My sister was tragically killed in October 2008 for dowry by her in-laws. The Sessions court sentenced her husband and mother-in-law to 10 years in prison in 2010. But within six months, the High Court granted bail to her mother-in-law and a year later, her husband’s sentence was suspended. Now, despite filing our appeal for life imprisonment five years ago, the hearing hasn’t even started. Our lawyer, a junior advocate, advises waiting another 2-3 years before the hearing begins. Is this a fair system? How can we expedite the hearing in the High Court and get justice for my sister?

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Law Forum › Category: Criminal › My sister was tragically killed in October 2008 for dowry by her in-laws. The Sessions court sentenced her husband and mother-in-law to 10 years in prison in 2010. But within six months, the High Court granted bail to her mother-in-law and a year later, her husband’s sentence was suspended. Now, despite filing our appeal for life imprisonment five years ago, the hearing hasn’t even started. Our lawyer, a junior advocate, advises waiting another 2-3 years before the hearing begins. Is this a fair system? How can we expedite the hearing in the High Court and get justice for my sister?
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Apni Law Staff asked 8 months ago

My sister was tragically killed in October 2008 for dowry by her in-laws. The Sessions court sentenced her husband and mother-in-law to 10 years in prison in 2010. But within six months, the High Court granted bail to her mother-in-law and a year later, her husband’s sentence was suspended. Now, despite filing our appeal for life imprisonment five years ago, the hearing hasn’t even started. Our lawyer, a junior advocate, advises waiting another 2-3 years before the hearing begins. Is this a fair system? How can we expedite the hearing in the High Court and get justice for my sister?

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Apni Law Staff answered 8 months ago

The delay in your appeal hearing is concerning, but unfortunately common in the Indian justice system. You have the right to expedite the hearing through legal avenues like filing a writ petition in the High Court or seeking a direction to the concerned bench. You should discuss these options with a senior lawyer or seek legal aid for more effective representation.

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