LEGAL ISSUE: Proportionality of sentencing in criminal cases involving sudden altercations. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Madhavan & Ors vs. The State of Tamil Nadu Judgment Date: 14 August 2017 Date of the Judgment: 14 August 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 701 Judges: Dipak Misra, J., A.M. Khanwilkar, J. Can a sentence be reduced if […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contempt proceeding should be closed based on a CBI report exonerating the accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal Contempt Case Name: M.D. Jain vs. Bhagyavathi & Ors. Judgment Date: 26 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 26 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a contempt proceeding
LEGAL ISSUE: Grant of Bail to an accused pending trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Rafiq vs. State of Rajasthan Judgment Date: 19 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 678 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can an accused be kept in jail indefinitely while awaiting
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.
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a detention order under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981, must specify the period of detention. CASE TYPE: Preventive Detention Law Case Name: Lahu Shrirang Gatkal vs. State of Maharashtra Judgment Date: July 17, 2017 Introduction Can a preventive detention order be valid if it does not specify the period
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in upholding the conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Muttaicose @ Subramani vs. State of Tamil Nadu Judgment Date: 03 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 03 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 597
Can officials of a private bank be considered “public servants” under the Prevention of Corruption Act? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving alleged corruption at Global Trust Bank. This judgment clarifies the scope of “public servant” definition, particularly in the context of banking regulations. The bench comprised Justices
Can a conviction for cheating and criminal intimidation stand when the evidence is deemed unreliable? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Tilak Raj vs. State of Himachal Pradesh. This case revolves around allegations of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation. The Supreme Court overturned the High Court’s decision, acquitting the
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused, who assaulted the deceased with lathis, should be convicted for murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Badal Murmu and Ors. vs. State of West Bengal Judgment Date: 5th February 2014 Date of the Judgment: 5th February 2014 Citation: (2014) INSC 75 Judges:
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: 12 July 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 487 Judges: Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Dipak Misra Can a High Court grant bail without providing any reasons? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a criminal appeal concerning a double murder case. The court emphasized that a reasoned order is essential for
Date of the Judgment: July 1, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 485 Judges: P. Sathasivam, J., Jagdish Singh Khehar, J. Can a person be held liable for a cheque bounce if they did not sign the cheque, even if it’s from a joint account? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case
