The Supreme Court of India has been approached by an 88 year old man seeking its mercy against his conviction and sentence under the provisions of Essential Commodities Act.The Appeal, filed by one Mr. Madan Mohan Kabiraj, demands that he be given the benefit of the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.Mr. Kabiraj points out that the Essential Commodities Act prescribes a...
