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Sunita Devi v. The State of Bihar & Anr

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Reported as [2024] 5 S.C.R. 629
Bench M.M. Sundresh and S.V.N. Bhatti JJ.
Decided 17 May 2024

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Issue for Consideration Need for a comprehensive sentencing policy. Trial against the accused under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 was conducted by the judicial officer in utmost haste and the accused was denied due opportunity to defend himself. Conviction and death sentence awarded was set aside by the High Court and a de novo trial was ordered, making certain observations against the Special Judge. Criminal Appeal Nos.3925-3927 of 2023 filed by the judicial officer. Criminal Appeal No.3924 of 2023 filed by the informant against the order of remittal for de novo

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