Heinous Offences
Heinous offences refer to serious crimes that evoke horror and revulsion. These include acts such as murder, rape, and terrorism. Such offences threaten societal safety and moral fabric. Legal systems impose severe penalties for these crimes. In India, the law categorises these acts as particularly egregious. The Constitution aims to protect citizens from such threats, ensuring justice and security.
A decade after the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 reshaped India’s approach to child offenders, a new proposal has reopened an old debate on...
January 23, 2026