Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court questioned the retroactive application of Section 479 of the BNSS, allowing bail for first-time undertrials. This provision, addressing prison overcrowding, provides a more lenient option for release after serving one-third of the maximum sentence. The Court instructed the Central government to clarify this and emphasized the urgency of addressing prison conditions nationwide.
Dismisses Undertrial Visitation Rights Petition In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has called for a response from the Delhi High Court concerning a petition filed by a judicial officer. This petition is particularly notable as it seeks to expunge adverse remarks made against the officer. The origins of this plea trace […]
