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'No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities' : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist
Case Overview: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 2024, arising from SLP(Crl.) No. 3687 of 2020, titled Shiv Prasad Semwal vs. State of Uttarakhand and Others. The appeal questioned an order by the High Court of Uttarakhand that dismissed a criminal writ…
Supreme Court Directs Police & Probe Agencies To Strictly Follow Norms On Arrest
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India upheld the compensation awarded in a case concerning police brutality under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The case, SOMNATH v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS., shed light on the abuse of authority and violation of personal liberty by law enforcement officials.…
Supreme Court Outlines Factors for Remission Term in Murder Convictions
The Supreme Court recently delivered a groundbreaking judgment in the case of NAVAS @ MULANAVAS vs. STATE OF KERALA, setting significant guidelines for sentencing in criminal cases. The judgment focused on the application of the Swamy Shraddananda principle in determining appropriate sentences, particularly in cases…
Supreme Court's Landmark Guidelines: Respecting Couples' Views and Sexual Orientation in Habeas Corpus and Protection Petitions
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, issued comprehensive guidelines on habeas corpus petitions involving LGBTQ+ individuals. The case stemmed from a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No 1891 of 2023 filed by Devu G Nair against the State of Kerala &…
Specific Reference Required for Incorporating Arbitration Clauses, General References Inadequate: Supreme Court
Arbitration Act 1996: Understanding Incorporation of Arbitration Clauses in Contracts In a recent legal judgment, the Arbitration Act 1996 came into focus regarding the incorporation of arbitration clauses in contracts. The case revolved around the interpretation of specific references needed to incorporate…
Post-Disposal Application To Modify/Clarify Judgment Maintainable Only In Rare Cases : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court recently dealt with contempt proceedings arising from a financial dispute between Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (Petitioner) and Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd. (Respondent). The case revolves around the compliance of court orders regarding a substantial financial…
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Litigant Charged with Contempt for Non-Payment and Contemptuous Remarks
In a significant development at the Supreme Court of India, a contempt case has been initiated against Upendra Nath Dalai for non-compliance with a previous court order. The case, SMC No(s). 3/2023, relates to Section XVII of the legal proceedings. Background of the Case The proceedings stem from a writ petition filed…
IPC Section 397 Case: Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in Kerala Dacoity Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has acquitted the appellant, Jafar, in Criminal Appeal No. 1607 of 2009, challenging a judgment related to a case under Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in Kerala. Case Overview: The case stemmed from an incident on 14.05.2004, where accused individuals, armed…
Filing Of Anticipatory Bail Application Through Advocate Can't Be Considered As Appearance Of Absconding Accused : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, the denial of anticipatory bail under Sections 82 and 83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC) has been upheld, shedding light on the importance of compliance with court orders and the consequences of evading legal proceedings. The case, identified as Special Leave…
Supreme Court grants interim bail to Muslim poet accused of insulting Hindu Gods
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant development, has issued notice in a criminal appeal filed by Rakib Uddin Ahmed alias Neelabh Sourav against the State of Assam and another party. The petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No. 3592/2024 arose from the final judgment and order dated 22-02-2024 in AB No.…
