Indian Penal Code, 1860 Archives

Supreme Court quashes defamation proceedings against journalists in auction controversy: Jaideep Bose vs. M/S. Bid and Hammer Auctioneers Private Limited (2025) INSC 241 (18 February 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 241 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan Can a person be prosecuted for defamation based on news articles questioning the authenticity of items in an auction? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Jaideep Bose vs. M/S. Bid and […]

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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Sec 376 IPC Case: Hitesh Umeshbhai Mashru vs. State of Gujarat (2025) INSC 246 (18 February 2025)

February 18, 2025 / Bela M. Trivedi, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 376(2)(N), Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 493, Judges, Prasanna B. Varale

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 246 Judges: Hon’ble Ms. Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale When can an anticipatory bail be granted in a case involving allegations of rape after a charge sheet has been filed? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a

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Supreme Court overturns dacoity conviction due to weak evidence: Vinod @ Nasmulla vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2025) INSC 220

February 14, 2025 / Arms Act, 1959, Arms Act, 1959 with Section 25, Evidence Act, 1872, Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 9, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 395, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 397, Judges, Manoj Misra, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

Date of the Judgment: February 14, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 220 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Manoj Misra, J. In a recent criminal appeal, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of evidentiary standards in dacoity cases. The central question was whether the conviction of an accused could be sustained based on

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Supreme Court grants bail due to delayed trial in UAPA case: Tapas Kumar Palit vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2025) INSC 222 (14 February 2025)

February 14, 2025 / Constitution of India, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Fundamental Rights, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 149, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, R. Mahadevan, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA), Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) with Section 13, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) with Section 17

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th February, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 222 Judges: Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan What happens when a trial is significantly delayed? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Court considered the balance between the seriousness

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Supreme Court acquits appellant in murder case due to circumstantial evidence: Vinod Kumar vs. State (2025) INSC 209 (13 February 2025)

February 13, 2025 / Abhay S. Oka, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 161, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 162, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Judges, Offences Affecting Life, Ujjal Bhuyan

Date of the Judgment: 13 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 209 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. Can a conviction for murder be sustained solely on circumstantial evidence if critical pieces of that evidence are questionable? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Vinod Kumar vs. State (Govt.

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Supreme Court Quashes Gangster Act Charges in Property Dispute Case: Jay Kishan vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)

February 12, 2025 / Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 395, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 420, Judges, Sudhanshu Dhulia, Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 with Section 2, Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 with Section 3

Date of the Judgment: February 12, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 198 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can allegations of cheating and property disputes lead to charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in the case of Jay Kishan and Ors. vs.

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Supreme Court acquits accused under Section 366A IPC due to lack of evidence: Akula Raghuram vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2025)

February 11, 2025 / B.R. Gavai, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 366A, Judges, K. Vinod Chandran

Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Judges: B.R. Gavai and K. Vinod Chandran, JJ. The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of whether the prosecution successfully proved the guilt of the accused, Akula Raghuram, under Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This case revolves around allegations of abduction with the

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Supreme Court enhances compensation in motor accident case, emphasizing functional disability: Sanjay Rajpoot vs. Ram Singh & Ors. (2025)

February 11, 2025 / Assessment of Disability, Assessment of Monthly Income, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 279, Judges, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Offences Affecting the Human Body, PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA, Sanjay Karol

Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 188 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. How should courts determine compensation in motor accident cases, especially when the injured party suffers a significant disability? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Sanjay Rajpoot vs. Ram

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Dowry Death: Supreme Court acquits husband due to lack of evidence on dowry demand in Criminal Appeal No.112/2014 (11 February 2025)

February 11, 2025 / B.R. Gavai, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 161, Dowry Death, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 113B, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304B, Judges, K. Vinod Chandran, Offences Affecting the Human Body, Presumption as to Dowry Death, Statements to Police

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11 February 2025 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and K. Vinod Chandran, J. Can a conviction under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 stand when the essential ingredient of dowry demand is not sufficiently proven? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in a recent case involving a husband

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in double murder case due to lack of evidence: Siba Nial vs. State of Odisha (2025)

February 11, 2025 / Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 109, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Judges, Sanjay Kumar, Sanjiv Khanna

Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI and Sanjay Kumar, J. Can circumstantial evidence alone be sufficient to convict someone of murder when key eyewitness testimonies are inconsistent and forensic evidence is ambiguous? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Siba Nial @ Trilochan v.

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Grievously Injured Claimant in Motor Accident Case: Deepak Singh vs. Mukesh Kumar (2025)

February 10, 2025 / Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 279, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304-A, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 337, Judges, Manmohan, Motor Vehicles Act, Sanjay Karol

Date of the Judgment: February 10, 2025 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Manmohan, J. Can the compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) be enhanced if it does not adequately consider the victim’s potential future income? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a recent case, enhancing the compensation for a claimant who

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Supreme Court acquits man in circumstantial evidence case due to doubts in prosecution’s story: Hansraj vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2025)

February 10, 2025 / Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Circumstantial Evidence, Criminal Law, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Judges, Pankaj Mithal

Date of the Judgment: February 10, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 178 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. In a case hinging on circumstantial evidence, the Supreme Court of India recently addressed the critical standards required to convict an accused. The appeal arose from a conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)

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