State ( Nct ) Of Delhi vs Shreepal

ik-139653084 Delhi High Court 20 November 2025 • 5 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

M.L. Yadav Counsel Respondent Prashant Counsel Respondent Shubhi Gupta Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State (NCT) of Delhi Appellant Shreepal Respondent

Case Significance

State ( Nct ) Of Delhi vs Shreepal is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 20, 2025 (citation: ik-139653084). Two cross-appeals arose from a trial where Shreepal was convicted under Sections 452/392/397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act for house robbery with a weapon, but was released on probation by the trial court; the State appealed the probation order while Shreepal appealed the conviction. The court examined whether probation was available for offences under Section 397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act, holding that since neither provision contains a non obstante clause excluding the Probation of Offender The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: M.L. Yadav (counsel for respondent), Prashant (counsel for respondent), Shubhi Gupta (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Two cross-appeals arose from a trial where Shreepal was convicted under Sections 452/392/397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act for house robbery with a weapon, but was released on probation by the trial court; the State appealed the probation order while Shreepal appealed the conviction. The court examined whether probation was available for offences under Section 397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act, holding that since neither provision contains a non obstante clause excluding the Probation of Offenders Act, the court retained discretion. The State's appeal was dismissed based on reports confirming Shreepal had not been involved in any other case post-release, and Shreepal's appeal was disposed of as not pressed.

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