In the Manipur case hearing on Monday, the Supreme Court disapproved of an attempt made by an intervenor to draw equivalence with crimes against women happening in other parts of the country. The.
Empathy, equity inseparable part of our judicial system: Bansuri Swaraj
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Sumit Saxena ( IANS) |
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Thu, Dec 24 2020 20:06 IST |
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Empathy, equity inseparable part of our judicial system: Bansuri Swaraj. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Dec 24 : A strong criminal justice system is often argued as a deterrent to arrest rising crime, but it is also vulnerable, as an excessively harsh system may result in over criminalisation and stand in the way of a fair and equal society.
On many occasions, the Supreme Court has urged the judges to show humane attitude and compassion while passing orders to incarcerate a person, and make bail a rule and jail an exception. But where does the balance exist?