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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
D.DASH, S.K.PANIGRAHI
Jyochhna Sahoo @ Jyochhnamayee @ Jyostna Sahoo – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. nature and brutality of the crime (Para 1 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. arguments for and against death penalty (Para 2 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 3. death penalty considerations and legal standards (Para 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. rarest of rare doctrine for capital punishment (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 5. final sentencing decision and modifications (Para 26 , 27 , 30) |
JUDGMENT :
Be it noted that the Convict-Appellant having been convicted as aforesaid was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life and pay a fine of Rs.10,000/-, in default, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one month for the offence under Section 302 of IPC and to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six years and to pay a fine of Rs.10,000/-, in default, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one month under Section 201 of with further direction that the sentences shall run concurrently.
2. We heard Mr. Sahasransu Sourav, learned Counsel appointed as Amicus Curiae since none appeared on behalf of the Appellant when the matter after service of notice was listed for hearing on enhancement of sentence upon the Convict-Appellant. Mr. S.K. Nayak, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State also advanced the submission.
The case reiterates that appropriate punishment for heinous crimes must reflect societal values, and in this instance, a modified life sentence of at least 20 years was deemed essential rather than t....
The court ruled that the death penalty is not warranted as the case does not fall under the 'rarest of rare' category, emphasizing the need for special reasons for such a sentence.
(1) Constitutional guarantees of equality before law, protection of life and personal liberty, protection in respect of conviction, and protection against arrest and detention, do not expand into a c....
The court affirmed that the extreme brutality of the crime warrants the death penalty, emphasizing its classification as a rarest of rare case due to the specific circumstances surrounding the kidnap....
Capital punishment can only be imposed in 'rarest of rare' cases, and mitigating factors such as the age of the offender can influence commutation of death sentences.
Point of law: Convict/appellant is a menace to the society and there is no chance of his rehabilitation or reformation and no leniency in imposing punishment is called for.
The court reaffirmed that the death penalty is justified in heinous crimes against children, where the conduct of the accused demands severe punishment to reflect societal abhorrence.
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