Date of the Judgment: 20 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can an investigating officer be held in contempt of court for arresting an individual after a new charge is added, even if that individual had previously been granted interim bail? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question […]
Can a court modify bail conditions after a chargesheet has been filed? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent criminal appeal, focusing on the financial security required for bail. This case highlights the court’s power to adjust bail conditions based on the specific circumstances and the overall security already in place.
“`html LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an anticipatory bail application can be maintained after the filing of a charge sheet. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ram Naresh Yadav vs. The State of Jharkhand & Anr. [Judgment Date]: July 17, 2017 The Supreme Court of India, in this case, addressed the question of whether an anticipatory bail application
Can sentences for multiple offences arising from a single transaction run concurrently? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a government employee convicted of misappropriation. The court clarified the application of Section 427(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) regarding concurrent sentencing. This judgment provides clarity on how sentences
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed murder, or if the death was a suicide. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Satish Nirankari vs. State of Rajasthan Judgment Date: 09 June 2017 Date of the Judgment: 09 June 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 545 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J.
Can proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act be closed if the accused is willing to pay the cheque amount? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning cheque dishonor. The court clarified the procedure, emphasizing the compensatory nature of the law and the possibility of closing proceedings
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
Can a ballistics expert be charged with perjury for changing his opinion during court testimony? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case arising from the infamous Jessica Lal murder case. The Court quashed proceedings against a ballistics expert, emphasizing the nature of expert testimony. The judgment was delivered by a
Can a person initially named as a witness be summoned as an accused later in a criminal trial? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving alleged corruption. The court clarified the circumstances under which a person, initially considered a witness, can be summoned as an accused. This judgment impacts
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict the accused for the murder of his wife. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Khim Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand Judgment Date: 8th July 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 8th July 2014 Citation: 2014 INSC 487 Judges: Justice Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya and Justice V. Gopala Gowda
Date of the Judgment: 27 August 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 571 Judges: Chandramauli Kr. Prasad, J., Kurian Joseph, J. Can a fight that starts over a trivial issue, like a cat jumping onto someone’s terrace, lead to a murder conviction? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question. In this case, the court considered
Date of the Judgment: July 15, 2013 Citation: Not Available Judges: H.L. Gokhale, J and Madan B. Lokur, J. Can a convict who has served over 26 years in prison be released? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case where the petitioner sought release based on the length of his imprisonment. The court
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