Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence to 25 Years Rigorous Imprisonment in Triple Murder Case, Concludes Death Penalty Not Warranted, Citing the Alternative of Life Imprisonment Due to Lack of Premeditation and Appellant’s Prior Good Conduct

Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence to 25 Years Rigorous Imprisonment in Triple Murder Case, Concludes Death Penalty Not Warranted, Citing the Alternative of Life Imprisonment Due to Lack of Premeditation and Appellant’s Prior Good Conduct

Court’s Decision: The court commuted the death sentence of the appellant to rigorous imprisonment for 25 years without the possibility of remission. The appellant was also fined Rs. 10,000 for…
Delhi High Court: Dismisses Petition Challenging Validity of Complaint Filed Under an Invalid Power of Attorney; Holds that Technical Defect Was Rectified by Subsequent Power of Attorney, Validating Proceedings Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act

Delhi High Court: Dismisses Petition Challenging Validity of Complaint Filed Under an Invalid Power of Attorney; Holds that Technical Defect Was Rectified by Subsequent Power of Attorney, Validating Proceedings Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act

Court’s DecisionThe Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a revision petition and directed the trial court to expedite the trial proceedings, which have been pending since…