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Supreme Court overturns conviction in rape and murder case due to flawed investigation: Ramkirat Munilal Goud vs. State of Maharashtra (2025) INSC 702 (May 07, 2025)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 293, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 363, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 376(2)(i), Judges, Sandeep Mehta, Sanjay Karol, Vikram Nath

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 07, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 702 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sanjay Karol, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the conviction of an accused in a rape and murder case, citing a “shabby and perfunctory investigation.” The case, Ramkirat […]

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Supreme Court Revives Abetment to Suicide Charges: Harjinder Singh vs. State of Punjab (2025)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 193, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 319, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 482, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 306, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 34, Judges, K.V. Viswanathan, Vikram Nath

Date of the Judgment: May 06, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of whether the High Court was justified in setting aside the Trial Court’s order to summon an accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for abetment to suicide. This case, Harjinder Singh vs. The State

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Supreme Court Quashes Suicide Abetment Charges: Proximity of Instigation Required in Suicide Cases: Shenbagavalli vs. State (2025)

/ Abetment of Suicide, Abhay S. Oka, Augustine George Masih, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 174, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 482, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 107, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 306, Judges

Date of the Judgment: April 30, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 607 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Augustine George Masih, J. When can harsh words lead to a charge of encouraging someone to commit suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question, emphasizing the necessity of a direct and proximate link between the

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Supreme Court reduces sentence in Bulk Bitumen Misappropriation Case: Krishna Kumar Kedia vs. Union of India (2025) INSC 608 (30 April 2025)

/ Augustine George Masih, B. R. Gavai, Criminal Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code with Section 313, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 407, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 420, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 465, Judges

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 30 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 608 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. What happens when goods meant for government projects are diverted and sold for personal gain? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a case involving the misappropriation of Bulk Bitumen, a key material for

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Supreme Court acquits accused in rape case due to doubts in prosecutrix testimony: Keshav vs. State of Maharashtra (2025) INSC 603 (30 April 2025)

/ Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 376, Judges, K. Vinod Chandran, Sudhanshu Dhulia

Date of the Judgment: 30 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 603 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice K. Vinod Chandran In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed a criminal appeal concerning allegations of abduction and rape. The core issue revolved around the reliability of the prosecutrix’s testimony and whether it could be

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Abetment of Suicide in Dowry Harassment Case: Shakuntla Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)

/ Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 with Section 3, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 with Section 4, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 306, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A, Judges, Sandeep Mehta, Sanjay Karol, Vikram Nath

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 581 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sanjay Karol, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. When does the relentless torment for dowry cross the line into abetment of suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question in Shakuntla Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, a case

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Supreme Court Reinstates Original Conviction, Overruling High Court’s Modification in IPC Case: Ramyash @ Lal Bahadur vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)

/ Augustine George Masih, B.R. Gavai, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 362, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304, Judges, Offences Against Human Body

Date of the Judgment: April 23, 2025 Citation: [Citation not found in source] Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. The Supreme Court addressed whether the Allahabad High Court erred in modifying its initial judgment regarding a criminal case involving offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The core issue revolved around the High

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Supreme Court sets aside quashing of FIR in cheating case involving shell companies: Dinesh Sharma vs. Emgee Cables and Communication Ltd. (2025)

/ Bela M. Trivedi, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 482, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 406, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 420, Judges, Prasanna B. Varale, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) with Section 50

Date of the Judgment: April 23, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 571 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a High Court quash an FIR involving allegations of cheating and fraud, especially when shell companies are involved? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving Dinesh Sharma and

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Supreme Court acquits accused in kidnapping and rape case due to inconsistencies in prosecutrix’s statement: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Sanjay Kumar (2025) INSC 561 (23 April 2025)

/ Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 164, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 363, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 366, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 376, Judges, PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 561 Judges: Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. When can inconsistencies in a rape victim’s statement lead to the acquittal of the accused? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a recent judgment, focusing on a case where the prosecutrix’s

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Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation in Mysterious Death Case: Ramachandraiah vs. M. Manjula (2025)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 173, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 174, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 200, Dipankar Datta, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 420, Judges, PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 23, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 556 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Was the death of K. Raghunath a suicide or a murder? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question by ordering the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a further investigation into the

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Supreme Court acquits accused in gruesome murder case due to lack of evidence: Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (22 April 2025)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Criminal Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code with Section 161, Criminal Procedure Code with Section 313, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 118, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 307, Judges, Pankaj Mithal

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2025 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, Pankaj Mithal, Ahsanuddin Amanullah In a shocking case of family tragedy, the Supreme Court of India recently addressed the complexities of evidence and procedure in criminal trials. The case, Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, involved the death of a woman,

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Supreme Court clarifies “actual charge” or “control” under Section 75 of JJ Act: S.C. Narang vs. State (2025) INSC 688 (22 April 2025)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 376, Judges, Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 with Section 75, Ujjal Bhuyan

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 688 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When can the Chairman of a school’s managing committee be held liable for an incident involving a child’s safety on school premises? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in S.C. Narang vs. State (NCT

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