Banwari S/O Babulal v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
Suspension of sentence allowed by Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench (DB) on 05/05/2026 in S.O.S.A. No. 2097/2025 arising out of D.B. Criminal Appeal No. 433/2025; appellants Banwari, Himmatsingh @ Himmatiya and Panwati Devi @ Pana convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 302/34 IPC; grounds relied on: case rests on circumstantial evidence, delay in recovery of lathi and rope from open place, inconclusive FSL blood group report, periods already served (about three years by applicants 1 and 2, over one year by applicant 3 who was on bail during trial); bail granted during pendency of appeal subject to trial Court satisfaction with appearance on 03.07.2026; certificate under Rule 311(3) Rajasthan High Court Rules annexed; neutral citation 2026:RJ-JP:18952-DB.
What did the court decide?
Suspension of execution of sentence during pendency of the criminal appeal; applicants admitted to bail subject to satisfaction of the trial Court; stipulated appearance before the High Court on 03.07.2026 and thereafter as and when called upon; office directed to send copy of order to the concerned trial Court through e-mail/fax.