Ramprakash Rajagopal

773 Articles
blunt side
Acquittal

Since co-accused has used blunt side of the axe his intention was not to kill the deceased

unlawful assembly
Acquittal

Unlawful assembly: If a large number of persons were present it may be safe to convict only those persons against whom an overt act is proved

rape case
Evidence

After 45 years, the rape case has come to an end with the acquittal being set aside

When Preliminary Enquiry is required? S.C clarified
Cr.P.C

When Preliminary Enquiry is required? S.C clarified

handwriting expert
Acquittal

Acquittal: Section 306/114 IPC: Unless the accused admitted the handwriting report the expert should be examined to prove the handwriting opinion report

electrocution
Acquittal

Discharge: Death by electrocution while working is purely accidental (death) and hence section 304 II IPC would not apply

trap
Acquittal

Acquittal: Trap case: Witness entered the room only after the complainant’s signal, meaning they did not witness the actual transaction also the amount was scattered in the floor next to the accused

POCSO or IPC?
General

POCSO or IPC?

rape
Evidence

Apex court reiterates that absence of injuries on the private parts of victim is not always fatal to the prosecution case

section 319 crpc
Cr.P.C

Section 319 Cr.P.C: Court becomes functus officio once trial concluded and power to summon new accused under section 319 Cr.P.C is no longer vests with the said court

dying declaration
Evidence

Once dying declaration is proved then failure to prove other facts is not relevant at all

alibi
Acquittal

Alibi: Accused must prove the alibi after getting answer from the witness that the accused was not in police station