https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458506 Prolonged incarceration and inordinate delay in hearing an appeal can justify suspension of the remaining sentence under Section 389 CrPC, even in NDPS matters, because the right to speedy justice under Article 21 remains relevant after conviction. Post-conviction suspension is exceptional, but long custody, delay not attributable to the convict, and the risk of indefinite imprisonment are material factors. Prior convictions are relevant to the discretion, yet they do not create an absolute bar where substantial sentence has already been undergone and early hearing is unlikely. On those considerations, the appellant was granted suspension of sentence and release on bail. en-us Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:35:30 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458506 Prolonged incarceration and inordinate delay in hearing an appeal can justify suspension of the remaining sentence under Section 389 CrPC, even in NDPS matters, because the right to speedy justice under Article 21 remains relevant after conviction. Post-conviction suspension is exceptional, but long custody, delay not attributable to the convict, and the risk of indefinite imprisonment are material factors. Prior convictions are relevant to the discretion, yet they do not create an absolute bar where substantial sentence has already been undergone and early hearing is unlikely. On those considerations, the appellant was granted suspension of sentence and release on bail. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458506