How criminal antecedents of convict are relevant while deciding his application for suspension of sentence?

 The criminal antecedents of Respondent No. 2 also assume significance. The prosecution has brought on record multiple prior cases registered against him, including offences involving violence and use of arms. Though it has been contended that such cases arose out of political rivalry and have culminated in acquittal, such a contention cannot, at this stage, efface the relevance of antecedents as a factor in assessing the propriety of granting suspension of sentence. {Para 22}

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1864 OF 2026

DHAN JEE PANDEY Vs THE STATE OF BIHAR & ANOTHER 

Author: R. MAHADEVAN, J.

Citation: 2026 INSC 349.

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