Kalpe Sahu v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court in a special application quashed the order of the Additional Sessions Judge which rejected a petition to compound the offence after conviction, as the compromiser had already been convicted for a serious offence.
What did the court decide?
The CRLMC stands rejected. No interim relief granted as it has been set aside.
What the court decided
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether an order accepting the accused's compromise in a pending appeal after conviction for a heinous offence can be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Whether the citation of B.S. Joshi and Nikhil v. State assists the petitioner when the offence is non-compoundable and serious.
Whether the pending appeal against conviction imposes restrictions on quashing the order of rejection of compromise petition.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Kalpe Sahu
- respondent
State of Odisha
Coram
S. Pujahari
Case details
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