Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Rioting Case Citing Lack of Reliable Evidence: Javed Shaukat Ali Qureshi vs. State of Gujarat (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of an accused can be sustained based on the sole testimony of a witness who identifies the accused for the first time in court, after a significant time lapse, […]
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Witchcraft Killing Case: Bhaktu Gorain & Anr. vs. The State of West Bengal (2023) Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 12, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 821 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Pankaj Mithal, J. Can allegations of witchcraft justify a brutal murder? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against DBS Bank in Religare Finvest case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a transferee bank can be held criminally liable for the actions of the transferor bank after a non-voluntary amalgamation. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Religare Finvest Limited vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 11 September 2023
Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case: R. Sreenivasa vs. State of Karnataka (2023) Date of the Judgment: September 6, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 803 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can a conviction for murder be sustained solely on the basis of the ‘last seen’ theory, especially when there are inconsistencies in the
Supreme Court Converts Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Love Triangle Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the act of the accused constitutes murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder, specifically concerning the intention and knowledge of the accused in causing the death of the victim. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: N. Ramkumar vs. The
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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Doubtful Evidence: Harilal vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution proved the charges of murder beyond a reasonable doubt. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Harilal ETC. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: 05 September 2023 Date of the Judgment: 05
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Attempt to Murder Case: Pramod Kumar Mishra vs. State of U.P. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing for attempt to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Pramod Kumar Mishra vs. State of U.P. [Judgment Date]: 04 September 2023 Date of the Judgment: 04 September 2023 Citation: 2023
Supreme Court enhances punishment for 1995 double murder case: Harenda Rai vs. State of Bihar (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Sentencing in a criminal case after conviction for murder and attempt to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Harenda Rai vs. The State of Bihar & Ors. Judgment Date: 01 September 2023 Date of the Judgment: 01
Supreme Court Clarifies Anticipatory Bail in Matrimonial Cases: Md. Asfak Alam vs. State of Jharkhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted when a charge sheet has been filed and the accused has cooperated with the investigation. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Matrimonial Offences) Case Name: Md. Asfak Alam vs. The State of Jharkhand &
Supreme Court Upholds 75% Claim on Vehicle Theft Despite Negligence: Ashok Kumar vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company can deny a claim for vehicle theft due to the insured’s negligence and delay in intimation. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Ashok Kumar vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court’s Power to Summon Additional Accused Under Section 319 CrPC LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can summon additional accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) based on evidence presented during the trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sandeep Kumar vs. The State of Haryana &
Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Army Personnel Fight Case Date of the Judgment: 27 July 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 648 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Sanjay Karol, J. Can a fight between army personnel over seniority lead to a conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder? The Supreme Court of
