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FIR Missing Crucial Facts Later Added via S.161 CrPC Statements Suggests Afterthought: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal case that had been filed against an appellant under Section 186, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for obstructing a public servant, and Section 353, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for assaulting a public servant or using criminal force to deter the public servant from discharging his…
Supreme Court Explains Conditions To Invoke Section 53A Of The Transfer Of Property Act
In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of India dated 20th December 2024, the Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.30804 of 2024 filed by Giriyappa and Another was dismissed. The petition arose from an order passed by the High Court of Karnataka on 23rd August 2024, which upheld the judgments and decrees of both…
Supreme Court Clarifies Powers of Trial Court in Investigations under Criminal Procedure Code
The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the authority of Trial Courts in directing the continuation of investigations under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case arose from a dispute over a direction issued by the Metropolitan Magistrate of Cyberabad…
Surgeon Ordered to Pay ₹3.5 Lakh for Patient's Post-Cataract Surgery Infection Due to 'Blatant Medical Negligence': Supreme Court
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of the appellant, Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal, who had suffered the tragic loss of vision following a cataract surgery. The Court upheld the judgment of the State Consumer Commission and awarded a compensation of Rs. 3.5 lakh to the appellant’s legal heirs,…
'Blatant Medical Negligence': Supreme Court Directs Surgeon To Pay Rs 3.5 Lakh To Patient Who Developed Infection After Cataract Operation
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment in a case involving medical negligence during cataract surgery. The case, which revolves around the improper post-operative care by an eye surgeon, has raised important issues regarding medical negligence, compensation for patients, and the standard of care…
Father's Right To Visit Child Cannot Be At Cost Of Child’s Health And Well-Being: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has made significant observations regarding visitation rights and the welfare of a minor child during divorce proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This decision arises from an appeal filed by SUGIRTHA, the appellant, who challenged an order by the Madras High Court concerning…
Supreme Court Grants Relief To Migrant From East Pakistan, Refers To Provisions Of CAA
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court referred to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 while addressing the citizenship claim of BASUDEV DUTTA, an individual who migrated from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to India in 1969. The bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice R. Mahadevan observed that…
Subsequent Buyer of Imported Vehicle Not Liable for Customs Duty; Responsibility Lies with Importer: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed issues related to customs duty and the legal implications of ownership for a Porsche Carrera car imported into India. The case involved Nalin Choksey, the appellant, challenging a judgment passed by the Kerala High Court on 3rd April 2018, which had…
Court's Shocking Divorce and Murder Case Verdict: Accused Acquitted Despite DNA Evidence and Flawed Prosecution Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment, acquitted the accused appellant, Bheem Raidu, who had been convicted for the murder of K. Nagesh. The case revolves around the alleged circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution, specifically focusing on the disclosure statement made by the accused and the…
Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges, Affirms Consensual Relationship Cannot Lead to Criminal Prosecution: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed an FIR filed under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Prashant, after ruling that the relationship between him and the complainant was consensual. The court's ruling came after examining the allegations of sexual assault and…
