Circumstantial Evidence and Burden of Proof – Whether the prosecution established an unbroken chain of circumstances proving the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt? [Para 16] Legality o...
Constitution of India – Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Compensation Calculation – Split Multiplier Method – Future Prospects – Loss of Dependency. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166 – A...
Compensation in Motor Accident Claims – Functional Disability – Just Compensation Held: The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation granted to the Claimant-Appellant from ₹6,61,690/- to ₹20,5...
Just Compensation – The Supreme Court reiterated the principle that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, should be "just" and "reasonable," even if it exceeds the amount claimed by the ...
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the Appellants, holding that the allegations were generalized and lacked specific overt acts to constitute criminal liability. The Court emph...
The appellant attacked his mother-in-law with a billhook, causing grievous injuries. The Trial Court imposed life imprisonment under Section 307 IPC, which was reduced to 12 years RI by the High ...
Insurance Claim – The appellant, owner of a truck, filed an insurance claim after the vehicle caught fire due to a short circuit during the policy period. The claim was initially allowed by the Sta...
Income Tax Act, 1961 – Section 276CC – Compounding of Offences – Discretionary Relief – Interpretation of Guidelines – Supreme Court’s Review of Rejection by Tax Authorities Compounding o...
Validity of the 2003 Repeal Act – Upheld. The Supreme Court ruled that the Karnataka Legislature had full competence to repeal the 1976 Act without requiring fresh Presidential assent. The repeal wa...
Delay and Procedural Irregularities – The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s decision due to a violation of the principles of natural justice, holding that an affidavit filed by the Special ...
