Date of the Judgment: September 05, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 793 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. Can a criminal case for dowry harassment and breach of trust be sustained if the allegations primarily concern marital discord and lack of intimacy? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a recent case, ultimately […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether proof of demand for illegal gratification is essential for conviction under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Mukhtiar Singh (Since Deceased) Through His L.R. vs. State of Punjab Judgment Date: 14 July 2017 Date of the Judgment:
Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1578 of 2008 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 1339 of 2007) Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. The Supreme Court addressed the question of whether the High Court was correct in interfering with the trial court’s order to frame charges
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. When a complaint alleging fraud and other related offences is filed, what procedure should a Magistrate follow? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Ketankumar Babulal Patel vs. Kesarben Jesangji. The core issue
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
