The court called the case an “unspeakable betrayal of trust” in handing down one of the strongest sentences seen in a POCSO case from the state in recent memory.
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Gauhati High Court Says Heinous Crime Alone Cannot Justify Denial Of Remission To Life Convicts
The High Court ruled that life convicts cannot be denied sentence remission solely based on the severity of their crime.
Moscow Politician’s Sentencing Condemned by Yabloko Party Former Leader Sergey Mitrokhin
Mitrokhin calls Kruglov’s 7-year sentence a return to the darkest times for disagreeing with Russia’s political course.
Appellate Court Reversing Acquittal Must Itself Hear Convict On Sentencing Says Supreme Court
The SC ruled that high courts which overturn acquittals cannot simply remand the matter to trial courts for sentencing but must hear the convict directly.
Prison Sentences for Retail Theft Doubled in 2025 Under New Cook County State’s Attorney Policies
A report found that tougher sentencing for retail theft was making a significant difference in Cook County’s criminal courts