EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025 · 6 MIN
Jameela & ors. vs. State of MP 2025 INSC 1121
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The Court underscored Article 20(1) of the Constitution, holding that an accused cannot be convicted under a penal provision absent on the statute book when the alleged act occurred. The conviction under Section 195-A IPC was set aside, reflecting the constitutional safeguard against retrospective criminal laws, but the sentence under Section 506-B IPC was rigorously maintained due to robust evidence.Statutes Involved:1. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC): Section 305, Section 506-B, Section 195-A 2. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.PC): Section 374(2), Section 3943. Constitution of India: Article 20, Clause (1)
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The Court underscored Article 20(1) of the Constitution, holding that an accused cannot be convicted under a penal provision absent on the statute book when the alleged act occurred. The conviction under Section 195-A IPC was set aside, reflecting the constitutional safeguard against retrospective criminal laws, but the sentence under Section 506-B IPC was rigorously maintained due to robust evidence.Statutes Involved:1. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC): Section 305, Section 506-B, Section 195-A 2. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.PC): Section 374(2), Section 3943. Constitution of India: Article 20, Clause (1)
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