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Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Directions for Release of Undertrial Prisoners in Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation — Systemic Overcrowding and Violation of Article 21 Rights Addressed. The Court held that the continued incarceration of undertrial prisoners beyond the maximum period of imprisonment for the offences they are charged with violates their fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, and issued directions to ensure their release and prevent overcrowding.

1 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India, in a writ petition filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Accused in Murder Case Under Section 302 IPC Based on Reliable Eyewitness Testimony. The court found sufficient evidence to establish guilt under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, rejecting claims of false implication and benefit of doubt.

24 Apr 2025

The appeal arose from a murder conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The appellant, along with two co-accu...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment Due to Inordinate Delay in Deciding Mercy Petition — Delay of Over 8 Years Violates Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

3 May 2023

The petitioner, Balwant Singh, was convicted along with co-accused for the bomb blast that killed the then Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Beant Singh,...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Death-Row Convict's Challenge to Rejection of Mercy Petition in Nirbhaya Gang Rape Case. President's Power Under Article 72 is Constitutional Duty Subject to Limited Judicial Review; No Grounds for Interference Established.

14 Feb 2020

The petitioner, Vinay Sharma, a death-row convict in the Nirbhaya gang rape case, filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution challengi...

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Child Rape and Murder Case. Judicial Confession and Last Seen Theory Upheld but Death Penalty Not Warranted as 'Rarest of Rare'.

1 Aug 2019

The case involves the ghastly rape and murder of two children aged 10 and 7 years. On 29 October 2010, Mohanakrishnan picked up the children from outs...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Confirms Death Sentence for Four Accused in Dacoity and Murder Case — Conviction Under Sections 396, 397, 302, 120-B, 201 IPC and Section 98 Karnataka Police Act Upheld. The court found the evidence of last seen, recovery of stolen articles, and extra-judicial confession sufficient to prove the guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and the case fell within the 'rarest of rare' category for death penalty.

5 Jul 2016

The case pertains to a dacoity and murder incident that occurred on 14.2.2009 at about 11.45 p.m. in Saidapur Police Station limits, Yadgir District. ...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Confirms Death Sentence for Four Accused in Dacoity and Murder Case — Conviction Under Sections 396, 397, 302 IPC Upheld. Court Finds Circumstantial Evidence Sufficient to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

5 Jul 2016

The case pertains to a dacoity and murder that occurred on the night of 14th February 2009. The prosecution alleged that the four accused, Basavaraj @...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Petition for Passport in Adoptive Name Based on Valid Adoption Deed and Consistent Usage. Adoption Deed and Consistent Usage Sufficient for Passport Issuance Under Passports Act, 1967.

14 Aug 2013

The petitioner, Mihir Ramesh Vora, originally named Mihir Suryakant Nisar, was born on 28.11.1991 to Suryakant Nisar and Jigna Suryakant Nisar. On 28....

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Categorization Under 1992 Guidelines for Premature Release of Life Convict in Murder During Robbery Case. Petitioner's Offence of Murder During Robbery Correctly Categorized Under Category 5(a) of the 1992 Guidelines, Which Superseded the 1978 Guidelines.

2 May 2011

The petitioner, Harjeetsingh Niranjansingh Jabbal, was convicted under Sections 302 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code for murder committed during a rob...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Complainant's Challenge to Commutation of Sentence Under Section 433(d) CrPC — State's Power to Commute Simple Imprisonment to Fine Upheld. The court held that the State Government's order commuting one month simple imprisonment to a fine of Rs.1000/- was valid and did not require the complainant's consent or hearing.

16 Oct 2006

The petitioner, Ravikant Dattatraya Chandpure, was the original complainant in a private complaint case (Complaint (Summary) Case No.3225 of 1993) fil...

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