Supreme Court clarifies suspension of sentence including fine under Section 389 CrPC: CBI vs. Ashok Sirpal (2024) INSC 819 (24 October 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the suspension of a sentence under Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) includes the suspension of a fine imposed as part of the sentence. CASE TYPE: […]
Supreme Court Modifies Life Sentence to 30 Years in Brutal Murder Case: Shiv Mangal Ahirwar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of life sentence by High Court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shiv Mangal Ahirwar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh [Judgment Date]: April 13, 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: April
Supreme Court Modifies Life Sentence in Brutal Murder Case: Shiva Kumar vs. State of Karnataka (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Can a Constitutional Court impose a modified life sentence, specifying a fixed term of imprisonment, even when the death penalty is not imposed? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shiva Kumar @ Shiva @ Shivamurthy vs. State
