Supreme Court of India · 2008-12-11
MOHAMMED ZABEENA vs PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, H.COURT OF A.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2001/914
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAMMED ZABEENA
- Respondent
- PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, H.COURT OF A.P.
- Author
- B.N. AGRAWAL,G.S. SINGHVI, , ,
- Bench
- B.N. AGRAWAL,G.S. SINGHVI, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant but reduced the sentence of imprisonment to the period already undergone, emphasizing that justice would be served by this adjustment. The Court allowed the appeals in part, maintaining the conviction while discharging the appellant from bail obligations. This decision reflects the Court's discretion in sentencing under the principles of justice and equity.