Neeraj Sharma vs The State Of Chhattisgarh
Case Significance
Neeraj Sharma vs The State Of Chhattisgarh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 3, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-6). Two appellants were convicted for kidnapping a Class 12 student for ransom and attempting to murder him, resulting in amputation of his right leg. The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Sections 307, 364-A and 392/397 IPC but modified sentences: Ashwani Kumar Yadav's sentence was reduced to time served (10 years), while Neeraj Sharma's bail was cancelled and he was directed to surrender. State compensation to the victim was enhanced from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakhs under Section 357A CrPC.</ The bench comprised Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and Sudhanshu Dhulia. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia.
Summary
Two appellants were convicted for kidnapping a Class 12 student for ransom and attempting to murder him, resulting in amputation of his right leg. The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Sections 307, 364-A and 392/397 IPC but modified sentences: Ashwani Kumar Yadav's sentence was reduced to time served (10 years), while Neeraj Sharma's bail was cancelled and he was directed to surrender. State compensation to the victim was enhanced from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakhs under Section 357A CrPC.
What was the outcome of Neeraj Sharma vs The State Of Chhattisgarh?
Two appellants were convicted for kidnapping a Class 12 student for ransom and attempting to murder him, resulting in amputation of his right leg. The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Sections 30...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-6)