The Supreme Court of India approved premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi in the 2003 Madhumita Shukla murder case, emphasising reformative justice over retribution and noting he had spent nearly 22 years in prison before being granted relief.
Justice Sandeep Mehta, born on January 11, 1963, became a Supreme Court judge on November 9, 2023. He has extensive legal experience, having practiced in criminal and constitutional law. Notable judgments include the establishment of a Transgender Welfare Board in Assam and overturning a wrongful dowry death conviction. He served as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court prior to his elevation.
Three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, set to come into force on July 1 in India, aim to modernize and expedite the legal proceedings. Notable changes include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aimed at addressing delays and ensuring a more efficient justice delivery system.
