While a 2018 amendment to the PCA clearly criminalized offering bribes, courts have interpreted its application differently for cases prior to the amendment. NEW DELHI: In a notable case that could affect corruption cases filed before 2018, the Supreme Court of India will decide whether offering a bribe is punishable under the Prevention of Corruption […]
The Supreme Court of India on November 29 overturned Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi’s conviction for cheating and abetment of suicide, stating that a broken relationship does not equate to criminal conduct without evidence of intent. The Court emphasized that emotional distress alone does not warrant abetment charges unless clear intent is established.
Today, On 6th June, The Supreme Court ruled that compensating victims in criminal cases should not reduce the accused’s sentence. Such payments aim to rehabilitate victims, not to mitigate punishment, and using compensation to lessen sentences would disrupt criminal justice. The court stressed the importance of considering victims separately from sentencing and directed additional compensation for the convicts.
