P (PLP)
KHANO‑Accused‑ — Petitioner Versus CROWN‑Complainant‑Respondent
| Citation | P (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | High Court |
| Bench Members | Bacon, J. C. |
| Parties | KHANO‑Accused‑ — Petitioner Versus CROWN‑Complainant‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 71---Accused (under S. 411) himself thief‑Fact of recovery only evidence of theft--- Recovery of stolen properly does not constitute separate offence ‑Conviction and sentences under Ss. 379 and 411 improper., The accused himself being the thief, the recovery of stolen property from his possession was in fact evidence of theft and cannot constitute a separate offence under section 411 Indian Penal Code. It was, improper to convict and sentence the accused under both sections 379 and 41. |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 71---Accused (under S. 411) himself thief‑Fact of recovery only evidence of theft--- Recovery of stolen properly does not constitute separate offence ‑Conviction and sentences under Ss. 379 and 411 improper., The accused himself being the thief, the recovery of stolen property from his possession was in fact evidence of theft and cannot constitute a separate offence under section 411 Indian Penal Code. It was, improper to convict and sentence the accused under both sections 379 and 41. as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case P (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Bacon, J. C..
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