RANDHIR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a Writ Petition under Article 32, quashed the conviction of the petitioner under Section 193 IPC, following its earlier decision in Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 353 of 1997, which set aside a similar conviction due to non-compliance with procedural requirements under Section 195 Cr.P.C. and Section 340 Cr.P.C. The Court held that the punishment was invalid as it lacked original jurisdiction to try the offence. The petitioner, having served his sentence, was barred from claiming compensation or initiating further proceedings related to the conviction, except in departmental matters concerning his service.