SUNITA DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR & ANR
Case No.: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 3924/2023
Decision Date: 17-05-2024
Disposal: Dismissed
Neutral Citation: 2024INSC448

M.M. SUNDRESH*, SARASA VENKATANARAYANA BHATTI 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 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 trial. On facts, in 

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