Supreme Court of India

K.A. Abbas v. Sabu Joseph & Anr.

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Reported as [2010] 6 S.C.R. 822
Bench P. Sathasivam and H.L. Datiu JJ.
Decided 11 May 2010

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that modification of the sentence is not warranted in the facts and circumstances of the case, Criminal Appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 4099 of 2008 filed by the C complainant is dismissed.

Judgment, page 24

From the headnote

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: c ss. 357(3), 431 and 421 - Sentence of imprisonment for default in payment of compensation - Propriety of - Held: Imposition of such sentence is permissible - Payment of compensation is to accommodate the interest of the victims - In view of s. 431 compensation is a/so recoverable as a fine 0 - s. 421 provides for imprisonment for non-payment of fine - Sentence I Sentencing. s. 357(3) - Power of court to pay compensation - Scope and purpose of - Discussed - Use of such power is a constructive approach to crimes - Recommendation to the courts to use this

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