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Supreme Court Upholds Life Imprisonment in Politically Motivated Murder Case. Political Rivalry Escalates to Murder: Supreme Court Affirms Conviction Under Section 302 IPC.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu challenging his conviction and life sentence for murder under Section 302 IPC. The...

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Bombay High Court Allows Discharge of Accused in Conspiracy and Assault Case. Court Finds Insufficient Evidence to Link Accused to the Incident; Discharge Granted.

The Bombay High Court, in Criminal Revision Application No. 412 of 2015, quashed the rejection of a discharge application filed by Accused No. 6 (Vij...

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Supreme Court Acquits Wadla Bheemaraidu in 2024: Failure of Prosecution to Prove Circumstantial Evidence. A case dismantled by lack of evidence, procedural lapses, and unproven circumstantial links.

The Supreme Court of India, overturned the appellant’s conviction for charges under Sections 302, 364, 384, and 201 of the IPC. The Court found crit...

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Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Under Arms Act for Lack of Evidence. Possession of a Buttondar Knife Without Intent for Sale or Test Does Not Constitute an Offense Under the Arms Act.

Introduction Para 1-2: Criminal appeal under the Supreme Court arising from FIR No. 477/2022. Appellant seeks quashing of FIR under Sections 25, ...

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Supreme Court Acquits Death Penalty Convict on Grounds of Procedural Irregularities and Lack of Fair Legal Representation "Justice demands fairness: procedural lapses lead to acquittal in a grave case."

1. Factual Background Incident: A 10-year-old victim was raped and murdered on May 27, 2009, at a tubewell cabin operated by the appellant, Ashok. ...

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"Acquittal on Grounds of Lack of Conclusive Circumstantial Evidence" "When suspicion remains, conviction cannot stand: the chain of circumstantial evidence must be complete and unbroken."

1. Factual Background Incident Date: February 2, 1997. Victim's Death: Due to head injuries caused by blunt and sharp-edged weapons. Discov...

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Bail Granted in NDPS Case Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Lack of Substantial Evidence. "Right to Speedy Trial Overrides Section 37 NDPS Act's Rigors."

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Accused No. 2 in a case involving the seizure of 191.60 kg of heroin under the NDPS Act. The court emphasized th...

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"Maintenance under PWDV Act: Divorced Wife Entitled to Relief for Past Domestic Violence" "Supreme Court affirms relief under PWDV Act for acts of domestic violence committed during domestic relationships, irrespective of divorce."

This judgment clarifies that even after a decree of divorce, a wife is entitled to relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 20...

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"Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Case: Safeguarding Against Over-Implication in Family Disputes" "Generalized Allegations in Matrimonial Complaints Cannot Justify Criminal Proceedings Against Distant Relatives."

The quashing of an FIR filed under Sections 406, 498-A, 420, and 120-B of the IPC. The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of proceedings against the co...

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Protecting the Fundamental Right to Liberty under Article 21. Illegal Arrest of a Decorated Police Officer: Bombay High Court Awards Compensation for Violation of Fundamental Rights.

The Bombay High Court, in the case of Sambhaji Achyutrao Patil v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., addressed the illegal arrest and detention of a se...