IPC S. 359 – Mildness of the crime – Sentencing

Mildness of the crime ought to be taken into account at the stage of sentencing

IPC , Section 359 and 361 – Sentencing – Although the offence as defined under Section 359 and 361 of IPC has no ingredient necessitating any use of force or establishing any oblique intentions, nevertheless the mildness of the crime ought to be taken into account at the stage of sentencing.

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