STATE OF PUNJAB versus DEEPAK MATTU

STATE OF PUNJAB versus DEEPAK MATTU

Suspension of conviction for public servants convicted of corruption should be permitted only in exceptional cases; delay in appeal and arguable points are insufficient grounds, and the High Court can modify its own interlocutory orders before final disposal.

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Parties
Appellant: State of Punjab; Respondent: Deepak Mattu
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
18 September 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Suspension of Conviction, Modification of Interlocutory Order, Powers Under S.389 Cr.p.c., Prevention of Corruption Act
Criminal Law Corruption Law Suspension of Conviction Modification of Interlocutory Order Powers Under S.389 Cr.p.c. Prevention of Corruption Act

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Parties

State of Punjab

Appellant

Deepak Mattu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether suspension of conviction under s.389 Cr.P.C. should be granted in corruption cases against public servants
  2. 2 Whether High Court can modify its own interlocutory order

Ratio Decidendi

Suspension of conviction for public servants convicted of corruption should be permitted only in exceptional cases; delay in appeal and arguable points are insufficient grounds, and the High Court can modify its own interlocutory orders before final disposal.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Both impugned orders of the High Court are set aside.
  • No costs awarded.