Gujarat High Court suspends life imprisonment sentence of persons convicted of murder
“Considering the backlog of appeals pending before this Court, the chance of the appeal being heard in near future is extremely remote.”
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Bombay HC denies suspension of sentence of 73-year-old man who raped mentally challenged house help
The convict, his wife, and sister-in-law had attempted to convince and pressurise the victim and her mother to not lodge a complaint and get an abortion.
Read why Kerala HC suspended MK Nasar’s life sentence in 2010 Prof. TJ Joseph’s hand-chopping case
“The applicant [MK Nasar] has been undergoing incarceration, at the pre-conviction and post-conviction phases, for over 9 years. Furthermore, the fact that the accused facing the same allegations were earlier imposed a lesser term of imprisonment and have been released after having undergone the sentence is a factor that cannot be ignored.”
Suspension of sentence of fine with or without conditions depends on facts of each case and nature of the offence: SC
“Appellate Courts must also keep in mind that the conditions imposed while suspending sentence of fine, should not be such that they are impossible to comply with, for such condition may amount to defeating the appellant’s right of appeal against the order of conviction.”
Juvenile tried as adult cannot be denied bail solely due to absence of male member in family to supervise him: MP High Court
The primary objective of the JJ Act is the rehabilitation of juveniles rather than punishment. The grant or denial of bail/suspension should be based on the individual’s conduct and circumstances, not solely on the severity of the offense.
Read why Gujarat HC dismissed Asaram Bapu’s plea for suspension of life sentence in rape case
Asaram Bapu was sentenced to life imprisonment for offences punishable under Sections 376 and 377 of the IPC for raping a sevika at Surat Ashram, in the name of her promotion as an orator for religious discourses.
Bombay HC denies bail to BRAHMOS former engineer convicted for sharing secret information of BRAHMOS Missiles to Pakistan
When the question of National security and safety arises, it is quite serious than the cases of gruesome murder and in the present circumstances, the Court is not prepared to risk the National security and safety.
Ujjain Sinhast Terror Alarm | MP High Court refuses to suspend sentence of man accused of creating potential Communal Disturbance
The prosecution alleged that the appellant, along with a co-accused, conspired to create disturbance during the Sinhast occasion at Ujjain by leaving behind the bag with explosive substances and forged identity documents to falsely implicate a particular community.
‘Grant of Parole not to be treated as Suspension of Sentence’; Gujarat HC Grants 15 days Parole to Life Convict in 2002 Godhra Riots
The Court applied the doctrine of harmonious construction and observed that granting of parole would not amount to any intervention in pending proceedings before Supreme Court under Section 389 of CrPC
[Dishonour of cheque] Rajasthan HC suspends sentence of convict and grants him bail till final disposal of Revision
Rajasthan High Court said that the hearing of revision is likely to take more time, thus, it is a fit case for suspending the sentence awarded to the convict.
‘Societal interest & purity in politics need to be balanced’; Kerala High Court suspends Lakshadweep MP, Mohammed Faizal’s conviction
Kerala High Court suspended Lakshadweep MP, Mohammed Faizal’s conviction and sentence of imprisonment until the disposal of appeal against the decision of Sessions Court
No patent infirmity in the order of conviction to render it erroneous; Kerala High Court rejects suspension of sentence to the husband in ‘Vismaya dowry death case’
The atrocities against women in their matrimonial homes are on the rise, and women committing suicide unable to bear the cruelty and harassment on demand of dowry are also rampant.
Uphaar Case | Manner in which judicial records tampered revealed well-planned & methodical attempt to subvert justice system: Suspending sentence of Ansal brothers would amount eroding faith of public? Read Del HC’s decision
Delhi High Court: Stating that the manner in which Court records tampered was insidious and revealed a well-planned and methodical attempt to
Raj HC | Court allows application for suspension of sentences; held, mere possession of a harmful weapon does not indicate perpetrator
Rajasthan High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Sandeep Mehta and Abhay Chaturvedi, JJ. allowed an application of suspension of the sentence
Raj HC | Court grants bail in view of prolonged period of imprisonment
Rajasthan High Court: P.K. Lohra, J. granted bail and suspended the sentences of the applicant passed by the District Judge. In the
Raj HC | Post mortem report findings state no injury on the deceased caused by a blunt weapon; Court grants bail
Rajasthan High Court: A Division Bench of Sandeep Mehta and Abhay Chaturvedi, JJ., allowed an application for suspension of sentences and granted
J&K HC | Bail denied; no relief granted under S. 426 of J&K CrPC
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The Division Bench of Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Sanjay Kumar Gupta, JJ. dismissed this petition as no special
Raj HC | Suspension of sentence due to pendency of appeal proceedings; bail application granted
Rajasthan High Court: Manoj Kumar Garg, J., suspended the sentence awarded to the appellants by the trial court and allowed the bail
Hardik Patel moves SC seeking suspension of his conviction in 2015 riots case; SC refuses urgent hearing
Supreme Court: The Court has refused to accord urgent hearing to Congress leader Hardik Patel’s plea challenging the Gujarat High Court order
J&K | Appeal pending for 5 years with no chance being heard in near future is a ground for enlargement on bail
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The Bench of Gita Mittal, CJ and Tashi Rabstan, J. allowed the application filed for seeking suspension