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Manali Gangrape Case, Case Of Accused Under S.313 CrPC Not Suggested To Victim In Cross-Examination: Supreme Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction In Rape Case
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction and sentencing of the accused in the notorious 1989 Manali gangrape case, brought under Section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which had been languishing in the judicial system for decades, saw its final resolution on…
Sexual harassment case: Supreme Court grants interim relief to former TN special DGP
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant development, has issued a notice to the State, represented by the Superintendent of Police II, in response to a Petition for Special Leave to Appeal filed by Rajesh Das. The case arises from the final judgment and order dated 23-04-2024 in CRLMP No.3067/2024 and CRLMP…
As Civil Suit To Enforce Claim In Benami Property Is Barred, Criminal Proceeding By 'Real' Owner Also Impermissible: Supreme Court
New Delhi, May 15, 2024 – In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings in a case involving benami transactions. The bench, comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta, emphasized the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes, reinforcing the stringent provisions of the…
Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions To Review Article 370 Verdict
In a significant judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed multiple review petitions filed in connection with several public interest litigations (PILs) against the Union of India. The review petitions were primarily aimed at challenging the Court's final judgment dated December 11, 2023, in…
NDPS Act, Confiscation Of Vehicle Can't Be Ordered Without Hearing Its Registered Owner : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed a fresh hearing regarding the confiscation of a vehicle under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). This decision came in light of an appeal filed by Pukhraj, challenging the order of confiscation of his vehicle, a dumper,…
PMLA Accused Who Has Spent Half Of Maximum Sentence As Undertial Can Be Given Bail Under S.436A CrPC : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar under Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CRPC). This decision comes after Kerkar's prolonged incarceration in connection with charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Background…
Supreme Court Stays High Court Order Insisting on Personal Appearance of Petitioners in Marital Dispute Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on 20th May 2024, stayed an order passed by the Calcutta High Court that insisted on the personal appearance of the petitioners in a marital dispute case. This decision was made by the bench comprising HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE…
Triple Murder Case, Bail Can Be Cancelled By Same Court Which Granted It If There Are Serious Allegations Even If Accused Hasn't Misused Bail : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has made a crucial decision in the case of AJWAR Versus WASEEM AND ANOTHER, pertaining to bail orders in a triple murder case. The ruling highlights the imperative of judicial diligence and adherence to legal standards in severe criminal matters. Background of the…
To Punish A Person For Casteist Insults Under SC/ ST Act, Comments Have To Be Made Within Public View: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the court provided crucial insights into the interpretation of the proviso to Section 4(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1989, in the case of Priti Agarwalla and Others v. The State of GNCT of Delhi and Others (Criminal Appeal No. 348 of 2021). This analysis has far-reaching implications…
Supreme Court Quashes Conviction For Stalking Due To Marriage Between Convict and Complainant
The Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision in Criminal Appeal No. Arising out of SLP (Criminal) No(s). 2122 of 2024 involving Dasari Srikanth as the appellant and the State of Telangana as the respondent, highlighting a case of marital reconciliation impacting a criminal conviction. Background Story: Dasari…
