Condition To Deposit 50% Of Compensation Ordered Under S.357 CrPC To Suspend Sentence Unjustified : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the condition to deposit 50% of compensation under Section 357 of the CrPC to suspend a sentence is unjustified. It emphasized that such a requirement can't be a prerequisite for suspending a sentence, especially when the appeal is pending. The Court clarified that this condition unfairly impacts the fundamental right to access justice and disproportionately affects the economically weaker sections. This decision aims to ensure fairness in criminal justice proceedings and access to legal remedies without financial constraints.