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Supreme Court Reaffirms: “Imprisonment for Remainder of Natural Life” Is Constitutional, and Clemency Orders Cannot Be Sat in Appeal Over

Introduction Four writ petitions filed directly under Article 32 by convicts sentenced to "imprisonment for the remainder of natural life" — some through judicial sentencing, others following commutation of death…

Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Haryana Remission Policies – 2002 Policy (Art. 161) Prevails Over 2008 Policy for Appellant

In a significant ruling on remission policies, the Supreme Court has held that the appellant, convicted for murder, is entitled to consideration under the more beneficial 2002 Haryana Remission Policy…

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Bombay HC: Girl Won’t Falsely Accuse Father of Rape Over Studies or Marriage Fears – Upholds Life Term in POCSO Case

The Bombay High Court has rejected the defence theory of "false implication" raised by a father convicted for repeatedly raping his minor daughter, holding that no child would level such…

Supreme Court Acquits Man After 12 Years, Citing Flawed Eyewitness Testimony

The Court overturned a murder conviction, highlighting the importance of consistent and credible witness accounts. The Supreme Court of India recently acquitted Vinobhai in a murder case (Criminal Appeal No.…

Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21

On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…

Supreme Court Grants Bail to PAC Personnel Convicted in 1987 Hashimpura Massacre

The Supreme Court today granted bail to ten members of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) who were convicted by the Delhi High Court in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre…

Supreme Court Sets Framework for Upholding Fair Trial and Legal Aid Standards

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The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. 771 of 2024, issued detailed guidelines to strengthen procedural fairness in…

P&H high court stated that, Trial courts have no power to impose lifelong imprisonment without remission

The Punjab and Haryana high court has stated that trial courts don't have any power to impose the penalty of Life time imprisonment in the absence of remission or parole.…