Andhra Pradesh High Court|Thursday, 19 February 2026
AP HC Grants Bail in Crl.R.C.No.702 of 2019, Suspends Sentence
Crl.A.No.99 of 2017
Criminal
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Quick Answer
AP HC Grants Bail in Crl.R.C.No.702 of 2019, Suspends Sentence (2026) held that The court has the authority to suspend a sentence pending the disposal of a criminal revision under Section 438(1).
Summary
The case involves a petition filed under Section 438(1) seeking to suspend a sentence imposed by the Special Judge for offences under the SC/ST (PoA) Act. The petitioner requested bail pending the disposal of a criminal revision. The High Court of Andhra Pradesh allowed the petition, suspending the sentence and granting bail under specific conditions. The matter is set for further hearing on 13 March 2026.
Key Holdings
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The court has the authority to suspend a sentence pending the disposal of a criminal revision under Section 438(1).
