RAJBIR @ RAJU AND ANR. versus STATE OF HARYANA

RAJBIR @ RAJU AND ANR. versus STATE OF HARYANA

The injuries sustained by the deceased indicate a barbaric murder; sentence should reflect the gravity of the crime against women.

Parties
Petitioner: Rajbir @ Raju; Petitioner: Mother of Rajbir; Respondent: State of Haryana
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
22 November 2010
Procedural Posture
SLP (crl.) / Order on Special Leave Petition
Outcome
Special Leave Petition adjourned; notices issued.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Crimes Against Women, Enhancement of Sentence, Framing of Charge
Criminal Law Sentencing Crimes Against Women Enhancement of Sentence Framing of Charge

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Parties

Rajbir @ Raju

Petitioner

Mother of Rajbir

Petitioner

State of Haryana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

SLP (crl.) / Order on Special Leave Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of petitioner No.1 should be enhanced to life sentence as awarded by the trial court
  2. 2 Directions regarding framing of charge in cases under s. 304B IPC

Ratio Decidendi

The injuries sustained by the deceased indicate a barbaric murder; sentence should reflect the gravity of the crime against women.

Court Disposition

Special Leave Petition adjourned; notices issued.

Orders

  • Notice to petitioner No.1 to show cause why sentence should not be enhanced to life sentence as awarded by trial court.
  • Notice to respondent-State regarding petitioner No.2.