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Courts may increase penalties on appeals filed by accused: SC

May 14, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated that when an accused appeals a criminal conviction, the entire case is reopened – allowing the court to review all aspects and even impose a higher penalty.

What’s your child’s potential?

May 14, 2025

At first glance, the idea that a child’s potential is unlimited seems obvious. Yet, more often than not, it is adults-parents, grandparents, and caregivers who unintentionally place limits on a child’s growth.

Courts may increase penalties on appeals filed by accused: SC

What’s your child’s potential?

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