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201312024_2024-12-04
4983 OF 2024
BADRILAL APPELLANT
VERSUS
ORDER
1. Leave granted.
2. We have heard learned counsel for the appellant as well as learned counsel
3. Two persons were accused and charged with the offence punishable under
Section 307 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code (for short ‘IPC’). One of the co-
4. The appellant herein was convicted for the offence punishable under Section
307 of the IPC and sentenced for a term of ten years rigorous imprisonment and
fine, by the trial Court. The aforesaid conviction and sentence was upheld by the
5. Learned counsel appearing for the appellant as well as for the complainant
submit that since the complainant and the accused belonged to the same family,
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they have settled the matter amicably and have entered into a compromise which
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Reason:
has been signed by both the parties. The complainant has no objection if the
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accused is given the benefit of the compromise and is not desirous of contesting
6. Learned counsel for both sides, accept the compromise, which has been
and uphold the conviction but reduce the sentence to the period already
liable to deposit the fine amount of ₹40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousand only), if not
already deposited, within a week. The fine amount, so deposited shall be paid to
the injured.
8. The appellant is, directed to be released forthwith, if not required in any other
case.
……………………….......................J.
(PANKAJ MITHAL)
……………………….......................J.
( SANDEEP MEHTA )
NEW DELHI
04th DECEMBER, 2024
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S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
BADRILAL PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH RESPONDENT(S)
CORAM :
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MEHTA