KULWANT SINGH versus AMARJIT SINGH AND TWO ORS. ETC.

High Court, having upheld conviction under section 307 IPC, should not have interfered with the sentence of imprisonment; instead, sentence of fine on Amarjit Singh is enhanced.

Parties: Appellant: Kulwant Singh; Respondent: Amarjit Singh; Respondent: Jagsir Singh
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 07 March 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Judgment
Outcome: Appeal partly allowed, petition dismissed
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Section 307 IPC, Section 27 Arms Act, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Sentencing Section 307 IPC Section 27 Arms Act Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Kulwant Singh

Appellant

Amarjit Singh

Respondent

Jagsir Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether High Court was correct in reducing Amarjit Singh's sentence after conviction under section 307 IPC
2 Whether High Court correctly disposed appeals arising from cross sessions cases

Ratio Decidendi

High Court, having upheld conviction under section 307 IPC, should not have interfered with the sentence of imprisonment; instead, sentence of fine on Amarjit Singh is enhanced.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed, petition dismissed

Orders

Enhanced fine imposed on Amarjit Singh to Rs. 25,000; in default, six months rigorous imprisonment
Fine payable within one month, to be paid to legal representatives of deceased Radha Krishan