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
Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Murder Conspiracy Case: Suresh Thipmppa Shetty vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the appellants for conspiracy to murder can be sustained when the primary conspirators have been acquitted and there is reasonable doubt about their involvement. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Suresh Thipmppa Shetty vs.
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Shatrughan vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Shatrughan vs. The State of Chhattisgarh Judgment Date: 20 July 2023 Date of the Judgment: 20 July
Supreme Court Reduces Culpable Homicide Sentence: Anbazhagan vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction for culpable homicide should be altered from Part I to Part II of Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on the intention and knowledge of the accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Anbazhagan vs. The State
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