Criminal Trial

Sentence

— Minimum statutory sentence — Award of — Interference with, by Supreme Court by grant of special leave under Art. 136 — Impermissibility — Special leave granted on quantum of sentence when minimum punishment prescribed under law awarded — Propriety — Held, though leave was granted on quantum of sentence but in view of the fact that the court has awarded minimum punishment prescribed under law, it would not be possible to give any relief to appellants — Appeal dismissed, (2006) 5 SCC 512-A

Penal Code, 1860

— S. 304-B — Award of minimum statutory sentence of seven years under — Interference with, by Supreme Court by grant of special leave under Art. 136 — Impermissibility, (2006) 5 SCC 512-B