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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Summon Unexamined Prosecution Witness for the Defense
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024, has granted leave to Sunder Lal, the appellant, to examine a witness listed by the prosecution but not presented during the trial. The case, arising from the State of Uttar Pradesh, revolves around the crucial question of whether a…
Punjab Pre-Emption Act Clarification: Supreme Court Deciphers Distinction Between 'Land' and 'Immovable Property
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Justice Rajesh Bindal, rendered its decision in Civil Appeal No. of 2024 arising from SLP(C) No.18612 of 2015. The case involves a dispute between Jagmohan and Another (Appellants) and Badri Nath and Others (Respondents). Case Background: The…
Supreme Court Warns Against Misuse of Criminal Justice System for Personal Interests; Emphasizes Need for Judicial Vigilance
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, presided over by Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih, has delivered a groundbreaking judgment quashing an FIR in Criminal Appeal No. /2024 arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.2389/2023. The case pertained to allegations under various sections of the Indian…
Court Sentences Man Who Raped 7 Year Old Girl In Temple To 30 Years Imprisonment: Supreme Court
New Delhi, February 6, 2024: In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India, the spotlight falls on Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 2888 of 2023, involving a petitioner, Bhaggi @ Bhagirath @ Naran, challenging the judgment of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur. The petitioner sought to assail the…
Supreme Court Upholds Authority to Examine Offenses Even After Chargesheet During Petition to Quash FIR
In a recent development in the Supreme Court of India, Mamta Shailesh Chandra, a Branch Manager of a Cooperative Bank in Uttarakhand, secured a significant victory as the Court granted leave in Criminal Appeal No(s). of 2024. The appeal arose from SLP(Crl.)No(s).7273/2019 and addressed the quashing of an FIR…
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous Murder Case Under Section 302 IPC
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has upheld the conviction of four accused individuals in a gruesome murder case under Criminal Appeal No. 1954 of 2012. The case involves Haalesh @ Haleshi @ Kurubara Haleshi (Appellant) versus the State of Karnataka (Respondent).…
When Two Clauses Of A Deed Are Repugnant, Earlier Clause Will Prevail Over Later Clause: Supreme Court Decides Land Dispute Jurisdiction Case
Landmark Judgment in Land Dispute: In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in a land dispute case, shedding light on the interpretation of Power of Attorney and its implications on territorial jurisdiction. The case, titled Vikram Nath v. State of Bihar, addresses crucial…
Supreme Court Clarifies: High Court under S. 482 CrPC Should Not Adjudicate on Time-Barred Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases
New Delhi, January 22, 2024: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted leave and allowed the appeal filed by Atamjit Singh against the order of the High Court of Delhi. The case pertains to a criminal appeal arising out of a Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 298 of 2023 challenging the quashing of…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 6 Lakhs Cost on Maharashtra Police Officers for Unlawful Eviction of Tenants
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgment in Special Leave Petition (CRL.) No. 14585/2023, shedding light on a case of alleged tenant harassment, illegal detention, and property demolition. The judgment, delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, addresses…
Supreme Court Orders Rs 2.5 Lakh Compensation in Medical Negligence Case: Patient Loses Vision in One Eye
Overview: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in the case of P.C. Jain vs. Dr. R.P. Singh, addressing a medical negligence claim under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Case Background: The appellant, P.C. Jain, filed a complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission,…
