State Of H.P vs Nirmala Devi on 10 April, 2017
The Hon'ble Apex Court has recently considered this aspect in the case of State of H.P. Vs. Nirmala Devi (2017) 7 SCC 262 that after specifying particular term of imprisonment the use of words "and shall also be liable to fine" is provided under various sections of Indian Penal Code it is imperative to impose both the sentences i.e. imprisonment as well as fine. The convict is also liable to fine in addition to imprisonment. Since the State of U.P. has not preferred any appeal for enhancement of sentence, we are not inclined to enhance the sentence imposing fine.