Patna HC Directs Training Of Judicial Officers In Exercising Discretion In The Matters Of Sentencing, Especially Cases Involving Capital Punishment [Read Judgment]

The Patna High Court on Friday issued directions for training of judicial officers in the matter of exercise of discretion in the process of sentencing, particularly in Sessions Trial, where they have to choose in between life and death as alternative punishment "It would be a travesty of justice if the Judges are allowed to exercise discretion in the matter of sentencing in...