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₹300 bribe: Why did Jharkhand High Court grant clemency to accused in 1993 corruption case
The Jharkhand High Court reduced a man's sentence in a 1993 corruption case involving a ₹300 demand after considering his three-decade trial and the minor amount.
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- Why it matters
- The court's reasoning—that a 30-year trial and minor amount warranted clemency—may signal how Indian courts weigh procedural delay and case severity when reviewing old convictions.
- Most affected
- The convicted man — Sentence reduced after serving time through 30-year trial process.
- Likely next
- Whether the judgment is appealed or whether similar decisions cite this reasoning in comparable old cases.
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