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“Motive has a bearing only when the evidence on record is sufficient to prove the ingredients of the offences under consideration, without the proof of foundational facts, the case of the prosecution cannot succeed on the presence of motive alone.”
In September 2024, the Supreme Court and various High Courts engaged in significant discussions on criminal law, focusing on critical issues such as Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise liquor policy scam; Cash-for-job scam. Key rulings emphasized the balance between individual rights and public interest. Overall, these discussions reflect a dynamic legal landscape committed to upholding justice amid evolving challenges.
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment, power of Central Government to make provision related to import of goods, dating back to the year 1953.
Brij Bihari Prasad, a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly was murdered in 1998. The High Court reversed the Trial Court’s decision and acquitted the accused persons.
Even if the ticket was not recovered from his person while preparing the inquest report of the deceased, mere filing of the affidavit on behalf of the appellant was sufficient to raise the presumption that the deceased was bona fide passenger.
“Motive has a bearing only when the evidence on record is sufficient to prove the ingredients of the offences under consideration, without the proof of foundational facts, the case of the prosecution cannot succeed on the presence of motive alone.”
Constitution of India — Art. 21 and Pt. III — Bail — Power of constitutional courts to grant — Scope of: Restrictive bail provision
In September 2024, the Supreme Court and various High Courts engaged in significant discussions on criminal law, focusing on critical issues such as Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise liquor policy scam; Cash-for-job scam. Key rulings emphasized the balance between individual rights and public interest. Overall, these discussions reflect a dynamic legal landscape committed to upholding justice amid evolving challenges.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
