Supreme Court observes if escaped convict already serving life term is subsequently convicted, Subsequent sentence will run concurrently with previous life sentence

Supreme Court observes if escaped convict already serving life term is subsequently convicted, Subsequent sentence will run concurrently with previous life sentence

 In the case of State of Andhra Pradesh v. Vijayanagram Chinna Redappa, the division bench comprising Justices V. Ramasubramanian and Justice Pankaj Mithal recently set free a life convict, who despite being granted remission by Andhra Pradesh government, was not released on the ground that his sentence for a subsequent Read more

 Supreme Court Clarifies: 3-Month Limit for Preventive Detention Applies Only at Initial Stage till Advisory Board's Report

 Supreme Court Clarifies: 3-Month Limit for Preventive Detention Applies Only at Initial Stage till Advisory Board’s Report

Subheading: Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Detention Order Under Andhra Pradesh Act In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has provided clarification on the application of the 3-month limit for preventive detention under Article 22(4)(a) of the Constitution. The Court dismissed an appeal by a detenu who challenged a Read more

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