Venugopalan v. State of Kerala & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2008
Altamas Kabir; Markandey Katju
Criminal Appeal No.2058 of 2008
criminal sentence_modified

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The Supreme Court confirmed the conviction but set aside the imprisonment sentence after noting the fine had been paid.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL No.2058 OF 2008
[Arising out of SLP(Crl.)No.6770 of 2008]
VENUGOPALAN ... Appellant(s)
VERSUS
STATE OF KERALA & ANR. ... Respondent(s)
Leave granted.
Having heard learned counsel for the respective parties, and the submissions made on behalf of the appellant, that the fine amount of Rs.25,000/- has already been deposited, we while confirming the conviction, set aside the sentence regarding imprisonment.
The
ORDER
and order of the High Court is modified accordingly.
The appeal is disposed of with the aforesaid modification of the order impugned. ...................J.
(ALTAMAS KABIR) ...................J.
(MARKANDEY KATJU)
New Delhi, December 17, 2008.