Sentence Can Be Enhanced In Convict's Appeal Only By Giving Him Notice Of Enhancement: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has reiterated that the power of a High Court to enhance sentence awarded to a convict, while considering his appeal, can only be exercised after giving him the notice of enhancement. Kumar Ghimirey was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by the Trial Court finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a seven year old girl. The Sikkim High Court, in his...