offences of gravest
nature and inflicted death penalty to an offender convicted of rape
of a child and her murder. In back drop of this ... rape. However in
Shivaji, the Supreme Court was considering a case where the child
was murdered after raping her. In this case the convict, after
Such cases must be
treated differently. An accused can be convicted for
rape only if the court reaches a conclusion that the
intention ... means can a rape victim be called an accomplice. Rape leaves
a permanent scar on the life of the victim. Rape is a crime against
months
Provided that:
i) No remission will be granted to persons convicted
of rape or dowry deaths.
ii) The remission will not exceed ... remission of sentence
cannot be granted to prisoners convicted of rape or dowry
deaths.
The circular granting remission is authorised under
the law. It prescribes
sexual intercourse with her and the trial court rightly
convicted the accused of rape and sentenced him to life imprisonment
due to the gravity ... reversing
the conviction of the accused for the offence of rape and convicting
him under Section 376 of the IPC. It is apparent from
than seven years cannot be imposed. While imposing sentence on
persons convicted of rape, the court must be careful and must not overlook
requirement ... what should be the approach of the courts while
sentencing accused convicted of rape. We shall examine the present case in
light of the above
convict in order to maintain
majesty of law.
35.
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On contrary learned defence Advocate appearing
on behalf of convict submitted that convict is first ... defence Advocate appearing on behalf of convict
carefully.
37. In present case convict has attempted to commit
rape upon minor prosecutrix aged nine years
eligible for
premature release under the
Advisory Board Scheme :-
(i) Prisoners convicted of
rape, dacoity, terrorist crimes,
offences against the State or
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prisoners sentenced ... eligible for premature
release under the Advisory Board
Scheme.
i. Prisoners convicted of
rape, forgery, dacoity,
terrorist, crimes, offences
against the State or Prisoners
sentenced
Gopi Shanker And Ors. vs State Of Rajasthan on 21 July, 1966
Equivalent citations: AIR1967RAJ159
person accused of an offence for murder or for rape has been convicted and punished with heavier sentence, the appellate Court is not to enlarge ... were convicted for a lesser offence of wrongful confinement and A3, A6, A8 and A10 were convicted for a major offence of rape
This was a case where a person was charged with rape, and was convicted of abetment of rape. The learned Judge rested the conviction under ... therefore, of opinion that Sanwaria appellant can be convicted of the offence of abetment of rape by Balmukan and Surjia, even though
