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Who can prefer the appeal against acquittal in the case initially registered by state police later transferred to CBI investigation is left open to decide in a suitable case
The Supreme Court has ruled on appeals against the acquittal of Amit Aishwarya Jogi, who was tried for a 2003 murder conspiracy. The Court dismissed the State of Chhattisgarh's appeal,…
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section 428 Cr.P.C – Explained
9. We find no merit in the contentions of the applicant. The following are the reasons. Section 428 of Cr.P.C.…
A mere statement without intention would not attract offence
The present appeal challenged the Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad's decision to…
Order granting leave under Section 92 of CPC is a judicial order and not an administrative order and that it is amenable to revisional jurisdiction
Order granting leave under Section 92 of CPC is a judicial order…
POCSO Act with murder: Death sentence confirmed
In the instant case, the crime is aggravated penetrative sexual offence coupled…
Section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act 2003 intent is to protect children against serious forms of abuse and not to criminalise minor
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India acquitted the appellant of "child abuse"…
Section 27 IEA: Mere exhibiting the disclosure statement to the IO is not sufficient but the IO must give description about the conversation while recording disclosure statements in evidence
The appellants were convicted for the offence of murder. The trial court…
NDPS Act: Seized substance in the presence of gazetted officer not certified by the magistrate has no evidentiary value
NDPS Act: Seized substance in the presence of gazetted officer not certified…
Statement cognizance committal: Evidence on handwriting: Explained
Statement cognizance committal: Evidence on handwriting: Explained
Dowry death: Demand is for celebrating birth of male child and not for marriage further difference between admissibility and acceptability/reliability is explained
Appeal against reduction of sentence by the Hon’ble High Court for sections…
Whether the same accused can be arrested and grant bail for new offence added in the FIR? Whether “Victim” has rights during bail?
11.1. We propose to take a quick look at the considerations that…
Defer petition: If the defer petition was allowed then the cross-examination shall be conducted on the same day or the following day
Appeal against confirming conviction-Police guard executed the murder inside the police station-Illicit…
Dowry death: Absence of any positive viscera report is not fatal to the prosecution
Appeal - Case of the prosecution - Conclusion of trial court and…
There is no bar to release the accused in default bail though his previous bail was cancelled under section 439(2) Cr.P.C
Prayer to cancel the bail-Crux of the case-Petitioner side Contention-Respondent side contentions-Relied…
Unregistered agreements and POAS do Not convey property title
The Supreme Court of India clarified the scope of Order VII Rule…
Proviso to Order 21 Rule 105(3) of Madras Amendment Repealed by Central Amendment: Madras High Court Declares Delay Condonation in Execution Proceedings Impermissible
In a significant decision rendered by the Madras High Court, held that…
Merely because the respondent withdrew the complaint it cannot be said that the allegation of sexual harassment is false
Prayer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 19 of the Family Court…
Clarifying Arbitration Jurisdiction: The Role of Section 21 Notice, Section 11 Application, and Kompetenz-Kompetenz principle explained
The judgment in Civil Appeal No. 5297 of 2025 addresses whether service…
Hon’ble Madras High Court issued guidelines to Family courts to cirumvent the procedural wrangles that are being faced by the parties before the Family court
Hon'ble Madras High Court issued guidelines to Family courts to cirumvent the…
Whether express condition in the settlement deed is necessary to cancel the settlement deed under section 23(1) of senior citizen’s act?
Whether express condition in the settlement deed is necessary to cancel the settlement…
Supreme Court Clarifies Extinguishment of Unclaimed Tax Liabilities Post-Approval of Resolution Plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
In this case, the Apex court addressed an appeal against the National…
No Original Documents No Registration of Deed?
In this judgment, the Hon’ble High Court of Madras examined an appeal…
Supreme court clarified the celebrated Uma devi judgment. State of Karnataka vs. Umadevi (2006 (4) SCC 1). (hereinafter umadevi judgment)
“…Right to employment, if it is a part of right to life,…
Parents visiting right is modified keeping the child’s well-being and health
The Supreme Court judgment revolves around a custody dispute between Sugirtha and…
Supreme Court Mandates Immediate Redistribution of Surplus Land in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court Mandates Immediate Redistribution of Surplus Land in Landmark Judgment.
Supreme Court Invalidates State Government’s Scheduled Caste Notification, Upholding Constitutional Authority
The case of Union of India vs. Rohit Nandan revolves around the…
Acquittal: Trial court did not question accused as per the mandate of section 313 Cr.P.C but in a mechanical manner which causes prejudice to the accused
This judgment concerns a criminal appeal before the Supreme Court of India…
Magistrate ordinarily would not entertain application u/s 156(3) Cr.P.C without first approached the police authorities but he can direct investigation u/s 156(3) Cr.P.C if the complaint discloses cognizable offence
This case involves Special Leave Petitions challenging a High Court judgment that…
Sanction not necessary for the public servants who have conspired and issued patta in favour of some other person other than the property owner
This case involves a dispute over property ownership following the death of…
“She told us everything” is not dying declaration instead witness must depose what exactly deceased told him/her
This judgment concerns the acquittal of Hasim Sheikh, accused of murdering his…
