NAMIT KUMAR
Suresh – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. application for condonation of delay accepted. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. background of the case and previous convictions. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. arguments for leniency on sentencing. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. court's analysis considering mitigating circumstances. (Para 12 , 13) |
| 5. judicial precedents for sentence reduction principles. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. final judgment and modification of sentencing. (Para 18 , 19 , 20) |
JUDGMENT
Namit Kumar, J.
CRM-4289 of 2020
This application has been filed by the applicant-petitioners under Section 5 of the LIMITATION ACT read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. for condonation of delay of 13 days in filing the revision petition.
2. Notice.
3. Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and submits that he has no objection if the delay of 13 days in filing the revision petition is condoned.
4. In view of the averments made in the application, same is allowed. Delay of 13 days in filing the revision petition is condoned.
CRR-346 of 2020
5. This revision petition has been filed under Section 401 Cr.P.C. against the judgment dated 18.10.2019 passed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Kurukshetra,
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Courts cannot impose sentences below the statutory minimum mandated by law, ensuring adherence to legislative intent in wildlife protection.
The main legal point established is the consideration of reformation and the principle of proportionality in sentencing.
The court has the discretion to reduce a sentence based on the time already served and the overall circumstances of the case.
The court has the discretion to consider the time already undergone and the mental agony of protracted trial in reducing the sentence of the accused.
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