Pre-Sentence Hearing On A Separate Date Not Mandatory: SC [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

17 April 2019 11:35 AM IST

"Depending on the facts and circumstances, a separate date may be required for hearing on sentence, but it is equally permissible to argue on th question of sentence on the same day if the parties wish to do so."

The Supreme Court has observed that there is no bar on the pre-sentencing hearing taking place on the same day after passing the judgment of conviction, if the accused and the prosecution are ready to submit their arguments. The bench comprising Justice NV Ramana, Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar and Justice Indira Banerjee observed that the object of Section 235 (2) of the Code...

Pre-Sentence Hearing On A Separate Date Not Mandatory: SC [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

"Depending on the facts and circumstances, a separate date may be required for hearing on sentence, but it is equally permissible to argue on th question of sentence on the same day if the parties wish to do so."

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