Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 05, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 322 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When can words or actions be considered as instigating someone to commit suicide? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Patel Babubhai Manohardas & Ors. vs. State of Gujarat. […]
Date of the Judgment: 28 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 295 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. Was justice delayed, justice denied? In a case dating back to 1988, the Supreme Court of India overturned the convictions of three men accused of murder, citing a lack of credible evidence. This judgment highlights the critical
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 261 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., Manoj Misra, J. What happens when a death occurs within the confines of a home, and suspicion falls on a family member? The Supreme Court of India, in the case of State of Madhya Pradesh v. Balveer Singh, addressed
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 07 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 167 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Manmohan, J. In a case hinging on circumstantial evidence, can inconsistencies in the prosecution’s evidence lead to the acquittal of the accused? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in Raja Khan vs. State of Chhattisgarh. The
Supreme Court Rules on Juvenility Claims After Final Case Disposal LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a claim of juvenility can be raised and considered even after the final disposal of a case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Om Prakash @ Israel @ Raju @ Raju Das vs. Union of India & Anr. Judgment Date: 08 January 2025
Supreme Court Acquits Accused Due to Inadequate Examination Under Section 313 CrPC: Ashok vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2024) INSC 919 (02 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether inadequate examination of an accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) can lead to acquittal. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ashok vs. State
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Weak Circumstantial Evidence: Suresh Chandra Tiwari vs. State of Uttarakhand (2024) INSC 907 (28 November 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution’s circumstantial evidence was strong enough to convict the accused of murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Suresh Chandra Tiwari & Anr. vs. State of
Supreme Court Acquits All Accused in 1985 Abduction and Murder Case: Vijay Singh vs. State of Bihar (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reversing the Trial Court’s acquittal of the accused in a case of abduction and murder, based primarily on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name:
Supreme Court on Fair Trial and Sentencing: Sunita Devi vs. State of Bihar (2024) INSC 448 Date of the Judgment: 17 May 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 448 Judges: M.M. Sundresh, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Can a trial be considered fair if the accused is not given adequate opportunity to defend themselves? The Supreme Court of
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in 1989 Gangrape Case, Addresses Sentencing Discretion: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Raghubir Singh & Ors. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in upholding the conviction of the accused for gang rape and whether the High Court was justified in awarding a sentence less than the minimum prescribed
Supreme Court acquits accused due to flawed Section 313 CrPC examination in NDPS case (24 November 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be sustained if material circumstances are not put to the accused during their examination under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Dowry Death Case: Sanjay Babu Lal vs. State of Haryana (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Reduction of sentence in dowry death cases considering mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sanjay Babu Lal vs. State of Haryana Judgment Date: November 8, 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: November 8, 2023 Citation:
