Consistent and corroborated eyewitness testimonies established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Plea of alibi must be conclusively proven – Mere assignment of duty without ...
Application of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Common Intention of the Accused Persons Duly Proved — Dying Declaration Accepted as Substantial Evidence — Forensic Science Repor...
Disobedience of an injunction order remains punishable even if the underlying suit is later dismissed (Samee Khan v. Bindu Khan). A lawyer’s undertaking on behalf of a client binds the clie...
Supreme Court of India Set Aside Conviction and Sentence under Sections 306 and 114 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Due to Lack of Direct or Proximate Evidence. Conviction for abetment to suicide requ...
Constitution of India, 1950 (COI) – Article 21 – Protection of Life and Personal Liberty – Violation of Fundamental Rights due to Detention Orders Issued Without Application of Mind ...
Supreme Court of India – Acquittal Granted, Benefit of Doubt Extended a) Inconsistent dying declarations require corroboration (Para 12-14) b) Benefit of doubt must be given where the prosecuti...
The Court emphasized that once a concession was made by a party’s counsel and recorded by the court, the party could not later challenge the order based on misunderstanding or lack of instructio...
Invoking Insolvency Proceedings Cannot stay execution of Penalty Orders for Consumer Protection Law Violations – The Apex Court Upheld the NCDRC’s Authority to Enforce Consumer Rights (a) Interim...
Clear provisions of Chapter 16 of the University Statutes indicated automatic entitlement to the pension scheme in absence of opting for the Contributory Provident Fund. Non-exercise of option was not...
The refund of security deposit was contingent on the respondent handing over vacant possession of the flat. The appellant was entitled to deduct unpaid rent and maintenance charges from the deposit.�...
