The High Court dismissed an application for suspension of sentence. Finding that the deceased sustained multiple injuries before death and allegations of cruelty existed, the court held that there was no basis to suspend the sentence, though it directed the listing of the underlying appeal for custody review.
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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
D.B. Criminal Misc. Suspension Of Sentence Application (Appeal) No. 446/2023
In
D.B. Criminal Appeal No.195/2022
Mohmmed Wasim Qureshi S/o Sh. Faqrudeen Qureshi, R/o House No. 6-7, Molana Sahab Ki Dargah, Char Darwaja Bahar, Ramganj Jaipur. (At Present Confined At Central Jail Jaipur).
----Applicant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan, Through P.P.
----Respondent
For Applicant(s) : Mr. Rajesh Goswami For Respondent(s) : Ms. Alka Bhatnagar, Addl. G.A. Mr. Syed Saadat Ali (for Complainant/Victim)
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ BHANDARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BHUWAN GOYAL
Order
20/09/2023
applicant has remained in custody for a period of about 6 years & 9 months and disposal of appeal is bound to take time. It is also contended that sentence provided for under Section 304-B I.P.C., is maximum 7 years, which may extend to life imprisonment.
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[SOSA-446/2023]
(2 of 2)
(BHUWAN GOYAL),J
(PANKAJ BHANDARI),J
AMIT/33
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the long custody period and the maximum sentence under Section 304-B IPC justify entertaining the application for suspension of sentence.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Mohmmed Wasim Qureshi
State Of Rajasthan
Pankaj Bhandari
Bhuwan Goyal
As recorded by the court registry
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