Section 304A IPC: Awarding sentence under section 304 A IPC is not mandatory
After the compensation settled down between the deceased family and the accused,…
Murder case: Acquittal: Though homicidal death is not disputed accused has successfully disproved the Extra-judicial confession through defence witness
The appellant was suspected of believing that the deceased had an illicit…
Burden of Proof & Public Prosecutor: While explaining the principles of 106 IEA in criminal cases Hon’ble Supreme Court has addressed the Government to appoint skilled lawyers as Public Prosecutors instead of political considerations
There is a challenge against a conviction made under section 302 IPC…
PC Act: FIR quash: High Court would not have entered into the observation that there is no direct evidence for the demand for bribe
An appeal was made against the quashing of an FIR (First Information…
Section 203 Cr.P.C: Dismissal of complaint: Cause of action for filing complaint is same as is in the filing contempt petition and that fact was not mentioned in the complaint and hence taking cognizance is abuse of process of law
Section 203 Cr.P.C: Dismissal of complaint: Cause of action for filing complaint…
Conviction: Witnesses cannot expected to remember the timing correctly after six years from the incident
Head note: There is no infirmity in the judgment of the Trial…
Appreciation of evidence: It is only after the prosecution discharges its initial burden beyond all reasonable doubt the false explanation or non-explanation could be taken into consideration
Challenge - FIR registered against unknown persons - Case of the prosecution…
Sanction: Manufacturing or fabrication of public documents and records cannot be a part of the official duty of a public servant hence sanction not required
Head note: Challenge - Facts - Quash preferred - Quash dismissed by…
BASICS OF CRIMINAL LAW – Part.2 – Elements of crime
BASICS OF CRIMINAL LAW - Part.2 - Elements of crime. Elements of…
Acquittal: Appreciation of evidence
Head note: Appeal - Information regarding death - Surrender of accused -…