Victims Excluded from India's Sentence Remission Framework, Legal Experts Warn

The sentence remission system in India, designed to reduce custodial time for inmates who demonstrate good conduct, currently excludes victims from the decision-making process. Live Law’s report points out that this omission can undermine the perceived fairness of the justice system. Legal experts argue that victim participation is essential for ensuring transparency and accountability. The exclusion has sparked debate among scholars and practitioners, who call for reforms that incorporate victim perspectives into remission decisions.