LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict the accused of murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ganpat Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: 19 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 19 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 782 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J Can a conviction for murder […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can reject a witness’s application for re-examination under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) if the application is made after a significant delay and without sufficient explanation, especially when the witness had previously supported the prosecution’s case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ratanlal vs.
Can the top management of a school be granted interim bail when a student is murdered on the school premises? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question while hearing an appeal against the grant of interim bail to the trustees of Ryan International School. The court upheld the High Court’s decision to grant interim
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee can claim continuity of past service after accepting a fresh appointment with the condition of foregoing previous service benefits. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of UP thr. its Secretary & Ors. vs. Meraj Ahmad [Judgment Date]: 7 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 7 September 2017 Citation: 2017
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in acquitting the accused of the offense punishable under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and whether the sentence should be enhanced. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: State through Central Bureau of Investigation vs. Sanvlo Naik & Anr. Judgment Date: 7th September 2017
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 the sentence of life imprisonment for an offense under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is justified when the victim survives the attack. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Ahsan vs. State of U.P. Date of the Judgment: 29 August 2017. Citation: Not Available. Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J. and Abhay Manohar
Can a criminal case for cheating be quashed when the parties have settled a dispute arising from a cheque bounce? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case where the parties had reached an amicable settlement. This case involved a dispute initially related to a cheque dishonor, which then led to
LEGAL ISSUE: Proportionality of sentencing in criminal cases involving sudden altercations. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Madhavan & Ors vs. The State of Tamil Nadu Judgment Date: 14 August 2017 Date of the Judgment: 14 August 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 701 Judges: Dipak Misra, J., A.M. Khanwilkar, J. Can a sentence be reduced if
Can the criminal justice system be used to harass innocent family members in matrimonial disputes? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in Rajesh Sharma & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Anr., acknowledging the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This provision, intended to protect women from cruelty,
LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of appropriate sentence for offences of house trespass and causing grievous hurt. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Altab Gharami @ Atlab SK & Anr. vs. The State of West Bengal [Judgment Date]: July 27, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 27, 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 681 Judges: Dipak Misra, A.M. Khanwilkar,
LEGAL ISSUE: Can a High Court discharge an accused in a disproportionate assets case while ordering further investigation into the source of income of a related party? CASE TYPE: Criminal – Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: State represented by Deputy Superintendent of Police vs. K.N. Nehru etc. Judgment Date: July 21, 2017 Introduction Date
