Overview
Special laws in India refer to statutes enacted to address specific types of offences or situations not fully covered by the Indian Penal Code (IPC). These laws often prescribe their own sentencing frameworks, which may differ from the general punishments under the IPC. The principal types of sentences under special laws include:
1. Statutory Minimum Sentences
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Many special laws prescribe mandatory minimum sentences for certain offences. Courts cannot impose a sentence less than the minimum prescribed by the statute, even by invoking constitutional powers (such as Article 142).
