Constitutional Law

When Courts Ignore the Law ๐Ÿ›๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Ultimate Safety Net in Indian Justice

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine this: A serious child abuse case under POCSO Act gets thrown out simply because the accused and victim's family reach a 'compromise'. Sounds wrong? That's exactly what happened - until ordinary villagers stepped in to fight for justice!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” How Article 136 gives Supreme Court extraordinary powers to correct grave injustices
  • โš–๏ธ Why certain crimes like murder and child abuse can NEVER be 'compromised' away
  • ๐ŸŽฏ When ordinary citizens can challenge court decisions - even without being directly involved
  • ๐Ÿ’ช How this 'last resort' power ensures complete justice, not just legal technicalities

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Gyan Singh vs. State of Punjab - The landmark case that established you can't compromise serious crimes
  • โญ Criminal Appeal No. 3403 of 2023 - When village residents fought a POCSO case dismissal
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Sahibaz Noor Mohammad Sheikh - How delayed justice got swift Supreme Court intervention

๐ŸŽจ The Beautiful Balance:

  • ๐Ÿบ Why courts need finality vs. the need for this safety net
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ How Section 482 CrPC and Section 389 work in practice
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Victim compensation through Section 357A and POCSO Rules

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode reveals how India's highest court acts as the ultimate guardian of justice when all other doors seem closed - a fascinating look at power, discretion, and hope!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal