AMAR NATH . vs STATE OF J&K — Crl.A. No. 755/2006

Case Summary: Amar Nath v. State of J&K (Crl.A. 755/2006) The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal on January 16, 2007, setting aside the High Court's conviction under Section 302/149 RPC and restoring the trial court's conviction under Section 304 Part II RPC. The Court reduced all imprisonment sentences to time already served, considering the appellants' extended custody periods (Amar Nath: 4.5 years at age 79; others: ~7 years; two female appellants: 6+ months). Appellants in custody were directed for immediate release if not required in other cases. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.