CHINTALA SAIBABA vs STATE OF A.P. — Crl.A. No. 114/2004

Summary: Crl.A. No. 114/2004 - Chintala Saibaba v. State of A.P. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals of Chintala Saibaba and his second wife, both convicted under IPC Sections 494 (bigamy) and 498-A (cruelty). While upholding the convictions, the Court reduced their imprisonment sentences to time already served (~15 days) citing passage of time and their age (~60 years). However, the fine on Saibaba was enhanced to Rs. 25,000, payable to the first wife (PW.1) within three months; failure to pay would result in appeal dismissal. Counsel was directed to notify the complainant within one month. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.