Search Results for "Conviction modification"

341 result(s) found

Scroll Down To Discover

Found 341 result(s)

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Hears Criminal Appeal Against Conviction for Dowry Death and Cruelty. Accused Husband and Mother-in-Law Challenge Life Imprisonment and Fine Imposed by Trial Court Under Sections 304B, 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act.

The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru heard a criminal appeal filed by Accused No.1 (husband of the deceased) and Accused No.3 (mother-in-law) agai...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Gujarat High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Intent and Sudden Provocation. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as the incident arose from a sudden quarrel without premeditation, reducing culpability to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The appellant, Raval Shaileshbhai Rameshbhai, was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by the learned Sessions Judge, Mahesana, ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Bombay High Court Allows Victim Compensation Appeals Under Section 357A CrPC — State Must Compensate Victims Even if Accused Acquitted or Untraced. The court held that victim compensation is a mandatory duty of the State, not dependent on conviction of the accused.

The judgment concerns four criminal appeals (Criminal Appeal Nos. 991, 992, 331, and 854 of 2011) heard together by the Bombay High Court. The appeals...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Bombay High Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Child Kidnapping and Murder Case. Conviction Under Sections 302, 364-A, 201 IPC Upheld but Death Penalty Not Warranted Due to Lack of Aggravating Circumstances.

The case arises from the kidnapping and murder of an 11-year-old boy, Yash, on 10 June 2013. The appellant, Santosh Kalwe, was a neighbour residing in...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Bombay High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Murder Convict in Stabbing Case. Conviction under Section 302 IPC confirmed based on credible eyewitness testimony and medical evidence establishing 18 stab injuries.

The appellant, Abhijit Patil, was convicted by the Sessions Judge at Margao in Sessions Case No. 32/2010/I for the murder of Miss Mushrufia Shaikh ali...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Enhances Sentence in POCSO Case — State Appeal Against Inadequate Sentence Allowed. Court holds that Section 5(1) of POCSO Act mandates minimum sentence of ten years and trial court's imposition of less than ten years is illegal.

The State of Karnataka filed an appeal under Section 377(1)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging the inadequacy of the sentence imp...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Cheque Bounce Case Due to Failure to Prove Debt Legally Enforceable. Dishonour of Cheque Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Presumption Under Section 139 Rebutted by Accused Showing Loan Not Advanced.

The case involves a criminal revision petition filed by the accused, Sri K.T. Krishnappa, against his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable I...