author’s note

parity
BNSS

High Court ought not to have granted bail on the sole ground of parity but to have considered all other principles too while granting bail

video conferencing
Acquittal

How to examine the witness through video conferencing is explained in this judgment but in a different way

Informer
Acquittal

Informer (unidentified informant) not examined before the court nor his statement was reduced hence accused aquitted

156(3)
BNSS

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

suppression
Acquittal

N.I Act: Certain documents were suppressed in the statement on oath and made out a false case

child witness
Cr.P.C

If the accused failed to put question to the witness the presiding judge is duty bound to put that question under Section 165 of the Evidence Act

Directions issued to manage S. 138 NI Act cases effectively
BNSS

Directions issued to manage S. 138 NI Act cases effectively

conviction
3 judge bench

Appreciation of hostile witness explained [A must carry judgment by prosecutors]

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