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Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Accused in Child Trafficking Racket; Says “Children Are Not Commodities” in Sharp Rebuke to High Court
Supreme Court cancels bail in child trafficking case; slams High Court and declares, “Children are not commodities.”
Apr 165 min read
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Mere Allegations Cannot Justify Conviction: Supreme Court’s Ruling in Patel Babubhai Manohardas v. State of Gujarat – A Legal Analysis
Supreme Court sets aside conviction under Section 306 IPC, ruling that mere allegations cannot justify criminal liability.
Mar 64 min read
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Mere Possession Does Not Suffice – Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Stolen Property and Burden of Proof
Mere possession does not suffice – Supreme Court sets aside conviction in a stolen property case, reinforcing proof beyond doubt.
Feb 264 min read
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A Just Balance Between Fundamental Rights and Police Powers – Supreme Court's Ruling on Multiple FIRs in Corruption Cases
Supreme Court clarifies the validity of multiple FIRs in corruption cases, balancing fundamental rights and investigative powers.
Feb 204 min read
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Death Penalty in India: The 'Rarest of Rare' Doctrine Under BNS and BNSS
Death penalty in India: How the ‘Rarest of Rare’ doctrine evolves under BNS & BNSS. Key reforms, legal impact & judicial insights.
Feb 135 min read
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The Right to Live with Dignity is a Fundamental Right – Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upholds the right to dignity in custody, ruling that arrests must comply with constitutional safeguards.
Feb 104 min read
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Mere Proof of Robbery is Not Sufficient – Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Judgment on Criminal Identification
Mere proof of robbery is not sufficient – Supreme Court sets aside conviction, emphasizing procedural integrity in criminal trials.
Feb 54 min read
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The Criminal Justice System Must Not Be Utilised to Settle Private Scores’ - Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. The State of Karnataka & Anr.
Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. State of Karnataka: Workplace harassment, criminal law misuse, and judicial restraint highlighted.
Jan 275 min read
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A Casual Remark or Abetment? Supreme Court Deciphers Instigation Under Section 306 IPC
Supreme Court quashes charges against Laxmi Das, clarifying the thin line between casual remarks and abetment under Section 306 IPC.
Jan 224 min read
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The Ends of Justice are Higher than the Ends of Mere Law: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Naresh Aneja
SC quashes criminal proceedings against Naresh Aneja, emphasizing high standards for quashing and the importance of tangible evidence.
Jan 34 min read
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Supreme Court Warns Against Misuse of Section 498-A IPC: Not a Tool of Personal Vendetta
SC warns against misuse of Section 498-A IPC in matrimonial disputes, emphasizing the need for concrete evidence and judicial scrutiny.
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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How Section 61 of the BNS Impacts Prosecution of Criminal Conspiracy
Understanding Section 61 of BNS: How India's legal framework tackles criminal conspiracies with landmark judgments and case laws.
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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Defending Against Abetment Charges Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Understand abetment charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and how to defend against them effectively.
Dec 24, 20244 min read
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Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code: An Analysis of Its Impact, Misuse, and the Way Forward
An in-depth analysis of Section 498A IPC: its impact, misuse, and reforms needed for justice and gender equality in India.
Dec 18, 20249 min read
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Imposing Capital Punishment in Such a Case Shocks the Conscience of This Court: Analysing the Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement in Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh
Supreme Court sets aside a flawed death penalty conviction, highlighting lapses in legal aid and procedural fairness.
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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Suspicion Cannot Be a Substitute for Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Circumstantial Evidence Case
Suspicion cannot replace proof: Supreme Court acquits accused in a case relying on circumstantial evidence.
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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Omissions Amount to Material Contradictions’: Supreme Court on Upholding Acquittal in Murder Case
Summary of the Judgment Case Name : The State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Ramjan Khan & Ors. Date of Judgment : 25th October 2024 Court :...
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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Suspicion Cannot Take the Place of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Analysis of Vishwajeet Masalkar v. State of Maharashtra
An in-depth analysis of Vishwajeet Masalkar's appeal, exploring the fine line between suspicion and proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Boundaries of Consent in Long-Term Relationships
Supreme Court quashes rape charge, clarifying the role of consent in long-term relationships in a key judgment.
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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Death Penalty Reserved for Rarest of Rare Cases: Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar Case
Supreme Court reduces death sentence, upholding justice in the rarest of rare cases in the Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar judgment.
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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