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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Kidnapping Case: High Court Erred in Mandating Section 319 CrPC Decision Before Cross-Examination. Trial Court's Discretion to Decide Application Under Section 319 CrPC After Cross-Examination Upheld....

The appeal arose from a criminal case where the appellant was accused of attempting to kidnap the complainant (respondent no.2). The FIR was lodged under Sections 366, 323, 506(II) IPC and Section 25(...

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Daughter's Murder Case — Motive of Inter-Caste Marriage Not Sufficient for 'Rarest of Rare' Tag. The Court upheld conviction under Sections 302, 316, and 364 IPC but modified sentence to life imprisonment for 25 years without remission....

The Supreme Court heard an appeal against the conviction and death sentence of Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar for the murder of his pregnant daughter, Pramila, who had married against his wishes in an inter-...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Bank's Appeal in SARFAESI Auction Dispute — Auction Purchaser Not in Default. Delay in Payment Attributable to Bank's Own Actions and External Factors, Not Purchaser's Fault Under Rule 9(4) of Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002....

The appellant, IDBI Bank, conducted an e-auction on 10.04.2018 for a property comprising 2 guntas of land in Telangana. The respondents were the highest bidders and deposited 25% of the bid amount (Rs...

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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Rape Case Due to Consensual Relationship and Delay — Promise to Marry Broken Does Not Constitute Rape Under Section 376 IPC When Relationship Was Consensual and Long-Standing...

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by Lalu Yadav against the order of the Allahabad High Court dismissing his writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 28/2018 registered under Sections 376 an...

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Injured Claimant in Motor Accident Case — Functional Disability Assessed at 100% with Future Prospects Added. Income assessed at ₹2,00,000 per annum based on progressive returns; 40% future prospects added; attendant charges and future medical expenses enhanced....

The appellant, Chandramani Nanda, suffered grievous injuries in a motor vehicle accident on 16.01.2014 when the car he was traveling in was struck by a bus driven at high speed. He sustained a head in...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Eye-Witness Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Sandeep, was convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Abdul Hameed on 30.10.1997. The prosecution alleged that four accused, including the appellant, came ...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down BCCL's Tender Decision for Arbitrariness and Discrimination. The Supreme Court upholds fairness and transparency in government contracts, ensuring compliance with constitutional principles....

The court held that government authorities, while exercising discretion in contractual matters, must ensure fairness, transparency, and equality. The rejection of the appellant’s bid and the accepta...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Assessee's Appeal in Income Tax Case — Revised Return Barred by Limitation Under Section 139(5) of Income Tax Act, 1961. Assessing Officer Cannot Entertain Claim Made After Expiry of Time for Filing Revised Return....

The appellant-assessee, M/s. Shriram Investments, filed a return of income on 19 November 1989 for the assessment year 1989-90 under the Income Tax Act, 1961. A revised return was filed on 31 October ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals by Successful Candidates Challenging Cancellation of Junior Engineer Recruitment in Bihar. State's Decision to Cancel Recruitment Process Upheld as Valid Exercise of Executive Power, Not Arbitrary or Mala Fide....

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by successful candidates challenging the cancellation of the Junior Engineer recruitment process in Bihar. The recruitment was initiated via Advertisement No. 01/20...