Mangoo @ Mangal Singh vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC in the context of a criminal appeal where the appellant did not file a Special Leave Petition. The Court held that despite the appellant's failure to timely file, he was entitled to the benefit of a previous judgment that altered the conviction to Section 304 Part I IPC, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment among co-accused. The Court's decision was influenced by the principles of justice and fairness, ultimately allowing the appeal and modifying the sentence.