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.
![After D Y Chandrachud Who Will Lead India’s Supreme Court ? [Succession of Chief Justices]](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ZAEAEE-CJI-CJI-CJI.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
With Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s term ending in November 2024, attention turns towards the succession plan for the Indian Supreme Court’s chief justices. The Chief Justice holds significant responsibilities, including shaping the judiciary’s future. Successive short tenures raise concerns about maintaining consistency in judicial policy and reform. The evolving leadership dynamic in the Supreme Court is closely monitored.
In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Indian government acknowledged the challenges in providing accurate nationwide data on illegal immigrants, citing the clandestine nature of their entry and the ongoing complexity of their detection, detention, and deportation. This response came following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, […]