P.N. Mohanan Nair vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's sentences under Sections 13(2) read with 13(1)(c) and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, along with Section 409 IPC, and Sections 465 and 471 IPC, should run concurrently as the allegations constituted a single transaction despite being split into separate prosecutions. The Court emphasized the discretionary power under Section 427(1) Cr.P.C. to direct concurrent sentences when the offenses arise from the same set of facts. The appeals were disposed of with the direction for concurrent sentences, allowing for consequential reliefs for the appellant's release from custody.