Parvinder Kansal vs The State Of Nct Of Delhi

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal filed under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging the adequacy of the life sentence imposed under Sections 302, 364A, and 201 IPC for the murder and kidnapping of a child. The Court held that the victim's appeal for enhancement of sentence to death penalty was not maintainable under Section 372, as it only allows appeals in cases of acquittal or lesser offenses, while the State can appeal under Section 377 for inadequate sentences. The High Court's dismissal of the appeal was upheld, reinforcing the distinction between victim and State rights in sentencing appeals.