I P C Punishment of life imprisonment for remainder of natural life- It is true that the punishment of remainder of natural life could not have been imposed by the learned trial Judge but after looking into the entire case – It appropriate to confirm the sentence of imprisonment for life to mean the remainder of natural life while upholding the conviction under Section 302 IPC – Appeal dismissed. February 23, 2021 sclaw
I P C Dacoity with murder – Reduction in sentence – – the accused shall undergo 22 years of compulsory imprisonment – Accused still young about 38 years of age – He may improve his conduct after coming from jail – Maintaining the conviction under Sections 396 and 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC – reduce the sentence to 22 years actual imprisonment . February 23, 2021 sclaw
I P C Injuries were inflicted without premeditation in a sudden fight in the heat of passion upon a sudden quarrel and without the offender having taken advantage or acted cruelly or unusually – Appellant has served more than 18years of his jail sentence – This Court convict the appellant for an offence under Section 304 Part I IPC and sentence him to the sentence already undergone February 14, 2021 sclaw
I P C IPC S 228 A – Disclosure of identity of Rape victim – No person can print or publish in print, electronic, social media, etc. the name of the victim or even in a remote manner disclose any facts which can lead to the victim being identified and which should make her identity known to the public at large. January 24, 2021 sclaw
I P C Second Complaint—There is no provision in the Criminal Procedure Code or any other statute which debars a complainant from making a second complaint on the same allegations, when the first complaint did not lead to conviction, acquittal or discharge January 17, 2021 sclaw
I P C Common intention is evident from the accused persons coming to the lands of PW1 armed and intimidating him to return the lands followed by assault upon him and those who came to his rescue HELD Number and nature of hard blunt injuries on the two deceased make it apparent that the assailants were more than one January 17, 2021 sclaw
I P C Kidnapping – Consensual Affair – Defence of – HELD the consent of the minor would be no defence to a charge of kidnapping January 17, 2021 sclaw
I P C Injuries were simple in nature caused by hard blunt object – Accused persons guilty of committing offence under Section 324 of the Code – This Court impose sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment – Conviction and sentence under sections 341, 307, 325, and 302 read with 34 set aside – January 17, 2021 sclaw
I P C Triple Talaq- Relatives Of Husband Cannot Be Accused Of Offence Under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act – Anticipatory bail application maintainable January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 sclaw
