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Rape and Murder Convict Acquitted Due to Lack of Legal Aid, Directions Issued to Prosecutors: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ashok, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The Court found that several legal and procedural violations during the trial warranted his acquittal, underscoring critical issues related to legal…
Worrying Trend of Filing Rape Cases After Consensual Relationships Sour: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a prolonged physical relationship between a couple, where the female partner does not protest or insist on marriage, is an indication of a consensual relationship rather than one founded on a false promise of marriage. This landmark judgment, delivered by a Bench of Justice BV…
Supreme Court Quashes FIR and Criminal Proceedings in Dowry Harassment Case Following Divorce Settlement
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court, an appeal was heard concerning the quashing of an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings against two individuals, accused in a case related to dowry harassment and criminal breach of trust. The matter revolved around the application of Section 406, Indian Penal Code (IPC)…
Supreme Court Directs Patna High Court to Expedite Rape Convict's Appeal After Multiple Judges Recuse
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has intervened in a case involving a delay in hearing a criminal appeal. The petitioner, Rajballabh Prasad (also known as Rajballabh Yadav), challenged his conviction and life sentence for committing a crime under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and…
Supreme Court Notice - Changes in Court Proceedings for 25.11.2024
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice regarding the cancellation of sittings scheduled for 25th November 2024 (Monday). The notice states that Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal will not be holding court on this date, leading to the cancellation of their…
Parents Challenge School Closures in Delhi Over Air Quality, Argue Every House Doesn’t Have Clean Air: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Friday announced it will consider next week whether to relax certain restrictions, particularly on school closures, which are currently in place in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan IV (GRAP IV). This comes after a group of parents moved the Court seeking relief from the…
Property Acquired by Hindu Woman Post-Partition Without Legal Heir Is Her Separate Property, Not Joint Property: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the status of property acquired by a woman and her children post-partition under Kerala’s traditional Marumakkathayam law, ruling that such property does not become separate property but remains part of the tharwad (joint family property). The judgment,…
Breakup Between Consenting Adults Cannot Lead to Criminal Proceedings: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, the family court addressed a divorce petition filed by Mr. Ravi Kumar and Mrs. Priya Kumar, who sought dissolution of their marriage. The petition, filed in 2024, was contested by the respondent, Mrs. Priya Kumar, but ultimately, the court ruled…
Breakup Alone Cannot Form Basis for Rape Allegation Against Man: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday quashed a rape case against a man, Prashant, who was accused of repeatedly raping a woman on the false promise of marriage. The Court held that the woman's prolonged association with the accused and their physical relationship implied her consent, making…
Future Prospects Must Be Considered in Motor Accident Compensation for Self-Employed and Fixed Salaried Individuals: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the issue of compensation for dependents in motor accident claims, specifically addressing the inclusion of future prospects for individuals on a fixed salary. The judgment has significant implications for claimants seeking fair compensation for the loss…
