The Delhi High Court emphasized that trial courts must have the conviction judgment prepared before declaring an accused guilty. This ruling came after a case where two men were ordered into custody before the judgment was ready. The court directed District and Sessions Judges to ensure proper procedures to safeguard the rights of the accused.
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared that trial courts do not possess the authority to sentence convicts to life imprisonment with the stipulation that it lasts for their “full life” or “until natural death.” This clarification was made by Justice Deepak Gupta, who emphasized that only the High Court […]
