Supreme Court calls for a sentencing policy to ensure uniformity
New Delhi, May 18 -- Sentencing shall not be a mere lottery, the Supreme Court said on Friday, directing the Union government to submit a report within six months on the feasibility of introducing a comprehensive sentencing policy in India to ensure uniformity and fairness in sentencing.
A bench of justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti emphasised the necessity of a such a policy, underscoring that sentencing should not be judge-centric and must avoid unwarranted disparities.
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In criminal justice, a sentencing policy serves as a guiding framework for judges to determine appropriate punishments for convicted individuals. It outlines principles,...
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