ADVERTISEMENT
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}
NON-REPORTABLE
SPONSORED
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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