In the India legal system, similar crimes can lead to different punishments. That’s not to say that the system is faulty, but to show that laws can be applied and interpreted differently.
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This flow chart gives a glimpse of the Indian criminal justice system. A few provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 lay the foundation of the entire system.
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Issued by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct is an endeavour to strengthen the functioning of the judiciary, and ensure delivery of justice.
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