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The Defence of Justice at Trial: In Conversation with Nitya Ramakrishnan

Tomorrow at 4pm

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Arif Khan v. State of M.P. and Ors., Madhya Pradesh HC

The Court while dismissing the petition held that “when the consent of minor is immaterial at the time of commission of offence, then under no circumstances, her consent would become relevant for the purpose of compromise”.

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Arif Khan v. State of M.P. and Ors., Madhya Pradesh HC

A petition was filed under Sec. 482 of the Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR filed under the IPC & POCSO Act on the grounds that the parties had achieved a compromise. https://t.co/jWazMeAt1y

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Om Prakash v. State, 2019, Delhi HC

In assessing the quantum of sentence, the Court referred to the parameters laid down in the case of Khem Chand v State of Delhi ILR (2008) Supp. (5) Del 92, and reduced the sentence to 16 yrs rigorous imprisonment without remissions.

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#Judgments - #Sentencing under #POCSOAct

Om Prakash v. State, 2019, Delhi HC

The accused had appealed against the conviction under Sec 363/376(2)(i)/506 IPC & Sec 5(m)/6 of POCSO with a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for life, with fine. Read more https://t.co/TXPRNscOuM

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The State of Maharashtra v. Surajprasad @ Rajkumar

While deciding the quantum of sentence, the Court allowed the appeal filed by the State and sentenced the accused to rigorous imprisonment for life as provided under Sec 376(2)(f)(i) of the I.P.C. and Sec 4 & 6 of POCSO Act.

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#Judgments - #Sentencing under #POCSOAct

The State of Maharashtra v. Surajprasad @ Rajkumar, Bombay HC

The Court was considering 2 appeals, one by accused against conviction & second by the state seeking enhancement of sentence to maximum punishment. https://t.co/TXPRNscOuM

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In the matter of sentencing under the #POCSOAct, Courts are guided by “aggravating factors” such as death of victim, nature of crime, relationship of trust, & “mitigating factors” such as age of accused, financial condition of accused, etc.

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The POCSO Act is a special penal legislation intended to protect children from various kinds of sexual offences. The POCSO Act and Rules 2020 provide a framework for reporting, handling, and the manner of prosecuting sexual #OffencesAgainstChildren

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LiveLaw Practitioner Series: "Forensic Evidence In Sexual Offences Against Women And Children" By Justice K Kannan https://t.co/bKdtbMJ3Ih

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"In Court, be a lawyer first and an activist, second", Advocate Nandita Rao in Roots Resource virtual discussion
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Don't forget to tune in today at 3:30 PM (IST) to hear us in conversation with Advocate Nandita Rao.
We will be talking about the prosecutorial system, access to justice, and law practice.
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We are hosting a live interview with Advocate Nandita Rao on Saturday, 8 August at 3:30 pm, where we will talk about the prosecutorial system, access to justice, and law practice.

- in collaboration with @NyayaForum

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Motor Vehicle Accident - Steps involved to get Compensation

Step 3 - Verification of the documents by the Investigating Officer

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