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Court Grants to Bail, Maintain Old Panel Of Advocates For At Least Six Weeks After Govt Change To Avoid Adjournments: Supreme Court To States/UTs
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Sachin Kumar in Criminal Appeal No. 1843 of 2024 arising from S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 16513/2023. The appeal pertained to charges under Sections 420, 409, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Sections 3, 4, 6, 9, and 10 of the Uttar…
Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Case of Murder and Concealment of Evidence under IPC Sections 302, 201, and 34
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ballu Chaurasiya alias Balram alias Balmukund and Halki Bahu alias Jamna Bai alias Jamuna Bai in a case involving charges under Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common…
Supreme Court Directs Survey of Karnataka Mines for Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans
In a significant development concerning the implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental Plan for Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ), the Supreme Court has issued directives to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Karnataka. The directives aim to address the outstanding Rehabilitation and Resettlement…
Section 302 IPC: Supreme Court's Stricter Stance on Bail in Custodial Death Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the bail granted to a police constable accused in a custodial death case. The case, which involves serious allegations under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), pertains to the death of a person in police custody in Uttar Pradesh. Case…
Juvenile Accused Can't Be Tried As Adult In Absence Of Preliminary Assessment & Report By JJB : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act's mandatory procedures were found to be violated, leading to the release of a Child in Conflict with Law (CICL). The judgment, delivered on March 22, 2024, by Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta in the case of Thirumoorthy v. State represented by the…
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Manipur Girl's Death Case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Ms. A.S. Reingamphi, a 25-year-old girl from Manipur. The case, which has been ongoing since 2013, took a significant turn as the apex court intervened to ensure a thorough investigation into…
Examination In Chief Of Witnesses Without Recording Their Cross-Examination Is Contrary To Law: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to the appellants, Ekene Godwin and another, who were facing charges under Sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section 66, read with Sections 43(J) and 66D of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. The case,…
Bail Condition Restraining Political Activities Violates Fundamental Rights, Can't Be Imposed : Supreme Court
New Delhi, March 22, 2024: In a significant judgment delivered today, the Supreme Court of India pronounced its decision in Criminal Appeal Nos. of 2024 arising from SLP(Crl.) Nos. 2523-2527 of 2024. The case involved Siba Shankar Das @ Pintu as the appellant and The State of Odisha & Anr. as the respondents.…
Overcharge v. Illegal Charge: Supreme Court Dismisses Railways' Appeals Against Indian Oil Over Refund Of Freight Charges
In a significant ruling under the Railways Act 1989, the Supreme Court has pronounced a judgment regarding the chargeable distance dispute between ABC Company and Indian Railways. The case, bearing Civil Appeal No(s). 1891-1966 of 2024, delved into the legality of the chargeable distance of 444 km as per the old…
Mere Involvement In Sexual Offence Not Sufficient: Supreme Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order
The Supreme Court of India has made a significant ruling regarding preventive detention under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986. In a case concerning alleged sexual offences, the Court has set aside a detention order issued against a man named Bandi Narayana, alias S/o Sambaiah, who was…
