Introduction Date of the Judgment: 26 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma Can a conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code be modified to Section 304 Part-I based on the factual scenario and manner of assault? The Supreme Court addressed this question in the case of Budhi Lal v. […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. Does familial relation to a victim automatically discredit a witness’s testimony? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Daulatram S/o Sadram Teli v. State of Chhattisgarh, concerning a conviction under Section 302
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: R.V. Raveendran J., Lokeshwar Singh Panta J. Can a brother-in-law be held liable for offences related to dowry demands and breach of trust solely based on a vague allegation? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case where a brother-in-law was implicated in
Was a four-day delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) fatal to the prosecution’s case? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in an appeal concerning an assault that occurred in 1986. The Court upheld the acquittal of the accused, emphasizing the lack of satisfactory explanation for the delay in registering the FIR.
