Supreme Court suspends sentence of murder convict in custody for past 14 years
The convict was charged with offence under Sections 147, 148, 302 read with Section 149 of the Penal Code, 1860.
Justice Sanjay Karol
Section 59 of Food Safety and Standards Act overrides Sections 272 and 273 of Penal Code: Supreme Court
Supreme Court in the instant matter explained that when offence under Sections 272 and 273 was made out, offence under Section 59 of FSSA would be attracted.
Explained| SC verdict on inconsistency between penal provisions under Food Adulteration Act and Food Safety & Standards Act
“The punishment under PFA and the penalty under the FSSA cannot be imposed on the violator for the same misbranding because it will amount to double jeopardy, which is prohibited under Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India.”
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjay Karol
Justice Sanjay Karol served the High Courts of Tripura and Patna as Chief Justice before his elevation as a Supreme Court Judge on 06-02-2023.
Know Thy Judge| 5 Judges who have received President’s nod for appointment as Supreme Court Judges
With the Govt. of India notifying the appointment of the Judges, read more about the new appointees and what it means for Supreme Court’s Judges’ strength.