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Supreme Court Allows Recall of Witness in Criminal Trial for Further Examination — Right to Fair Trial Includes Opportunity to Re-examine Witness on New Evidence. The Court held that rejection of recall prayer after CFSL report became available was a denial of fair trial under Section 311 CrPC....

The appellant, Satbir Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the order of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana dated 14.12.2021, which rejected his prayer for recall of himself as a witness in the trial...

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Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 6 of POCSO Act Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Sexual Assault Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, P. Yuvaprakash, was convicted by the trial court and the Madras High Court for offenses under Section 366A IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The prosecution alleged that on 13.0...

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Supreme Court Allows Insured's Appeal in Motor Insurance Claim Case — Policy Extended to Nepal Covers Accident Occurring Therein. Insurer Liable to Indemnify Third-Party Claims Under Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Despite Territorial Extension Clause....

The appellant, Hem Raj, owned a Mahindra Pick-up vehicle insured with The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. under policy No.36060231130100003910 for the period 21.03.2014 to 20.03.2015. The policy initiall...

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Supreme Court Upholds Life Imprisonment of Army Lance Naik for Murder of Fellow Soldier in Court Martial Conviction. Altercation over seniority led to fatal shooting; conviction under Section 302 IPC read with Section 69 Army Act, 1950 confirmed....

The appellant, a Lance Naik in the Indian Army, was convicted by a Court Martial for the murder of Lance Naik Kala Singh under Section 302 IPC read with Section 69 of the Army Act, 1950, and sentenced...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail in Murder Case Involving Extra-Marital Relationship. High Court's Grant of Bail Quashed for Failure to Consider Seriousness of Offence and Witness Tampering Allegations Under Section 302 IPC and Arms Act....

The appellant, Rohit Bishnoi, brother of the deceased Vikash Panwar, filed an FIR alleging that his brother was murdered due to his extra-marital live-in relationship with Nirma @ Gudia. The accused, ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Criminal Complaint Dismissal Case — Inquiry Under Section 202 CrPC Must Be Complete Before Dismissal Under Section 203 CrPC. Magistrate's failure to examine witnesses after ordering inquiry under Section 202 CrPC renders dismissal under Section 203 CrPC invalid....

The case arises from a criminal complaint filed by the first respondent under Section 200 CrPC alleging offences under Sections 323, 342, 500, 504, 506, 295-A, 298, and 427 IPC against the appellant. ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Trade Union Seeking Reinstatement of Fixed-Term Workmen in Jet Airways. Settlement Between Union and Company Overrides Model Standing Orders Regarding Permanency....

The case involves an appeal by Bharatiya Kamgar Karmachari Mahasangh, a trade union representing 169 workmen temporarily engaged on fixed-term contracts by M/s. Jet Airways Ltd. as loaders-cum-cleaner...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals for Enhancement of Compensation in Land Acquisition Case Due to Non-Consideration of Cross-Objections by High Court. High Court Failed to Adjudicate Cross-Objections Under Order 41 Rule 22 CPC, Leading to Remand for Fresh Consideration of Compensation Quantum Under Land Acquisition Act, 1894....

The Supreme Court dealt with appeals arising from land acquisition proceedings initiated by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh for the development of Greater Noida. A notification under Section 4(1...