Date of the Judgment: February 27, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 287 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI., Sanjay Kumar, J. Did the High Court err in dismissing an appeal related to a murder case without properly examining the evidence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in Sanjay Kumar vs. State of Bihar. The […]
Supreme Court Sets Aside Order for Additional Evidence in Asharam Case Date of the Judgment: 17 April 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 338 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, J. and M.M. Sundresh, J. Can a High Court order additional evidence based on a book’s claims when the trial court has already considered the facts? The Supreme Court addressed
Supreme Court Sets Aside Delhi HC Order on Additional Evidence in Murder Case: Lakhan Singh vs. Amarjeet Singh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can allow additional evidence in a criminal appeal on grounds already considered by the Trial Court and affirmed by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Lakhan Singh
Supreme Court Clarifies Disclosure of Documents in Criminal Trials: P. Ponnusamy vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2022) Date of the Judgment: 7 November 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 1004 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, CJI and S. Ravindra Bhat, J. Can an accused demand documents not relied upon by the prosecution at the appellate stage? The Supreme
Supreme Court Allows Additional Evidence in Cheating Case: Brig. Sukhjeet Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) Date of the Judgment: January 24, 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 67 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J. and K.M. Joseph, J. Can an appellate court allow additional evidence in a criminal case where the accused claims crucial documents were not
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Arson Case Citing Material Contradictions: Shanthamalleshappa vs. State of Karnataka (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused was guilty of setting fire to a thatched shed. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Shanthamalleshappa vs. State of Karnataka. [Judgment Date]: 10 December 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 10 December 2018 Citation: 2018
