Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 13 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can a High Court grant bail by assessing the evidence in a case involving the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA)? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. The court, in this case, […]
Supreme Court overturns conviction in Madhya Pradesh murder case Date of the Judgment: 25 October 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 823 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. Can a High Court overturn a trial court’s conviction in a murder case based on witness testimonies? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a
Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Drawer’ Definition in NI Act Appeals: Bijay Agarwal vs. M/s Medilines (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an authorized signatory of a company can be considered a ‘drawer’ of a cheque under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal (Cheque Dishonour) Case Name: Bijay Agarwal vs. M/s Medilines Judgment
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 revives criminal conspiracy case in land fraud: State of Odisha vs. Nirjharini Patnaik (2024) INSC 346 (26 April 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in quashing criminal proceedings at the stage of taking cognizance based on insufficient evidence of conspiracy. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, specifically relating to fraud, forgery and
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Despite Complainant’s Refusal to Compound: Raj Reddy Kallem vs. State of Haryana (2024) Date of the Judgment: April 08, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 347 Judges: A.S. Bopanna, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. Can a criminal case be quashed even if the complainant refuses to settle, especially when the accused has repaid
Supreme Court Restores Criminal Case in Land Forgery Matter: Navin Kumar Rai vs. Surendra Singh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a criminal case for forgery can be quashed when a civil suit regarding the same matter is pending and whether the Sub-Registrar has the authority to initiate criminal proceedings under the Registration Act, 1908. CASE TYPE:
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 quashes criminal charges against husband in matrimonial dispute: Abhishek Saxena vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) INSC 1088 (28 November 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether criminal charges of voluntarily causing hurt, extortion and criminal breach of trust can be sustained in a matrimonial dispute where the basic ingredients of these offences are not met.
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
Supreme Court Convicts in Dowry Death Case, Modifies Sentence Date of the Judgment: October 19, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 933 Judges: S. Ravindra Bhat, J., Aravind Kumar, J. Can a conviction for dowry death be upheld if the dying declaration doesn’t explicitly link the suicide to an immediate dowry demand? The Supreme Court recently addressed
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case Despite Complainant’s Death: P. Sarangapani vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 can be sustained when the complainant dies before trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: P. Sarangapani (Dead) Through LR Paka Saroja
