Bhaggi @ Bhagirath @ Naran vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
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Case Significance
Bhaggi @ Bhagirath @ Naran vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 5, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-82). The petitioner-convict, convicted for rape of a minor under Section 376AB IPC and POCSO Act, sought review of his sentence. The HC had commuted the capital punishment to life imprisonment for the remainder of natural life. The Supreme Court modified the sentence to 30 years rigorous imprisonment with Rs.1 lakh fine, noting the convict's age and that life imprisonment without remission possibility was disproportionate, while directing no release before completion of 30 years. The bench comprised Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal. The judgment was delivered by Justice C.T. Ravikumar.
Summary
The petitioner-convict, convicted for rape of a minor under Section 376AB IPC and POCSO Act, sought review of his sentence. The HC had commuted the capital punishment to life imprisonment for the remainder of natural life. The Supreme Court modified the sentence to 30 years rigorous imprisonment with Rs.1 lakh fine, noting the convict's age and that life imprisonment without remission possibility was disproportionate, while directing no release before completion of 30 years.
What was the outcome of Bhaggi @ Bhagirath @ Naran vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh?
The petitioner-convict, convicted for rape of a minor under Section 376AB IPC and POCSO Act, sought review of his sentence. The HC had commuted the capital punishment to life imprisonment for the rema...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-82)