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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jan 25, 2025
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S. 256In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)Introduced Jan 25, 2025
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Jan 25
Jan 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 25
Jan 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Jan 25
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 25
Introduced in Senate

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Magistrate's Power U/S 256 CrPC To Be Used Sparingly, Not For 'Statistical Purposes Of Removing Docket From Rack': Rajasthan High Court - Live Law
Does Dismissal Of Complaint U/S 138 NI Act For Want Of Prosecution Amount To Acquittal U/S 256(1) CrPC?:... - Live Law
S.256 CrPC | Power To Acquit Accused Can't Be Invoked By Executive, Sub-Divisional Or District Magistrate ... - Live Law
Magistrate's Power U/s 256 CrPC To Acquit Shall Be Based On Definite Conclusion That Complainant No... - Verdictum
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