KANTA PRASHAD vs DELHI ADMINISTRATION(and connected appeal)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 120B and Section 224/109 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The court ruled that the District Magistrate had the authority to tender a pardon under Section 337 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as the Court of Special Judge is deemed a Court of Session under Sections 8(3) and 9 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1952. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the sentences of imprisonment imposed by the Special Judge.