(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking enhancement of the sentence imposed on ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Eye-Witness Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

4 Oct 2024

The appellant, Sandeep, was convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Abdul Hameed on 30.10.1997. The prosecution alleged...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Modifies Sentence for Accused in Kidnapping and Murder Case Due to Unlawful Fixed Term Condition. Trial Court's Imposition of 30-Year Sentence Without Remission Held Beyond Jurisdiction Under Indian Penal Code, 1860, Following Precedent.

21 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning the sentencing of two accused persons convicted for kidnapping for ransom and murder. The deceased, a...

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