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Condition To Deposit 50% Of Compensation Ordered Under S.357 CrPC To Suspend Sentence Unjustified : Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India set aside a Bombay High Court order that mandated an accused to deposit 50% of a substantial compensation amount as a condition for suspending his sentence. This decision comes as a relief to Nikhil, the appellant, who was convicted for embezzlement and…
Supreme Court revives murder trial against former MLA, flags political influence
New Delhi, July 15, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court addressed issues of political influence and judicial delay in the case involving Criminal Appeal @ SLP(Crl.) No.16417/2023 under the POCSO Act, 2012. The case centered around Chhote Singh, who had sought withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 of…
'Punishment Must Be In Proportion To Gravity Of Offence', Supreme Court Enhances Parents' Sentence For Abetting Daughter's Bigamous Marriage
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has issued a judgment regarding an appeal under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), addressing the serious offence of bigamy. The case involved Mr. Saurabh Sharma and his wife, Ms. Priya Sharma, where Ms. Priya Sharma married Mr. Rajesh Kumar while her…
Supreme Court dismisses review petition against Adani - Hindenburg Judgment
New Delhi, May 8, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the review petition filed by Anamika Jaiswal, seeking a review of the earlier judgment passed on January 3, 2024, in her writ petition against the Union of India and Others. The review petition was scrutinized under Order XLVII Rule 1 of the Supreme…
Subsequent Suit For Rent Arrears Maintainable After Suit For Possession; Both Different Causes Of Action: Supreme Court
In a significant legal decision, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal arising from a dispute between Uniworld Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (Appellant) and Indev Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (Respondent) over a leave and license agreement. The judgment, delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra…
Confession Before Police Cannot Be Included In Charge Sheet: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India addressed the improper practice of recording confessional statements by police officers in Uttar Pradesh. This issue came to light in the case involving Sanuj Bansal versus The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. The case was heard on July 12, 2024, with Hon'ble Mr.…
Trial Courts Must Be Cautious In Accepting Dock Identification Of Stranger Accused By Witness Without Test Identification Parade : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the significance of Test Identification Parade (TIP) in criminal proceedings, particularly in cases where the accused is unknown to the witnesses prior to the incident. The judgment, delivered by Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prasanna B. Varale, has…
If Prosecuting Agency Can't Ensure Speedy Trial, They Shouldn't Oppose Bail Citing Seriousness Of Offence : Supreme Court
New Delhi, July 06, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh, who was arrested by the Mumbai Police in 2020 for allegedly possessing counterfeit Indian currency notes. The Court's decision comes after Shaikh had spent four years in jail without even facing trial. Undue Delay in…
'Incorrect' : Supreme Court Criticises High Court Order Limiting Bail Of Undertrial To 2 Months When He Has Been Under Custody Since 2022
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kishor Karmakar, who was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). Case Details: Petitioner: Kishor Karmakar Respondent: State of Odisha Case Number: Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 8263/2024 Charges: Kishor Karmakar was charged…
'Absurd, Impossible' : Supreme Court On High Court Condition That Accused Will Get Bail Only If Victim Stands As Surety
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the release on bail of Amar Singh (name changed), who was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case in Bihar. The court also quashed an unusual condition imposed by the Patna High Court that had prevented his release. The Case Amar Singh was arrested in January 2023 under…
