Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Nusrat Parween vs. State of Jharkhand (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction for murder can be sustained solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence, and whether the burden of proof shifts to the accused under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, […]
Supreme Court Reduces Bond Forfeiture Amount in Security for Peace Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the forfeiture of a bond for keeping the peace under Section 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) can be for an excessive amount, and whether the court has the power to reduce the penalty. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case
Can a conviction for murder be reduced to culpable homicide if the death occurred during a sudden fight? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, examining the nuances of Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This judgment clarifies the circumstances under which a killing during a sudden fight
