Landmark JudgementOne-Third Rule, First-Time Offenders Eligible for Bail, Section 479 of the BNSS
August 24, 20240
The recent Supreme Court ruling mandating the retrospective application of Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, has marked a significant milestone in Indian legal history. This section addresses the maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained, a crucial issue that has plagued the Indian justice system for far...