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NATHU RAM VS STATE

Rajasthan High Court · 19 Feb 2021

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Court
Rajasthan High Court
Bench
Jodhpur
Date
19 Feb 2021
Citation / case number
CRLRF / 1 / 2020

Summary

What would be the nature of an offence (whether cognizable or non-cognizable) punishable by imprisonment which “may extend to three years”-Held-For determination of nature of offence, maximum punishment that may be awarded for that particular offence is relevant and not minimum sentence-Offences under laws other than IPC punishable with imprisonment which “may extend to three years” shall fall within classification II under Part II of First Schedule CrPC and shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

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