ABRAR ETC. vs N.C.T. OF DELHI

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Reserved on: 12.02.2026 Pronounced on: 18.03.2026 + CRL.A. 567/2002 ABRAR ETC. .....Appellants Through: Mr.Mohd. Shamikh and Mr.Vaseem Mian, Advs. versus N.C.T. OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr.Aman Usman, APP with Mr.Manvendra Yadav, Adv. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT NAVIN CHAWLA, J. 1. This appeal has been filed, challenging the judgment dated 29.05.2002 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Shahadara District, Karkardooma Court, Delhi in SC No.16/2001, titled State v. Abrar & Anr., convicting the appellants of the offences under Sections 365/34, 302/34, 201/34 and Section 404 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as ‘IPC’). Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed CRL.A. 567/2002 Page 1 of 26 By:REYMON VASHIST Signing Date:18.03.2026 18:04:32 2. The appellants further challenge the order dated 29.06.2002 passed by the learned Trial Court, imposing the following punishment on them: Sections (IPC) Punishment 302 Rigorous Imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/- each and in default of payment of fine to undergo further Simple Imprisonment for one year. 365 Rigorous Imprisonment for a term of seven years and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/- each and in default of payment of fine to undergo further Simple Imprisonment for one year. 201 Rigorous Imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs.3,000/- each and in default of payment of fine to undergo further Simple Imprisonment for eight months. 404 Rigorous Imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs.3,000/- each and in default of payment of fine to undergo further Simple Imprisonment for eight months. 3. It is the case of the prosecution that on 24.08.2000, a missing perso