Supreme Court Addresses Juvenility in Sentencing: "Courts Must Uncover the Truth Beyond Procedural Barriers," Overturns Life Sentence Due to Procedural Lapses and Orders Immediate Release with Rehabilitation Under Juvenile Justice Laws

Supreme Court Addresses Juvenility in Sentencing: “Courts Must Uncover the Truth Beyond Procedural Barriers,” Overturns Life Sentence Due to Procedural Lapses and Orders Immediate Release with Rehabilitation Under Juvenile Justice Laws

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court overturned the life imprisonment sentence imposed on the appellant, stating it exceeded the upper limit prescribed under juvenile laws. While upholding the conviction, the Court…
Orissa High Court Invalidates Screening Committee Decision: "No Recovery of Excess Payment Without Reasoned Justification," Emphasizes Compliance with Natural Justice and Protection of Group-C Employees from Arbitrary Recoveries

Orissa High Court Invalidates Screening Committee Decision: “No Recovery of Excess Payment Without Reasoned Justification,” Emphasizes Compliance with Natural Justice and Protection of Group-C Employees from Arbitrary Recoveries

Court’s Decision: The Orissa High Court quashed the Screening Committee's decision and the associated Office Order dated May 30, 2023, which downgraded the petitioner’s pay scale and directed recovery of…