Sunita Devi vs The State Of Bihar
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Parties (2)
Case Significance
Sunita Devi vs The State Of Bihar is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 17, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-448). The informant and a Special Judge filed separate appeals against the Patna High Court's order directing de novo trial in a POCSO case and making adverse remarks against the trial judge for conducting proceedings via video conferencing. The Supreme Court examined the mandate of POCSO Act regarding trial procedure and video conferencing rules, and dismissed the appeals but directed the trial court to comply with POCSO Act mandates. The Court also directed the Government of India to file an affi The bench comprised Justices M.M. Sundresh and S.V.N. Bhatti. The judgment was delivered by Justice M.M. Sundresh. Counsel appearing: C.U. Singh (counsel for respondent), Vikas Singh (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The informant and a Special Judge filed separate appeals against the Patna High Court's order directing de novo trial in a POCSO case and making adverse remarks against the trial judge for conducting proceedings via video conferencing. The Supreme Court examined the mandate of POCSO Act regarding trial procedure and video conferencing rules, and dismissed the appeals but directed the trial court to comply with POCSO Act mandates. The Court also directed the Government of India to file an affidavit on feasibility of introducing a comprehensive sentencing policy within six months.
What was the outcome of Sunita Devi vs The State Of Bihar?
The informant and a Special Judge filed separate appeals against the Patna High Court's order directing de novo trial in a POCSO case and making adverse remarks against the trial judge for conducting ...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-448)