Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Court Reduces Sentence in CHB Officials' House Trespass Case
Two former Chandigarh Housing Board officials were accused of entering someone's house without permission.
A court case started in 2012, and in 2024, they were initially given a six-month jail sentence.
However, after they appealed, the court acknowledged the long time the case took and the stress it caused the officials.
The appellate court decided to change the punishment to a small fine instead of jail time, recognizing the 'agony' they experienced during the lengthy trial.
The case started because a homeowner complained about the officials' actions.
Appellate court reduced the sentence of two former CHB officials in a 2012 house trespass case.
The officials were initially sentenced to six months in prison in 2024.
The court cited the officials' 12-year trial 'agony' in modifying the sentence.
The final verdict includes a fine of Rs 1,000 each for the retired officials.
The case stemmed from a complaint alleging unauthorized entry and threats.
- Who
- Two former Chandigarh Housing Board officials.
- What
- Appellate court modified a house trespass sentence.
- When
- Case started in 2012, sentence modified in 2025.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- Court cited trial 'agony' in reducing sentence.
Complainant
Court
Severity of Punishment
Complainant
The accused do not deserve any leniency as they committed house trespass.
Court
The court, while citing a Supreme Court Judgement, held that they should balance the interest of the individual and the concern of the society. Also they acknowledged the long duration of the trial and the stress it put on the officials, resulting in a reduced sentence.
- Original Offense
- House Trespass
- Year of Complaint
- 2012
- Initial Sentence
- 6 months imprisonment
- Modified Sentence
- Rs 1,000 fine
- Officials' Positions
- Former SDE and AE of CHB
- Appellate Court
- Additional District and Sessions Judge