Jasvir Kaur vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court modified the sentence of the appellant, a wife convicted under Section 420 IPC for cheating, reducing her imprisonment from two years to one year while maintaining the fine of Rs. 2,000. The Court emphasized the need for careful consideration in sentencing, noting that the appellant had a subsidiary role compared to her husband, who played the primary role in the offence. The judgment highlights the importance of individualized sentencing based on the relative involvement of co-accused in criminal acts.