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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...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes Dismissal of CRPF Constable for Disproportionate Punishment — Slapping and Tampering Certificate Not Grave Enough to Warrant Dismissal Under Section 12(1) of CRPF Act, 1949. Court Held That Punishment Must Be Proportionate to Misconduct and Disciplinary Authority Must Consider Length of Service and Nature of Charges.

31 Jan 2014

The petitioner, Ramesh Mahadu Wankhede, was appointed as a Constable in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 1990. In 2007, he was involved in a...

High Court

High Court of Bombay at Goa Acquits Customs Superintendent in Disproportionate Assets Case Due to Erroneous Calculation of Income. Overtime earnings and gifts from relatives were not properly accounted for, leading to acquittal under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

19 Oct 2020

The Appellant, Lucio Rodrigues, a Superintendent of Customs, was convicted by the Special Judge, South Goa, for possessing disproportionate assets und...

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Attempt to Murder Case: Imprisonment Beyond 10 Years Under Section 307 IPC Impermissible When Life Imprisonment Not Imposed. The Court held that Section 307 IPC limits maximum sentence to 10 years when life imprisonment is not awarded, reducing 14-year sentence to 10 years.

21 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court considered an appeal against concurrent conviction under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC for attempt to murder, where the appel...

High Court

Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Conduct. Conviction under Sections 366, 376(2)(f), 376(2)(n) IPC Set Aside as Prosecutrix's Testimony Found Unreliable and Conduct Inconsistent with Forcible Intercourse.

12 Nov 2024

The appellant, Shailesh Mahadeo Lanjewar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Chandrapur for offences under Sections 366, 376(2)(f) and 37...

High Court

Bombay High Court Confirms Death Sentence for Rape and Murder of a Minor, Upholding Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and DNA Match. The Court Holds That the Brutal Sexual Assault and Killing of a Six-Year-Old Girl Falls Within the Rarest of Rare Category Warranting the Death Penalty Under Sections 302, 376, 377, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.

14 Oct 2015

The case arose from a reference for confirmation of death sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, and an appeal by the convict. The ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Hears Constitutional Challenge by Repeat Rape Convicts Against Section 376-E IPC. Sentencing Provision for Life Imprisonment for Repeat Sexual Offenders Alleged to be Arbitrary and Lacking Procedure.

3 Jun 2019

Three writ petitions tagged together challenge the constitutional validity of Section 376-E of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), inserted by the Crim...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Father-Daughter Rape Case: POCSO Act Overrides IPC for Offence but Greater Punishment Applies Under Section 42. The Court held that Section 42 of POCSO Act mandates application of law providing greater punishment, and High Court cannot enhance sentence without appeal.

2 Sep 2024

The appellant, Gyanendra Singh @ Raja Singh, was convicted by the trial court for offences under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(i) of the Indian Penal ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Appellant for Murder of Wife by Assault and Acid Attack — Life Imprisonment Confirmed. Circumstantial evidence including medical evidence, motive, and recovery of incriminating articles held sufficient to prove guilt under Section 302 IPC and Section 498-A IPC.

3 Oct 2022

The appellant, Sitaram Dada Sarode, was convicted by the Trial Court for the murder of his wife Sangita by assaulting her with a lid of autoclave and ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Enhances Sentence in Cheque Dishonour Case for Inadequate Compensation - Magistrate's lenient sentence of imprisonment till rising of court and fine of Rs.1,000 set aside for cheque amount of Rs.10,000.

23 Nov 2022

The case involves a criminal revision application filed by the complainant, Rajkumar Gopaldas Kukreja, against the order of the Judicial Magistrate Fi...

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