PATRAM Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) A reply has been filed on behalf of the non - petitioners.

(2.) HEARD . Perused the relevant record. The petitioner -Patram was convicted by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Gangapur City, by his Judgment dated 6.2.76 passed in Sessions Case No. 158/74 for the offence Under Section 302/149 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 100/ -, in default of payment of fine further undergo R.I. for one month. He was also convicted for the offences Under Sections 147/307 and 323 IPC and sentenced to R.I. for 1 1/2 years, 3 years and six months respectively.

(3.) ADMITTEDLY the offence was committed in Rajasthan. The petitioner was also tried, convicted and sentenced by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Gangapur City. Therefore for the purpose of his shortening of sentence and premature release, the provisions of Rajasthan Prisoners (Shortening of Sentence) Rules, 1958 shall apply. As per reply filed by the non -petitioners, the relevant record for considering his case for shortening of sentence and premature release has already been called from Central Jail, Gwalior and the reports of the concerned District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police will also be called and his case will be placed before the Advisory Board in the next meeting.