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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-26

Santosh Sahadev Khajnekar vs The State Of Goa

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Santosh Sahadev Khajnekar
Respondent
The State Of Goa
Author
Sanjay Karol
Bench
Sanjay Karol

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court reviewed a criminal case where the appellant was convicted by the Children’s Court and sentenced under multiple sections of the IPC and the Goa Children’s Act. The appellant challenged the sentence in the High Court, which partly allowed the appeal and reduced the sentences. The case highlights the appellate process and the court's discretion in sentencing, emphasizing the importance of proportionality and judicial review. The Supreme Court's judgment underscores the need for balanced sentencing in juvenile cases, but the final decision details are not provided in the excerpt.

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