MOHD.MAQBOOL TANTRAY vs STATE OF J & K

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal under TADA, emphasizing that the appellant had undergone 11½ years of imprisonment and had shown remorse through a confession. The Court noted that the trial lasted nearly 20 years, with most co-accused acquitted or discharged, and the appellant's involvement was limited to abduction rather than murder. Ultimately, the Court held that a reduction of the sentence to the time already served was appropriate, balancing the need for deterrent punishment with the specifics of the case, referencing Gurdeep Singh alias Deep v. State (Delhi Admn.) (2000) 1 SCC 498.