Bilkis Bano Case- Reviewing Remission
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What is remission?
- Under Indian laws, the duration of a sentence can be cut short, without changing the nature of the sentence, under special circumstances. This is called remission.
- Remission isn’t a right. It is based on executive discretion. This was noted by the apex court in State of Haryana vs. Mahender Singh case.
- The purpose of remission is to reform criminal justice and to protect human rights.
- There are 3 types of remission:
- Constitutional
- Statutory
- Those in accordance with jail manuals
- The Constitution gives this remission power to certain constitutional authorities:
- As per Article 72, the President can remit a sentence under
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