Victim Compensation
The Supreme Court has set aside a Madras High Court order and restored the three-year sentence for two convicts in an attempt to murder case. The court described the practice of increasing victim compensation while reducing jail terms as dangerous. It also laid down guidelines for sentencing.
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The Supreme Court of India has directed trial courts to include victim compensation orders in their judgments to tackle delays and provide support to crime survivors. This ruling emphasizes prompt implementation under key legal provisions.