Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11 February 2025 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and K. Vinod Chandran, J. Can a conviction under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 stand when the essential ingredient of dowry demand is not sufficiently proven? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in a recent case involving a husband […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 7th February, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 168 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI; Sanjay Kumar, J.; K. V. Viswanathan, J. When a family tragedy unfolds, how does the justice system ensure a fair and impartial investigation? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Ayyub &
Supreme Court directs trial under Section 307 IPC in assault case: Shoyeb Raja vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) INSC 731 (25 September 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the nature of injuries sustained is the sole determinant for framing charges under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (attempt to murder). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Testimony: Ramcharan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022) Date of the Judgment: 07 December 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 1102 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. and Abhay S. Oka, J. Can inconsistencies in witness testimony lead to the acquittal of accused individuals in a murder case?
Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Dowry Death Case Citing Inconsistent Dying Declarations Date of the Judgment: June 2, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 504 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Hima Kohli, J. Can a conviction for murder be upheld when the dying declarations of the deceased are inconsistent and unreliable? The Supreme Court of India recently
Supreme Court overturns High Court’s conviction in murder case: Jafarudheen & Ors. vs. State of Kerala (2022) Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 405 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., M.M. Sundresh, J. Can discrepancies in eyewitness testimonies and delayed reporting impact a criminal case? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court clarifies access to redacted witness statements under UAPA and CrPC: Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra vs. Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a defendant can access redacted statements of protected witnesses under Section 207 and Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), when those witnesses are declared protected under Section
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Murder Case: Manno Lal Jaiswal vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in granting bail to the accused in a murder case by misapplying facts and not considering the gravity of the offense. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Manno Lal Jaiswal vs. The State
Supreme Court on Section 34 IPC: Jasdeep Singh vs State of Punjab (2022) INSC 14 LEGAL ISSUE: Scope and application of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) regarding common intention in criminal acts. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Jasdeep Singh @ Jassu vs. State of Punjab [Judgment Date]: 7 January 2022 Date
Supreme Court Overturns Conviction Under Section 34 IPC in Culpable Homicide Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of individuals under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for a crime committed by another can be sustained based on the evidence presented. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Jasdeep Singh @ Jassu vs. State of Punjab
Supreme Court on Section 34 of IPC: Jasdeep Singh vs. State of Punjab (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in cases of culpable homicide. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Jasdeep Singh @ Jassu vs. State of Punjab [Judgment Date]: 07 January 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 07
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Brutal Murder Case: Kumer Singh vs. State of Rajasthan (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly exercised its discretion in granting bail to the accused in a case involving serious offenses like murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Kumer Singh vs. State of Rajasthan & Anr. Judgment Date: 20
