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‘Arrest Memo Mentioned Murder Offence Even Before Body Was Recovered’ Acquittals Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of four accused persons in a murder case after finding serious irregularities in the investigation and recovery of the dead body. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstances necessary for conviction in a case based…
Voluntary Retirement Case of IPS Officer Involving Allegations of First and Second Marriage Decided Under Rule 16(2A) of All India Services: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 26 May 2026 in the matter of Abdur Rahman versus Union of India. The case was related to rejection of voluntary retirement of an IPS officer by the Central Government. The Court examined the powers of the Central Government under Rule 16(2A) Of The All…
‘n-Hexane’ Not ‘Motor Spirit’ for Customs Duty, Revenue Appeal Against Reliance Industries Dismissed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that imported product n-Hexane cannot be treated as a petroleum product or motor fuel merely because it has a flash point below 25 degrees Celsius. The Court held that the Customs Department failed to prove that the imported product was suitable for use as fuel in spark ignition engines.…
‘SIR Meets Proportionality Test’ Conclusions Drawn from Supreme Court Judgment: Supreme Court ‘SIR
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise conducted for revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Court ruled that the exercise is legally valid and does not violate the provisions of the Representation of the People Act,…
In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted Merely for Asking Wife to Adjust, Dowry Harassment and 498A Case Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India in the matter titled ARTI MEHTA & ORS. VERSUS THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ANR. (with connected case) examined appeals challenging proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes involving allegations of cruelty, dowry demand, and domestic violence. The judgment was delivered by a Bench…
Gravity of Injury Not Enough to Convict for Attempt to Murder Without Proof of Intention to Cause Death Under Section 307 IPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reiterated that conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC cannot be sustained merely on the basis of the severity of injuries suffered by the victim. The Court emphasized that the essential requirement under law is the existence of intention or knowledge to cause death. The ruling…
Order Granting Bail in Second Round Must Record Change in Circumstances or Fresh Grounds: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that bail orders must be supported by clear and specific reasoning, especially when an earlier bail plea has already been rejected. The Court clarified that a subsequent bail order must show either a change in circumstances or fresh grounds that were not earlier considered. The observation…
‘Her Story an Eye-Opener’ Convicting Husband for Wife’s Murder, Supreme Court Warns Against Forcing Women Back Into Abusive Marriages: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India in the matter titled Gour Acharjee Versus The State of Tripura & Ors. examined an appeal challenging the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife and for subjecting her to cruelty under Section 302 IPC and Section 498A IPC. The judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justice…
Last Seen Together Alone Not Enough, Two Convicted in Bengal Murder Case Acquitted: Supreme Court
Title: Section 302 IPC Supreme Court Acquits Two Men In West Bengal Murder Case Over Failure Of Circumstantial Evidence Background of the Case The Supreme Court acquitted two men convicted in a 2012 murder case from West Bengal after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and reliable chain of…
No Proof of Intent to Kill, Section 307 Conviction Altered in 2000 Assault Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court partly allowed appeals filed by three accused persons from Haryana who were convicted in a 2000 assault case. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish the essential ingredient of intention required to sustain a conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder. A Bench comprising…
