CHHOTELAL versus STATE OF M.P.

CHHOTELAL versus STATE OF M.P.

No cause for interference; evidence against appellant credible. The punishment of life sentence must extend to the full life of the convicted, subject to any remission by the Government.

Parties
Appellant: Chhote Lal; Respondent: State of M.P.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
14 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Murder, Sentencing, Life Imprisonment
Criminal Law Rape Murder Sentencing Life Imprisonment

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Parties

Chhote Lal

Appellant

State of M.P.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of life imprisonment imposed should extend to the entire life of the accused subject to Government remissions
  2. 2 Whether evidence supports conviction under Sections 376(2) and 302 IPC

Ratio Decidendi

No cause for interference; evidence against appellant credible. The punishment of life sentence must extend to the full life of the convicted, subject to any remission by the Government.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appellant shall serve out the sentence of imprisonment up to the end of his life, subject to any remissions which the Government may choose to grant.
  • State Government directed to decide on appellant's continued detention or release within six months from today, considering he has been in custody since January 10, 1989.