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2017 (1) TMI 1576 - SC - Indian LawsApplication seeking Direction to treat sentence imposed relating to two different complaints to run concurrently - Held that: - Whether or not the discretion is to be exercised in directing sentences to run concurrently would depend upon the nature of the offence/offences and the facts and circumstances of each case. In the present case, the appellant was earlier convicted under Section 22 NDPS Act and subsequently convicted under Section 27(b)(ii) and Section 28 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 - Considering the nature of the offences for which the appellant was convicted and the facts and circumstances of the case, it is deemed appropriate to direct that the sentences imposed on the appellant in FIR No.37 and Complaint No.638 shall run concurrently - the fine amount and the default sentence or sentences are maintained. Appeal allowed.
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