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4 days ago4 min read
Mere Proof of Robbery is Not Sufficient – Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Judgment on Criminal Identification
Mere proof of robbery is not sufficient – Supreme Court sets aside conviction, emphasizing procedural integrity in criminal trials.
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Jan 275 min read
The Criminal Justice System Must Not Be Utilised to Settle Private Scores’ - Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. The State of Karnataka & Anr.
Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. State of Karnataka: Workplace harassment, criminal law misuse, and judicial restraint highlighted.
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Jan 224 min read
A Casual Remark or Abetment? Supreme Court Deciphers Instigation Under Section 306 IPC
Supreme Court quashes charges against Laxmi Das, clarifying the thin line between casual remarks and abetment under Section 306 IPC.
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Jan 34 min read
The Ends of Justice are Higher than the Ends of Mere Law: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Naresh Aneja
SC quashes criminal proceedings against Naresh Aneja, emphasizing high standards for quashing and the importance of tangible evidence.
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Dec 30, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Warns Against Misuse of Section 498-A IPC: Not a Tool of Personal Vendetta
SC warns against misuse of Section 498-A IPC in matrimonial disputes, emphasizing the need for concrete evidence and judicial scrutiny.
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Dec 26, 20244 min read
How Section 61 of the BNS Impacts Prosecution of Criminal Conspiracy
Understanding Section 61 of BNS: How India's legal framework tackles criminal conspiracies with landmark judgments and case laws.
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Dec 24, 20244 min read
Defending Against Abetment Charges Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)Â
Understand abetment charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and how to defend against them effectively.
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Dec 18, 20249 min read
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code: An Analysis of Its Impact, Misuse, and the Way Forward
An in-depth analysis of Section 498A IPC: its impact, misuse, and reforms needed for justice and gender equality in India.
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Dec 3, 20245 min read
Imposing Capital Punishment in Such a Case Shocks the Conscience of This Court: Analysing the Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement in Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh
Supreme Court sets aside a flawed death penalty conviction, highlighting lapses in legal aid and procedural fairness.
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Nov 29, 20245 min read
Suspicion Cannot Be a Substitute for Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Circumstantial Evidence Case
Suspicion cannot replace proof: Supreme Court acquits accused in a case relying on circumstantial evidence.
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Oct 29, 20244 min read
Omissions Amount to Material Contradictions’: Supreme Court on Upholding Acquittal in Murder Case
Summary of the Judgment Case Name : The State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Ramjan Khan & Ors. Date of Judgment : 25th October 2024 Court :...
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Oct 18, 20245 min read
Suspicion Cannot Take the Place of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Analysis of Vishwajeet Masalkar v. State of Maharashtra
An in-depth analysis of Vishwajeet Masalkar's appeal, exploring the fine line between suspicion and proof beyond reasonable doubt.
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Oct 17, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Boundaries of Consent in Long-Term Relationships
Supreme Court quashes rape charge, clarifying the role of consent in long-term relationships in a key judgment.
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Oct 17, 20244 min read
Death Penalty Reserved for Rarest of Rare Cases: Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar Case
Supreme Court reduces death sentence, upholding justice in the rarest of rare cases in the Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar judgment.
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Sep 27, 20244 min read
Prolonged Incarceration Should Not Become Punishment Without Trial – Supreme Court Grants Bail in V. Senthil Balaji Money Laundering Case
Supreme Court grants bail in V. Senthil Balaji case, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.
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Sep 26, 20245 min read
Extent of Injuries Are Not Relevant If the Intent Is Present - Supreme Court Ruling on Section 307 IPC
Supreme Court reaffirms that intent, not injury severity, is key in framing charges under Section 307 IPC.
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Sep 25, 20244 min read
Conviction Under Section 302 Not Tenable: Supreme Court Rules Offence Committed in the Heat of Passion
Supreme Court reduces conviction from murder to culpable homicide in a case involving a sudden altercation without premeditation.
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Sep 24, 20245 min read
Criminal Proceedings Should Not Convert Civil Disputes: Supreme Court Protects Financial Institutions in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court shields financial institutions from abuse of criminal law in civil disputes, reinforcing natural justice and legal protection.
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Sep 24, 20244 min read
No Lack of Jurisdiction for NIA to Carry Out Further Investigation: Supreme Court Upholds Sanction in Fuleshwar Gope Case
Supreme Court upholds NIA's jurisdiction and sanction in UAPA case, reinforcing national security safeguards and procedural standards.
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Sep 19, 20244 min read
Double Presumption of Innocence: Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Ramesh v. State of Karnataka
Supreme Court upholds acquittal in a murder case, emphasizing the "double presumption of innocence" in criminal jurisprudence.
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