Supreme Court of India · 2009-02-26
Karipi Rasheed Ahmed vs State Of A.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SC (SUPP) 2077
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Karipi Rasheed Ahmed
- Respondent
- State Of A.P
- Author
- Lokeshwar Singh Panta
- Bench
- B. Sudershan Reddy, Lokeshwar Singh Panta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to A-1 while dismissing the special leave petition of A-2 due to non-compliance with court orders. The Court upheld the conviction of A-1 and A-2 under Sections 384 and 506 IPC for extortion and criminal intimidation, respectively, confirming the sentences of one year simple imprisonment and fines. The judgment emphasized the need for accountability in cases involving threats and coercion in business transactions, reinforcing the legal principles surrounding extortion and unlawful confinement.