The State of Maharashtra v. Nandu Shantaram Jagtap
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal appeal, the State sought enhancement of the sentence for kidnapping. The Court found the sentence appropriate given the age of victim and accused, and the nature of the incident, noting family connections between parties.
What did the court decide?
Appeal dismissed, sentence unchanged.
What the court decided
(4)APEALNo.4922018(J).odt
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.492 OF 2018
The State of Maharashtra, (Through Karveer Police Station, District – Kolhapur)
... Appellant
Versus
Shri.Nandu Shantaram Jagtap, Age – 27 years, R/o. - Vadanage, Tal. Karveer, District – Kolhapur.
... Respondent
Mr.A.R.Kapadnis, APP for the Appellant/State.
CORAM : A.M.BADAR J.
DATED : 4th SEPTEMBER 2019.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the sentence awarded for kidnapping under Section 363 IPC is to be enhanced on appeal?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
The State of Maharashtra
- respondent
Shri Nandu Shantaram Jagtap
Coram
A.M. BADAR
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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