Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute: Mamidi Anil Kumar Reddy vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Quashing of criminal proceedings based on general and omnibus allegations in matrimonial disputes. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Mamidi Anil Kumar Reddy vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 05 February 2024 […]
Supreme Court Refuses to Compound Section 326 IPC Offence Despite Compromise: Bhagwan Narayan Gaikwad vs. State of Maharashtra (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an offense under Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be compounded based on a compromise between the victim and the accused, especially when the offense involves grievous hurt. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Arson Case Due to Family Compromise: Shankar & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a compromise between family members can be a factor in reducing the sentence for non-compoundable offenses like arson. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shankar & Ors. vs. The State of Maharashtra &
Supreme Court overturns conviction in assault case: Bannareddy vs. State of Karnataka (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in overturning the trial court’s acquittal in a case involving charges of rioting, assault, and use of weapons. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Bannareddy & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka & Ors. Judgment
