Victim Also Has Right To Seek Speedy Trial Like Accused: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the right to a speedy trial is not the exclusive prerogative of the accused, ruling that crime victims and complainants also possess…
Victim Rights: Legal News & Updates
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Orissa High Court: Victim Cannot Introduce New Evidence Not Part of Chargesheet
The Orissa High Court has ruled that a victim cannot seek to introduce documents or evidence during trial that were not part of the police chargesheet or invest…
Supreme Court Approves Handbook for Sensitive Judicial Language
The Supreme Court of India has approved a handbook on sensitive judicial language and courtroom practices for sexual offence and other vulnerable-person cases. …
SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases; directs CBI to expedite investigations
The Supreme Court has proposed the establishment of special courts for day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising from the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence. The Co…