Conviction upheld Archives

Bombay HC commutes POCSO convict’s life sentence to 12 years; cites his constructive participation in education and Gandhian thoughts

“The accused was only 20 years of age at the time when the offence took place, as reflected in the FIR, and was not released on bail even during Covid-19.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Members of unlawful assembly vicariously liable once common object and participation are proved, regardless of individual acts’; SC upholds conviction of 3 in murder case

“The Trial Court overlooked the consistent and corroborated testimony of injured eyewitnesses and failed to appreciate the legal effect of the active participation of the appellants as members of an unlawful assembly. The High Court, in reversing the acquittal, has given cogent and well-reasoned findings based on a proper appraisal of the record.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Difficult working conditions don’t give right to kill colleagues’; Chhattisgarh HC upholds conviction of CRPF personnel who killed 4 colleagues, injured many

“Long working hours without leave and difficult environment does not give the right to any person to vent his anger by causing the death of his own colleagues.”