In light of the discussion in the preceding paragraphs, the expression 'release' has to be read accordingly.  In this context, we a...

  INTRODUCTION (2-3 marks) Torture and third-degree methods represent the antithesis of constitutional democracy and civilised governance....

 In this regard, it must be noted that for exercise of powers of the appellate court for enhancement of sentence in an appeal filed either b...

 Here, in the present case, though it appears that petitioner was  transferred to the close prison on 03.12.2024, the matter was put before ...

  Thus, the Cr.P.C. and BNSS have exhaustive provisions for ensuring the presence of the accused including the convicted accused so that the...

Therefore, the benefit of the first proviso to sub section (1) has only been given to the under-trial prisoners with retrospective effect an...

 It would be a travesty of justice if the petitioner is unable to secure the benefit of bail order for his inability to furnish local surety...

xvi. We direct the Registry to forward a copy of this judgment to all the High Courts in the country. The High Courts may consider the feasi...

 Before adverting to the submissions and to ascertain, whether the applicant has made out a case for suspension of sentence, it is necessary...

 It is also of some significance to note that whereas under Section 357(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure a fine of Rs. 5000/- can be imp...

  1) Supreme court guidelines for releasing convict prematurely on remission This Court also issued certain guidelines as to the basis on wh...

This Court also issued certain guidelines as to the basis on which a convict can be released prematurely and they are as under: 1. Whether t...

  To consider the prayer for premature release of the "life convicts" , police report was called for on the following points: (i) ...

It is thus apparent that except the prisoners of these categories the rest of the prisoners are entitled to the benefit of remission under t...

  Similarly, it was incumbent upon the learned Addition Sessions Judge, Akot either to call for required information in the context of the f...

  The petitioner has applied  for special remission on account of 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar which fell on 14.04.2016...

  In the context of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC) in India, the concepts of remission and commutation of a sentence pertain to the modi...

  Bearing in mind the aforesaid principles of law, the endeavour on the part of the Court, therefore, should be to see as to whether the cas...

 Thus, from the above it is evident that the suggestion made by the defence counsel to a witness in the cross-examination if found to be inc...

With a view to ameliorate the problems a number of directions are sought. We have examined the directions which we reproduce hereinafter wit...