LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused was guilty of murder based on the available evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Baliraj Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh. Judgment Date: April 25, 2017. Introduction Citation: (2017) INSC 377. Judges: N.V. Ramana, J. and Prafulla C. Pant, J. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a criminal appeal […]
Can the testimony of eyewitnesses be partially accepted in a criminal case? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a murder. The Court upheld the conviction of two accused persons while acquitting the third. This judgment highlights the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal cases. The bench comprised Justices
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether filing false complaints and allegations by one spouse against the other constitutes cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. CASE TYPE: Divorce Law Case Name: Raj Talreja vs. Kavita Talreja Judgment Date: 24 April 2017 Introduction Can making false and defamatory allegations against a spouse amount to cruelty, thereby justifying a divorce?
Can a group of individuals be held liable for murder if they share a common objective, even if not all directly inflicted the fatal blow? This question was at the heart of a recent Supreme Court case. The Supreme Court of India, in Fazar Ali & Ors. vs. State of Assam, Criminal Appeal No. 1062
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution proved the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Kanakarajan @ Kanakan vs. State of Kerala Judgment Date: 21 April 2017 Can a conviction be upheld when key witnesses are unreliable and the investigation is flawed? The Supreme Court
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
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the Trial Court’s order of acquittal in a double murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sudha Renukaiah & Ors. vs. State of A.P. Judgment Date: 13 April 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 13 April 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 367 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J.,
Can a trial court consider adding a murder charge (Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code) in a dowry death case, even after the police have filed a charge sheet for lesser offenses? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the death of a woman named Sulekha Dalai. The court
Can a conviction for murder be reduced to culpable homicide if the death occurred during a sudden fight? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, examining the nuances of Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This judgment clarifies the circumstances under which a killing during a sudden fight
Can a conviction for kidnapping for ransom be upheld based on a child witness testimony and circumstantial evidence? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Surajsinh Alias Sonu Surajsinh Collectorsinh Alias Sevaram Rajput vs. State of Gujarat. This case involved the kidnapping of a seven-year-old boy and subsequent demands for
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a sentence of imprisonment can be substituted with a fine, and the extent of punishment for offences under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy vs. Sushil Ansal and Another Judgment Date: 9th February 2017 Introduction Date of the
