Supreme Court overturns conviction in kidnapping and murder case: Shailendra Rajdev Pasvan vs. State of Gujarat (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the trial court’s acquittal based on circumstantial evidence and an extra-judicial confession in a kidnapping and murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Shailendra Rajdev Pasvan and Others […]
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Councillor Murder Case: Rajender vs. State (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Rajender @ Rajesh @ Raju vs. State (NCT of Delhi) Judgment Date: 24 October 2019 Date of the Judgment: 24
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Supreme Court clarifies bail and investigation powers in UAPA cases: Pradeep Ram vs. State of Jharkhand (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on bail procedures and investigation powers when new offenses, particularly under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), are added after an initial bail grant. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Case Name: Pradeep
Supreme Court Clarifies Sanction for Prosecution of Bank Managers in Forgery Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a bank manager requires prior sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) before being prosecuted for offenses like forgery allegedly committed while opening a bank account. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: S.K. Miglani vs. State
Supreme Court overturns conviction in corruption case due to lack of conspiracy proof: Dashrath Singh Chauhan vs. CBI (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a public servant can be convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 when the charge of criminal conspiracy is not proved and the bribe money was accepted by a co-accused. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Charges Under Prevention of Corruption Act in Goa Power Rebate Case Date of the Judgment: January 17, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 21 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., S. Abdul Nazeer, J. Can public officials be charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly misusing their positions to grant undue benefits to private
Supreme Court Upholds FIR, Rejects Quashing in Land Fraud Case: Dineshbhai Chandubhai Patel vs. State of Gujarat (2018) Date of the Judgment: January 5, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 12 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J., Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Can a High Court quash an entire FIR after partially quashing it? The Supreme Court of India addressed
Can a settlement between parties nullify serious criminal charges like forgery and extortion? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in Parbatbhai Ahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinhbhai Karmur and Ors. v. State of Gujarat and Anr. This case highlights the limits of quashing criminal proceedings, especially when they involve significant societal implications beyond a
The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical issue regarding the demolition of the Babri Masjid. The Court has ordered a joint trial for all accused. This decision aims to consolidate proceedings and ensure a comprehensive resolution. This judgment was delivered by a two-judge bench comprising Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Justice R.F. Nariman. Justice
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Date of the Judgment: 19 April 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 398 Judges: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, J., R.F. Nariman, J. Can a fractured prosecution derail the course of justice? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the Babri Masjid demolition case, ordering a joint trial of all accused individuals. The core issue was whether
