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Conviction under Sections 302/149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) set aside — Benefit of doubt granted — Prosecution failed to establish the accused’s involvement beyond reasonable doubt.

Sole testimony of an interested witness without independent corroboration cannot form the basis for conviction (Para 18) Failure to seize crucial evi...

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Supreme Court Modifies High Court’s Order on Compensation, Affirms Full Liability on Bus Driver. Rash and Negligent Driving of the Offending Vehicle Held Sole Cause of Accident – Tribunal’s View Restored

High Court’s assessment of contributory negligence at 25% on the deceased was set aside. Tribunal’s finding of 100% negligence on the part of the...

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Supreme Court Refused Quashing of FIR but Granted Anticipatory Bail to the Appellant – Allegations of Misuse of Official Position and Criminal Breach of Trust under Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

The Court emphasized the need for thorough investigation into the allegations of misuse of powers under the Bombay Land Revenue Code, 1879 – Appella...

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Motor Vehicle Accident – Compensation – Liability of Minor Driver. Supreme Court absolved the minor of driving liability and upheld enhanced compensation for the claimants while setting aside the recovery direction against the vehicle’s owner.

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 136 – Reappreciation of Evidence – Scope of interference by Supreme Court – Findings of the lower courts...

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Supreme Court Quashes High Court's Stay on Discharge Order — Upholds Liberty of Accused. Apex Court Reaffirms Higher Pedestal of Discharged Accused — Lays Down Strict Parameters for Stay on Discharge Orders

Supreme Court quashed the High Court’s stay and surrender order — Held that stay on discharge orders should only be granted in rare and exceptiona...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Order of Compensation for Alleged Wrongful Confinement

Compensation for Alleged Wrongful Detention — Scope of High Court’s Jurisdiction Under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) ...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Validity of Marriage Certificate Under Special Marriage Act, 1954. Marriage Certificate Issued Under Special Marriage Act Is Conclusive Evidence of Legality Until Set Aside by Competent Authority

Constitution of India, Article 226 – Writ Jurisdiction – Petition filed seeking directions for issuance of corrected Marriage Certificate after re...

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Counter-Claim Application Filed at a Belated Stage Rejected — Application for Counter-Claim After Framing of Issues and Recording of Evidence Not Permissible — Exceptional Circumstances Not Established

Counter-claims must generally be filed before the framing of issues; exceptional circumstances allowing later filing were absent in this case. Judici...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Former Gujarat Minister in Corruption Case – No Evidence of Demand or Acceptance of Bribe

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 – Sections 7, 13(1)(d), 13(2) – CrPC Section 482 – Discharge Application – Prima Facie Case – Illegal Gra...

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Supreme Court Reinstates Single Judge’s Decision in A.P. Electrical Equipment Corporation Case, Emphasizes Strict Compliance with Urban Land Ceiling Act, 1976. "Actual Physical Possession Must Be Taken Before Repeal Act, 1999; Mere Paper Possession Insufficient"

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals, setting aside the Division Bench’s judgment and restoring the Single Judge’s decision. The Court held...