Bilkis Bano Verdict
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Know India's Remission Laws
Bilkis Bano Case
In 2002, Bilkis Bano was a victim of gang rape, and her family members were murdered during the Gujarat riots
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Supreme Court's Ruling
The Supreme Court declared the release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case illegal, citing jurisdiction issues
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What is Remission?
Remission laws allow sentence reduction, subject to legal provisions under Articles 72, 161, and Section 432 of CrPC
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Restrictions in Law
Section 433A of CrPC restricts remission, requiring a minimum 14-year sentence for life imprisonment cases
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Sentence Review Board
States follow a Sentence Review Board's decision on remission, considering crime severity and inmate behavior
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Laxman Naskar Case
The SC in ‘Laxman Naskar v. Union of India’ laid out five criteria for considering remission
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Remission Criteria
Factors for remission include crime impact, repeat offense risk, convict’s reformation, and socio-economic factors
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Good Behavior in Jail
Jail manuals allow remission for good behavior, with specific rules for those serving life sentences
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Policy Variation
Remission policies vary by state, but the Supreme Court mandates adherence to due process
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