crime

November 29, 2022
high court, crpc,

High Court ought to exercise its power under Section 482 CrPC for quashing of the criminal complaint and proceedings: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court stated that the High Court ought to exercise its power under Section 482 CrPC for quashing the criminal complaint and proceedings. Background  The […]
November 17, 2022
kathua rape case

Kathua Rape Case: Accused Not a Juvenile at the Time of Commission of Rape: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that in Kathua Rape case the accused was not a Juvenile at the time of commission of offence of rape.  Background  The […]
November 14, 2022
Supreme Court reiterates that any identification made by witnesses in TIP in presence of police officer tantamount to statements made to police officer under Section 162 Cr.P.C

Supreme Court reiterates that any identification made by witnesses in TIP in presence of police officer tantamount to statements made to police officer under Section 162 Cr.P.C

The Supreme Court reiterated that any identification made by witnesses in the TIP in presence of the police officer tantamount to statements made to the police […]
November 12, 2022
It is not within Domain of Judicial Review for High Court Judge to have itself Exercise Power of Remission: Supreme Court 

It is not within Domain of Judicial Review for High Court Judge to have itself Exercise Power of Remission: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court ruled that it is not within the domain of Judicial Review for the High Court Judge to have itself exercise the Power of […]
October 31, 2022
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Supreme Court declares two-finger test unlawful and that it is based on Patriarchal Mindset that Sexually Active Women Cannot Be Raped

The Supreme Court declared that the two-finger test is unlawful and that it is based on the Patriarchal Mindset that Sexually Active Women Cannot Be Raped. […]
October 23, 2022
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Conduct of Accused alone, though may be Relevant under Section 8 of the Evidence Act, Cannot form basis of conviction: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the conduct of the accused alone, though may be relevant under Section 8 of the Evidence Act, cannot form the basis […]
September 24, 2022
Looking at the Seriousness of Crime in Question, No Negative Antecedents do not make out case for grant of bail: Supreme Court

Looking at the Seriousness of Crime in Question, No Negative Antecedents do not make out case for grant of bail: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that looking at the seriousness of crime in question, no negative antecedents do not make out a case for grant of bail.   […]
September 9, 2022
Gravity of crime is the prime consideration for deciding the appropriate punishment in a criminal case: Supreme Court

Gravity of crime is the prime consideration for deciding the appropriate punishment in a criminal case: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the gravity of the crime is the prime consideration for deciding the appropriate punishment in a criminal case. Background  The prosecution […]
March 11, 2022
Power under Section 319 of the Code is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be exercised sparingly: Supreme Court

Power under Section 319 of the Code is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be exercised sparingly: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court stated that the power under Section 319 of the Code is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be exercised sparingly. Background  On […]