Supreme Court acquits Savitaben in murder case citing lack of evidence: Savitaben vs. State of Gujarat (2019) INSC 191 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused Savitaben was guilty of murder and house trespass along with her husband. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Savitaben vs. The State of Gujarat [Judgment Date]: 11 March 2019 Date of the […]
Supreme Court Acquits Forest Officer in Homicide Case Citing Self-Defense: Sukumaran vs. State (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Forest Officer was justified in using his firearm in self-defense against suspected smugglers. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sukumaran vs. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Judgment Date: March 07, 2019 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court on Demand of Bribe in Corruption Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether inferential deduction of culpability of a public servant is permissible in the absence of direct evidence of demand of illegal gratification. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Prevention of Corruption Act) Case Name: Mrs. Neeraj Dutta vs. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) [Judgment Date]: 28
Supreme Court settles the status of Shri Ram Mandir, Indore as a public temple: Shri Ram Mandir Indore vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Shri Ram Mandir is a public or private temple and the rights of the pujaris. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Religious and Charitable Endowments Case Name: Shri Ram
Supreme Court Upholds Gift Deed Validity: Jagdish Chander vs. Satish Chander (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a registered gift deed can be invalidated on the grounds of alleged consideration, when the document itself indicates that the mentioned amount is for valuation purposes only. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Property Dispute Case Name: Jagdish Chander vs. Satish
Supreme Court limits Section 319 CrPC application in dowry death case: Sunil Kumar Gupta vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can summon additional accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) based on weak evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sunil Kumar Gupta and Others vs. State
Supreme Court Reduces Life Sentence in Culpable Homicide Case: Kishan Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for murder was justified, or whether the offense should be categorized as culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I of the
Supreme Court Overturns High Court on Service Tax Classification: Union of India vs. Coastal Container Transporters Association (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the services provided by transporters who arrange for both road and sea transport of goods should be classified as “cargo handling service” or “goods transport agency” for the purpose of service tax. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Arson Case Due to Family Compromise: Shankar & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a compromise between family members can be a factor in reducing the sentence for non-compoundable offenses like arson. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shankar & Ors. vs. The State of Maharashtra &
Supreme Court Partially Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Acquits Two Accused: Balvir Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2019) Date of the Judgment: 19 February 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 132 Judges: R. Banumathi, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can the common intention of a group of individuals be inferred when not all members directly participate
Supreme Court alters conviction from Section 302/34 to 324 IPC: Mala Singh vs. State of Haryana (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can alter a charge from Section 302 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 to Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and convict
Supreme Court overturns injunction in property dispute: Balkrishna vs. Balkrishna (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a permanent injunction can be granted to a person who has not proven actual possession of the property and has not paid rent. CASE TYPE: Civil dispute regarding property and tenancy rights. Case Name: Balkrishna Dattatraya Galande vs. Balkrishna Rambharose Gupta
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