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SC reminds courts to weigh mitigating factors more fairly

February 19, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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SC reminds courts to weigh mitigating factors more fairly
The Supreme Court has reminded trial courts to be more “considerate” in weighing instances of voluntary surrender that could lead to shorter sentences for those convicted, saying the law “may be harsh, but it need not be harsher.” In a decision dated Aug. 12, 2025 and released on Thursday, the high court granted a petition
The Supreme Court has reminded trial courts to be more “considerate” in weighing instances of voluntary surrender that could lead to shorter sentences for those convicted, saying the law “may be harsh, but it need not be harsher.” In a decision dated Aug. 12, 2025 and released on Thursday, the high court granted a petition
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