Supreme Court of India

E.K. Chandrasenan Etc. Etc. v. State of Kerala

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Reported as [1995] 1 S.C.R. 277
Bench Kuldip Singh and B.L. Hansaria JJ.
Decided 17 January 1995

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For the aforesaid reasons, we are of the view that the sentence of this accused also has to be enhanced.

Judgment, page 27

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Constitution of India-Arts. 136 and 142-Competency to issue suo motu rule of enhancement of sentence--Plenary jurisdiction under Art. 136-Scope of power under Art. 142. c Indian Penal Code, 1860-Sections 326/ 120- , 107, 109-Conspiracy to supply spurious liquor--Standard of proof-Supply of liquor by a jinn-Adulteration of liquor with poisonous material-Motive to derive wrongful gain-Concumnt findings-Active participation of four accused-70 consumers died and 24 lost eye sights pennanently-Award of maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Section 326-Grievous hurt-Supply of adulterated

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