accused

December 8, 2022
prosecution

Discrepancies in Testimony of Prosecution Witnesses, Supreme Court Acquits Accused  

Due to the discrepancies in the testimony of prosecution witnesses the Supreme Court acquitted the accused.   Background  As per the case of the prosecution, when the […]
December 6, 2022
summons, order,

Summoning Order has to Precede Conclusion of Trial by Imposition of Sentence in Case of Conviction: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court ruled that the summoning order has to precede the conclusion of trial by imposition of sentence in the case of conviction. Background  The […]
October 25, 2022
Suspicion, howsoever Strong, cannot be a Substitute for Proof of the Guilt of the Accused beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court

Suspicion, howsoever Strong, cannot be a Substitute for Proof of the Guilt of the Accused beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court ruled that the suspicion, howsoever strong, cannot be a substitute for proof of the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Background  The […]
October 5, 2022
Confessional Statement given by an Accused before a Police Officer is Inadmissible as Evidence: Supreme Court

Confessional Statement given by an Accused before a Police Officer is Inadmissible as Evidence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reiterated that a confessional statement given by an accused before a Police officer is inadmissible as evidence.   Background  The appellants have challenged the […]
September 27, 2022
jurishour.in

Grant of Extension of Time to complete Investigation takes away the indefeasible Right of Accused to apply for Default  Bail: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court ruled that the grant of extension of time to complete the investigation takes away the indefeasible right of the accused to apply for default  […]
September 24, 2022
Speedy trial is a right not only of Complainant but accused persons also: Allahabad High Court

Speedy trial is a right not only of Complainant but accused persons also: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that the speedy trial is a right not only of Complainant but accused persons also. Facts  An election of Society, […]
September 19, 2022
Opportunity of hearing not necessary to the would-be Accused before a Complaint: Supreme Court

Opportunity of hearing not necessary to the would-be Accused before a Complaint: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the opportunity of hearing is not necessary to the would-be accused before a complaint.  Background  The impugned judgment of the High […]
September 6, 2022
Supreme Court explains scope of Power to Discharge an Accused under sections 239 of Cr.P.C.

Supreme Court explains scope of Power to Discharge an Accused under sections 239 of Cr.P.C.

Supreme Court explained the scope of power to discharge an accused under Sections 239 of Cr.P.C. Court Observation Adivision bench of Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice […]
March 26, 2022
When the Prayer for Pre-Arrest Bail is declined, it is for the Investigating Agency to take further steps in the matter: Supreme Court

When the Prayer for Pre-Arrest Bail is declined, it is for the Investigating Agency to take further steps in the matter: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that when the prayer for pre-arrest bail is declined, it is for the investigating agency to take further steps in the matter. […]