Crl.A. No. 001608 - 001609 / 2021
PAPPU SINGH ETC. vs THE STATE OF BIHAR
Status
DISPOSED
Judges
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT and HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Order Date
11-12-2021
Filed On
16-03-2019 10:41 AM
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In sentencing matters, where conviction is affirmed and notice was issued limited to quantum of sentence, courts may reduce the sentence to the period already undergone by the accused, having regard to all attending circumstances including their social and economic conditions, provided such reduction is just and equitable. The power to modify sentence under Section 326 IPC read with Section 34 is discretionary and must balance penological goals against individual circumstances. This analysis is brought to you by casestatus.in.