Impossible Condition To Deposit Money Shouldn't Be Imposed To Suspend Sentence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that imposing an impossible condition to deposit money while suspending a convict’s sentence violates the right to appeal and Article 21 of the Constitution. The case involved Ashok Sirpal, convicted for embezzlement and fined Rs. 95 lakhs. The Delhi High Court suspended his sentence on a personal bond, but the CBI challenged this, arguing the fine was not suspended. The Supreme Court emphasized that conditions for suspending sentences should not be impossible to meet, as this defeats the right to appeal. The court dismissed the CBI’s appeal, highlighting the need for reasonable conditions that do not infringe on constitutional rights.