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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Attempted Murder Case: Appellate Court’s Power to Modify Sentence Limited by Statutory Maximum – Life Imprisonment Reduced to 7 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

The appellant attacked his mother-in-law with a billhook, causing grievous injuries. The Trial Court imposed life imprisonment under Section 307 ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Unchallenged Eyewitness Testimony. Concurrent findings of fact by Trial Court and High Court not interfered with as evidence of eyewitnesses remained unshaken despite minor contradictions.

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal against the conviction of Sakhawat and Mehndi (appellants) for the murder of Sukha and attempt to murder PW-7 un...

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High Court Quashes Sessions Court Order Allowing Additional Evidence Post-Trial Commencement – Upholds Accused’s Right to Fair Trial. Court Reiterates Public Prosecutor’s Non-Partisan Role and Limits on Producing Evidence Post-Charge Framing

Public Prosecutor’s Role – The Public Prosecutor cannot assume the role of an Investigating Officer or produce evidence beyond what is filed with...

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“Supreme Court Protects Judicial Independence, Expunges Remarks Against Rajasthan Judge” Tagline: Mandatory Bail Application Formats Cannot Curtail Judicial Discretion.

The Supreme Court expunged adverse remarks and directions issued against a District and Sessions Judge for allegedly not adhering to procedural direct...

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"Supreme Court Examines the Necessity of Sanction under Section 197 CrPC in Alleged Conspiracy Cases" "Balancing Official Duty and Accountability: Public Servants and Legal Immunity in Criminal Prosecutions"

The Supreme Court ruled on the necessity of prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC for prosecuting public servants accused of conspiring to crea...

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"Supreme Court Ensures Fair Probe Amidst Political and Personal Tensions" "A landmark decision to uphold justice and fairness in politically charged scenarios."

The Supreme Court of India, in the case, exercised its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution to transfer the investigation o...

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"Criminal Proceedings Quashed: Bombay High Court Relies on Settlement for Ends of Justice" Balancing law and justice, the Bombay High Court quashes criminal proceedings in a dowry-related case after settlement and mutual divorce between parties.

  Typographical Correction Leave granted to amend typographical errors. Amendment to be carried out by counsel for the applicants. Hea...

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Supreme Court Modifies Conviction to Section 304 Part I IPC in Light of Sudden Provocation "Justice tempered by circumstance: Supreme Court reduces conviction from murder to culpable homicide."

Acts and Sections Discussed: Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) Section 302 – Punishment for Murder Section 304 Part I – Culpable Homicide not a...

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Supreme Court Acquits Appellants, Sets Aside Conviction and Death Penalty. A case of alleged murder unraveling due to unreliable witness testimony and circumstantial evidence.

1. Background and Incident (Para 2) On October 4, 2012, the appellant informed the police of a robbery at his residence in Pune, reporting the death...