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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 :...

Chintan Shah
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Sep 26, 20245 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Sep 24, 20245 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Sep 24, 20244 min read
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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.

Chintan Shah
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Conviction Must Rest on Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court Acquits in Saheb v. State of Maharashtra
Supreme Court acquits two accused in Saheb v. State of Maharashtra, stressing proof beyond reasonable doubt for convictions.

Chintan Shah
Sep 19, 20245 min read
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Supreme Court Affirms: Revisional Jurisdiction Should Be Exercised Sparingly
Supreme Court overturns a High Court ruling, emphasizing the sparing use of revisional jurisdiction in K. Ravi vs. State of Tamil Nadu.

Chintan Shah
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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Excessive Bail is No Bail: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement on Consolidated Sureties Across Multiple FIRs
Supreme Court eases bail conditions across multiple FIRs, ensuring justice aligns with Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

Chintan Shah
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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‘Bail is the Rule, Jail is the Exception’: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling in Jalaluddin Khan v. Union of India
Supreme Court reaffirms 'Bail is the Rule' in landmark judgment, scrutinizing UAPA's application and ensuring justice is served.

Chintan Shah
Aug 14, 20244 min read
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None of the Ingredients for Conviction Were Attracted: A Detailed Analysis of Mahendra Kumar Sonker vs. State of Madhya Pradesh
Key insights from the Supreme Court's analysis in Mahendra Kumar Sonker vs. State of MP: Jostling isn't assault under IPC Section 353

Chintan Shah
Aug 13, 20245 min read
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The Power of Judicial Review Shall Prevail: Analyzing the Supreme Court's Judgement on Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest under PMLA
Supreme Court scrutinizes the legality of arrests under PMLA in Arvind Kejriwal case

Chintan Shah
Jul 15, 20244 min read
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The Presence of the Accused as Part of the Unlawful Assembly Itself is Sufficient for Conviction": A Supreme Court Judgement Analysis
Supreme Court upholds conviction in group assault case, emphasizing collective intent under Section 149 IPC

Chintan Shah
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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Doubt Always Belongs to the Accused: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement in P. Sasikumar vs State
Supreme Court acquits P. Sasikumar, emphasizing the importance of fair trial and proper identification procedures in criminal cases.

Chintan Shah
Jul 10, 20244 min read
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Minor Discrepancies Do Not Discredit Overall Reliability: Supreme Court on Joy Devaraj v. State of Kerala
Supreme Court upholds Joy Devaraj's conviction, stressing the reliability of witness testimonies despite minor discrepancies.

Chintan Shah
Jul 10, 20244 min read
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Granting Bail Cannot Be Based on Utterly Irrelevant Material - Supreme Court's Verdict in Ajwar vs. Waseem and Others
Supreme Court overturns bail in Ajwar vs. Waseem, emphasizing rigorous scrutiny in serious criminal cases.

Chintan Shah
May 22, 20244 min read
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