Supreme Court of India
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Sheikh Shahid
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PENAL CODE, 1860: c s.376 - Conviction by trial court - Sentence of 7 years imposed - Reduced by High Court to the period already undergone which was about six months only- HELD: The only reason indicated by the High Court being that accused belonged to rural areas, can neither be considered adequate I nor special -· Requirement of law is cumulative - Order of High Court is clearly unsustainable and is set aside - Sentencing - Principles explained.…
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