Supreme Court of India · 2013-12-09
MANOJ @ PANU vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/27254
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MANOJ @ PANU
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- V. Gopala Gowda
- Bench
- V. GOPALA GOWDA SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant Manoj @ Panu under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder, and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, confirming the sentences of ten years rigorous imprisonment and fines. The Court noted that the appellant shot the victim Satender in a case of mistaken identity, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the need for deterrent punishment. The appeal for bail was rejected, affirming the High Court's decision to maintain the conviction and sentence.