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Trial Courts Must Call Reports on Mitigating and Aggravating Factors Before Sentencing in Potential Death Penalty Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment focusing on fair sentencing in death penalty cases. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay Bishnoi ruled that trial courts must collect detailed reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances before deciding…
Co-Accused Acquitted in Karnataka Murder Case, Weak Circumstantial Evidence Noted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 27 April 2026 in the case of Anand Jakkappa Pujari @ Gaddadar versus State of Karnataka and connected matter. The Court examined a murder case based entirely on circumstantial evidence and emphasized the strict legal standards required to prove guilt…
Joint Statement by Different Accused Admissible Only If It Leads to Distinct Discoveries Under Section 27 Evidence Act: Supreme Court
In a significant criminal law ruling, the Supreme Court of India clarified the scope of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 while deciding appeals in a murder case from Karnataka. The case involved accused persons who were convicted for the alleged abduction and murder of a woman in March 2013. The judgment…
Arvind Kejriwal Boycotts Hearing in Liquor Policy Case Before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Invokes ‘Gandhian Satyagraha’
A major development has emerged in the ongoing CBI liquor policy case being heard before the Delhi High Court. Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, has written a formal letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will no longer participate in further proceedings of the case. The matter relates…
Court Cannot Direct Accused to Surrender While Rejecting Anticipatory Bail: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court interpreted provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Section 87 and clarified that courts cannot direct an accused to surrender while rejecting anticipatory bail. The case titled Om Prakash Chhawnika @ Om Prakash Chabnika @ Om Prakash Chawnika versus State of…
Landlord’s Legal Heirs Can Amend Eviction Suit to Include Bona Fide Need: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court interpreted Order VI Rule 17 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and held that legal heirs of a deceased landlord can amend an eviction suit to add additional grounds of bona fide need. The case titled Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh versus Natwarlal Shamji Gada and Another clarified how…
High Courts Cannot Reassess Materials Considered by Trial Courts Under Article 227: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of Article 227 Constitution of India and held that High Courts cannot act as appellate courts while exercising supervisory jurisdiction. The case titled Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh versus Natwarlal Shamji Gada Respondents and Another dealt with the legality of…
Unsuccessful Party Can Invoke Section 9 of Arbitration Act Even After Award, Conflicting High Court Views Settled: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and held that even an unsuccessful party in arbitration can seek interim relief after the arbitral award is passed. The case titled Home Care Retail Marts Pvt Ltd v. Haresh N Sangavi resolved conflicting…
Mere Knowledge of Second Marriage Insufficient to Implicate Relatives in Bigamy Offence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 24 April 2026 delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the scope of Section 494 IPC relating to bigamy and Section 498A IPC concerning cruelty. The Court held that relatives of a husband cannot be held liable for bigamy merely on the basis of knowledge of a second marriage unless there is…
NDPS Bail Cancelled, Accused Directed to Surrender Within One Week: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 25 April 2026 delivered a crucial judgment reinforcing strict compliance with Section 37 NDPS Act in bail matters. The Court held that bail granted without satisfying mandatory legal conditions is unsustainable in law. Background of the Case The case arose from an FIR registered on 10…
