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Smt. Murti v. State
Rajasthan HCCRLA/689/1999
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court quashed a three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for a 73-year-old elderly school teacher accused under Section 326 IPC for stabbing her husband. The offense was committed nearly 28 years ago. The court, noting her age, health, and lack of prior convictions without embellishments, ordered immediate release. In lieu of imprisonment, a duty-free fine range of Rs. 25,000/- to 50,000
What did the court decide?
The sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment (R.I.) was quashed. The appellant was released immediately under Section 481 IPC. A fresh sentence of rigorous imprisonment for three years and a fine