Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 313

Supreme Court overturns conviction in strangulation case due to lack of conclusive evidence: Ravi vs. State of Punjab (2025) INSC 170 (10 February 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 10 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 170 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. In a case hinging on circumstantial evidence, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical question of whether the prosecution had sufficiently proven the guilt of the accused, Ravi, beyond a reasonable doubt in the alleged […]

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in poisoning case due to weak circumstantial evidence: Darshan Singh vs. State of Punjab (2024)

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in poisoning case due to weak circumstantial evidence: Darshan Singh vs. State of Punjab (2024) Date of the Judgment: January 04, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 19 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Aravind Kumar, J. Can a conviction be upheld when the prosecution’s case relies heavily on circumstantial

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Supreme Court Protects Privacy of Women Accused: Indrakunwar vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2023)

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Supreme Court Protects Privacy of Women Accused: Indrakunwar vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: The extent to which the right to privacy protects a woman’s personal life when accused of a crime and the obligations of an accused to explain incriminating circumstances under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. CASE TYPE: Criminal

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case: Siju Kurian vs. State of Karnataka (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case: Siju Kurian vs. State of Karnataka (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the Trial Court’s acquittal based on circumstantial evidence and the admissibility of a confessional statement leading to the discovery of a fact. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Siju Kurian vs.

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty in Triple Murder Case: Manoj & Ors. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (20 May 2022)

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty in Triple Murder Case: Manoj & Ors. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the death penalty imposed on the appellants was justified in a case of triple murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Manoj & Ors. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: 20 May 2022

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Supreme Court Partially Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Kuljit Singh & Anr. vs. State of Punjab (2021)

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Supreme Court Partially Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Kuljit Singh & Anr. vs. State of Punjab (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused were guilty of dowry death under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Kuljit Singh & Anr. vs. State of Punjab [Judgment Date]: 08 December 2021 Date

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Supreme Court clarifies the essential ingredients for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC and misuse of licensed arms: Surinder Singh vs. State (26 November 2021)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Attempt to Murder and Arms Act: Surinder Singh vs. State (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and for using a licensed firearm for an illegal purpose under Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959, was justified. CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Rape Case Involving Mentally Retarded Victim: Chaman Lal vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Rape Case Involving Mentally Retarded Victim: Chaman Lal vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the trial court’s acquittal and convicting the accused for rape of a mentally retarded person. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Chaman Lal vs. The State

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in NDPS Case, Modifies Sentence: Jeet Ram vs. Narcotics Control Bureau (2020)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in NDPS Case, Modifies Sentence: Jeet Ram vs. Narcotics Control Bureau (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was right in overturning the acquittal order of the Trial Court in a case involving possession of narcotics. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Narcotics Case Name: Jeet Ram vs. The Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Under NDPS Act Despite Discrepancies: Than Kunwar vs. State of Haryana (2020)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Under NDPS Act Despite Discrepancies: Than Kunwar vs. State of Haryana (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) can be sustained despite discrepancies in the testimony of prosecution witnesses and non-production of the seized contraband in court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law

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Supreme Court Upholds Presumption of Debt in Cheque Dishonor Case: Uttam Ram vs. Devinder Singh Hudan (2019)

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Supreme Court Upholds Presumption of Debt in Cheque Dishonor Case: Uttam Ram vs. Devinder Singh Hudan (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a cheque dishonor case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can be dismissed based on discrepancies in the amount claimed, despite the statutory presumption of debt. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Negotiable Instruments Act)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Vijay Nathalal Gohil vs. State of Maharashtra (2019)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Vijay Nathalal Gohil vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code can be upheld solely based on circumstantial evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Vijay Nathalal Gohil vs. State of Maharashtra Judgment Date: 3

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