Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 106

Burden of Proof in Homicidal Death Cases: Supreme Court clarifies application of Section 106 of the Evidence Act in State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Balveer Singh (24th February 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 261 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., Manoj Misra, J. What happens when a death occurs within the confines of a home, and suspicion falls on a family member? The Supreme Court of India, in the case of State of Madhya Pradesh v. Balveer Singh, addressed […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Ashok Verma vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Ashok Verma vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2024) Date of the Judgment: December 19, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 1011 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Can a husband be convicted for the murder of his wife when the death occurs in their home, and the

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Supreme Court Upholds MACT Award in Motor Accident Claim Case: Geeta Dubey & Ors vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. (2024) INSC 998 (18 December 2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds MACT Award in Motor Accident Claim Case: Geeta Dubey & Ors vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. (2024) INSC 998 (18 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in overturning the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) award based on the evidence presented regarding the involvement of the

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Supreme Court Convicts Accused in Child Murder Case, Reduces Death Sentence to 25 Years Imprisonment Without Remission

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Supreme Court Convicts Accused in Child Murder Case, Reduces Death Sentence to 25 Years Imprisonment Without Remission LEGAL ISSUE: Assessment of circumstantial evidence in cases of murder and sexual assault of a child, and the imposition of the death penalty. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, specifically offences against children and murder. Case Name: Sambhubhai Raisangbhai Padhiyar

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Nusrat Parween vs. State of Jharkhand (2024)

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Nusrat Parween vs. State of Jharkhand (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction for murder can be sustained solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence, and whether the burden of proof shifts to the accused under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872,

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Uma & Anr. vs. State (22 October 2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Uma & Anr. vs. State (2024) INSC 809 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the Trial Court’s acquittal and convicting the accused based on circumstantial evidence in a dowry death case. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Uma & Anr. vs. State. [Judgment Date]:

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in poisoning case due to weak circumstantial evidence: Darshan Singh vs. State of Punjab (2024)

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in poisoning case due to weak circumstantial evidence: Darshan Singh vs. State of Punjab (2024) Date of the Judgment: January 04, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 19 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Aravind Kumar, J. Can a conviction be upheld when the prosecution’s case relies heavily on circumstantial

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Balvir Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Dowry Death Case: Balvir Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused was guilty of murder and dowry harassment based on circumstantial evidence and the application of Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Balvir Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand [Judgment

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Back Wages in Reinstatement Case: Ramesh Chand vs. Delhi Transport Corporation (2023)

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Back Wages in Reinstatement Case: Ramesh Chand vs. Delhi Transport Corporation (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee is entitled to back wages upon reinstatement after being wrongfully terminated, and what constitutes sufficient proof of unemployment during the intervening period. CASE TYPE: Labour Law, Industrial Dispute Case Name: Ramesh Chand vs. Management

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Back Wages in Reinstatement Case: Ramesh Chand vs. Delhi Transport Corporation (2023)

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Back Wages in Reinstatement Case: Ramesh Chand vs. Delhi Transport Corporation (2023) Date of the Judgment: July 5, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 601 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J. and Rajesh Bindal, J. Can an employee who has been reinstated after being wrongfully terminated claim full back wages? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Based on Weak Circumstantial Evidence: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan (21 June 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the trial court’s conviction based on circumstantial evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan Judgment Date: 21 June 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan (21 June 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reversing the trial court’s conviction based on circumstantial evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan Judgment Date: 21 June 2023 Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2023

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