Supreme Court Modifies Life Sentence in Brutal Rape and Murder Case: Kashi Nath Singh vs. State of Jharkhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of life sentence without remission. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Kashi Nath Singh @ Kallu Singh vs. The State of Jharkhand [Judgment Date]: 20 April 2023 Date of the Judgment: 20 April […]
Supreme Court overturns dowry death conviction due to lack of evidence: Charan Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction for dowry death under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be sustained without evidence of cruelty or harassment
Supreme Court Overturns Dowry Death Conviction: Charan Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023) Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 404 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a conviction for dowry death be upheld if there’s no evidence of harassment or cruelty immediately before the death? The Supreme Court
Supreme Court on Vendor Liability under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act: M/s Sri Mahavir Agency vs. State of West Bengal (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a vendor who sells packaged food items with a manufacturer’s warranty can be held liable under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 if the food is found to be
Supreme Court Grants Bail in UAPA Case Citing Lack of Prima Facie Evidence: Yedala Subba Rao vs. Union of India (2023) INSC 349 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused should be granted bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) when there is a lack of prima facie evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Yedala
Supreme Court Grants Bail in UAPA Case: Yedala Subba Rao vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused are entitled to bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) given the stringent conditions for bail under the act. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Case Name: Yedala Subba Rao
Supreme Court acquits Sub-Registrar due to lack of evidence of demand for bribe: Soundarajan vs. State (2023) INSC 353 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the demand for gratification is a necessary element for an offense under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: Soundarajan vs. State
Supreme Court Modifies Life Sentence to 30 Years in Brutal Murder Case: Shiv Mangal Ahirwar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of life sentence by High Court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shiv Mangal Ahirwar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh [Judgment Date]: April 13, 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: April
Supreme Court Clarifies Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC in Police Misconduct Case Date of the Judgment: 12 April 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 359 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a criminal complaint against a police officer be quashed at the initial stage for lack of prior sanction under Section 197 of the
Supreme Court clarifies the need for sanction under Section 197 CrPC in cases against police officers: Dr. S.M. Mansoori vs. Surekha Parmar & Ors. (2023) INSC 363 (12 April 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prior sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is required to prosecute a police officer for alleged offenses
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in 1976 Murder Case Due to Unreliable Witness Testimony LEGAL ISSUE: Reliability of Child Witness Testimony and Identification of Accused in Criminal Cases CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Radhey Shyam & Ors. vs. State of Rajasthan [Judgment Date]: April 12, 2023 Date of the Judgment: April 12, 2023 Citation: Not Available
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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in 1976 Murder Case Citing Doubtful Witness Testimony LEGAL ISSUE: Reliability of child witness testimony and identification of accused in criminal cases. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Radhey Shyam & Ors. vs. State of Rajasthan [Judgment Date]: 12 April 2023 Date of the Judgment: 12 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC
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