Concurrent sentences u/s. 427 of Cr. PC not awarded in separate trials for different transactions

Shiva Packages & anr Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & anr (Himachal Pradesh High Court)

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that concurrent running of the sentences is permissible only if the offences have arisen out of the single transaction. Accordingly, concurrent sentences cannot be awarded u/s. 427 of Cr. PC in cases where there is different transactions and different judgements.

Facts- The respondent No.2/complainant filed a complaint against the petitioner. The petitioner-accused was convicted and a compensation of ₹1,16,050/- was ordered to be

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