The Supreme Court partly allowed the criminal appeal filed by Appellants against her conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murdering her two minor daughters. The incident occurred ...
<p>The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the Appellant against the High Court's order which had set aside his discharge in a rape case -- The Appellant was discharged by the Sessions Cou...
<p>The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the husband against his conviction by the High Court under Section 302 of IPC -- The Trial Court had acquitted all three accused including the hu...
<p>The Appellant, a former judicial officer, sought discharge from charges under Sections 376(2)(f), 417, and 506 IPC, alleging a consensual relationship with the Complainant -- The High Court d...
Premeditation and Intent: Armed trespass and targeting a vital body part (head) with deadly weapons conclusively proved murder under Section 302 IPC (Para 13). Credibility of Related Witnesses: Injure...
Civil Dispute vs. Criminal Cheating: The Supreme Court reiterated that mere breach of contract or failure to repay dues due to business losses does not constitute cheating under Section 420 IPC unles...
Essential Qualifications: Statutory rules prescribing specific qualifications cannot be diluted by executive interpretation (Paras 20–22). Equality in Employment: Expanding eligibility suo motu vio...
Arbitration Act1940 Act: Arbitrator has inherent power to award pendente lite interest unless expressly barred by contract (Para 8, 10). Strict Construction: Clauses must clearly exclude interest ...
Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt (Sections 118 & 139 NI Act): The Supreme Court reiterated that once the complainant proves the cheque’s issuance, dishonour, and statutory notice...
Expert Body’s Prerogative (Para 25): Courts cannot interfere with AICTE’s academic standards unless arbitrary. Incumbent Assistant Professor (Para 27): Only includes Ph.D. holders/pre-2000 appoint...
