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december 2025

Supreme Court of India · 2025-12-05

Sandeep Singh Thakur vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Sandeep Singh Thakur
Respondent
The State Of Madhya Pradesh

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court intervened in a criminal case where the appellant sought suspension of his sentence. The Court, after considering the case details and interactions with the parties, found a possibility of reconciliation and marriage between the appellant and the prosecutrix, leading to the quashing of the conviction and sentence. The Court's decision was based on the unique circumstances and the potential for restorative justice. This case highlights the Court's discretionary power to promote reconciliation in criminal matters.

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