It was submitted, on behalf of the applicants, that, the sentence imposed by the legislature is draconian.The respondent, on the other hand, submitted, that, the wording of the statutory provision allows for a sentence of up to 20 years to be imposed.It is clear, that, the graver the case the ...
It was submitted, on behalf of the applicants, that, the sentence imposed by the legislature is draconian.
The respondent, on the other hand, submitted, that, the wording of the statutory provision allows for a sentence of up to 20 years to be imposed.
It is clear, that, the graver the case the more severe the sentence which will be justified, and that each case will be determined on its particular merits.
...,. An infection with the HIV virus could be fatal for the victim. In effect, in some, if not all cases, a sentence of death will have been imposed on the partner by the actions of the accused person.
In these circumstances, a court might well, in its discretion, consider the maximum sentence to be appropriate.
