DID YOU KNOW that various aggravating and mitigating factors are required to be considered while determining the quantum of sentence to be served by a convict? These factors include nature of offence, circumstances in which the offence was committed, prior criminal record, age and background of the person with reference to education, familial circumstances, social adjustment, emotional and mental condition, prospects of reformation and rehabilitation, etc.
DID YOU ALSO KNOW that our team secured the release of a person convicted under the NDPS Act, where the Supreme Court reduced the sentence of 20 years to 10 years, noting that the aggravating and mitigating factors applicable to the convict were not considered by the Trial Court during sentencing.