Tag: Appellate process
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Law on Suspension of Sentence: SC Stays Delhi HC Ruling
Understanding the Law on Suspension of Sentence The term “suspension of sentence” refers to a legal mechanism by which a convicted person’s punishment is paused, pending the outcome of an appeal or other judicial review. In Indian criminal law, this can mean staying the execution of a sentence, postponing imprisonment, or allowing the convict to…
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Unnao Rape: Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar
Background to the Unnao Rape Case The Unnao rape case has remained a focal point of India’s legal and political discourse since 2019. A young woman publicly accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar of rape, triggering a cascade of investigations, trials, and appeals. The matter not only raised questions about the safety…