Supreme Court of India · 2019-11-04
The State Of Madhya Pradesh Home ... vs Man Singh
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2019 SUPREME COURT 5622
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh Home ...
- Respondent
- Man Singh
- Author
- Deepak Gupta
- Bench
- Aniruddha Bose, Deepak Gupta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed whether a High Court judge can exercise powers under Section 482 of the CrPC to alter a sentence previously imposed by the same High Court. The case involved Man Singh, who was convicted for forgery and related offences under the IPC. The court held that a High Court judge does have the authority to modify sentences under Section 482, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in ensuring justice.