In a pivotal decision on Monday, the Supreme Court revoked the remission of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, lambasting the Gujarat government for its illicit collaboration with a convict who had approached the court seeking the consideration of his premature release. The court had initially directed the State of Gujarat to assess the …
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court today overturned the premature release of 11 convicts serving life sentences for multiple murders and gang rapes, including the infamous Bilkis Bano case stemming from the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. The court declared the State of Gujarat as an incompetent authority to decide on remission, emphasizing that …
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has emphasized the need for appellate courts to extend the benefit of doubt to accused individuals when the prosecution fails to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, allowing for alternative interpretations distinct from lower court rulings. A significant case, where three individuals faced a 2007 murder charge, saw the …
In a judicial revelation, the Supreme Court meticulously dismantled the conviction in a 2004 murder case, challenging the concurrent findings of both the High Court and the Trial Court. The bench, presided over by Justices B.R. Gavai and P.S. Narasimha, underscored the significance of vigilance when relying on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that it must align …
In a groundbreaking decision rendered last November, the Supreme Court refrained from issuing directives to ensure proportional representation for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of West Bengal (WB) and Sikkim. Citing the need for amendments to the Representation of Peoples Act, the Court emphasized that legislative changes were crucial …
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court nullified a criminal case pertaining to the dishonoring of a cheque, declaring a notice issued under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 invalid. The court deemed the demand in the notice to be overly general, prompting the dismissal of the case. The petitioner, holding the notice, …
Supreme Court Rules: Notice Under Section 138 of NI Act Nullified for Ambiguous Demand Read More »
In a recent development, the Supreme Court, on January 4, underscored a significant limitation on the prosecution’s ability to establish facts during a trial. The court, comprising Justices B. R. Gavai, P.S. Narasimha, and Aravind Kumar, ruled in favor of the accused-appellant in a criminal appeal, declaring that the prosecution cannot introduce facts during a …
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In a pivotal legal development, the Supreme Court has overturned a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) directive instructing the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to admit a petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), without a comprehensive examination of the rival contentions on their merits. The esteemed bench, led …
In a recent ruling on January 4, the Supreme Court reinforced a well-established legal principle that a statement recorded under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, does not stand as the exclusive foundation for conviction. The court underscored the non-evidentiary nature of the accused’s statement, emphasizing that it lacks the sanctity of …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has firmly affirmed that the modification of arbitral awards is impermissible under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This decisive stance was reiterated while adjudicating on a plea, where the court emphasized the settled legal position that attempts to modify awards during the …
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