FARJAND ALI
Dhanna Ram – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. conviction details and procedural history. (Para 2) |
| 2. arguments on sentence reduction. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. court’s observations on conviction and sentencing. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. modification of sentence by the court. (Para 7) |
| 5. conclusion and order of the court. (Para 8 , 9) |
JUDGMENT :
Farjand Ali, J.
By way of filing this Criminal Revision Petition challenge has been made to the judgment dated 29.10.2002 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track), Rajsamand in Criminal appeal No.21/2002, whereby the learned appellate court affirmed the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 31.05.2000 passed by learned Judicial Magistrate (First class), Rajsamand in Criminal Regular Case No.308/1996; whereby the petitioners have been convicted and sentenced as under:
| Offence for which convicted | Sentence, fine and default sentence |
| Section 458 of the IPC | One year's simple imprisonment alongwith a fine of Rs.100/- and in default of payment of fine, further to undergo fifteen days' simple imprisonment |
| Section 323 of the IPC | One month simple imprisonment |
| Section 504 of the IPC | One month simple imprisonment |
The court may reduce a sentence based on the defendant’s age, duration of trial, and absence of prior convictions, emphasizing that punishment should serve justice without compromising societal harmo....
The court affirmed the conviction but modified the sentence to duration already served, considering the long trial, the petitioner's age, and societal status.
The court upheld the conviction but modified the sentence to the time already served, emphasizing justice must consider the accused's circumstances and hardships.
Login now and unlock free premium legal research
Login to SupremeToday AI and access free legal analysis, AI highlights, and smart tools.
Login
now!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.