deposition Archives

Recognizing emotional toll of delays in rape cases is crucial; survivors’ appearance in courts for deposition must be minimum: Delhi High Court

The delay in administration of justice not only interferes with the healing process of rape victims, but also prolongs their journey towards closure and recovery of such traumatic experience.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gauhati HC sets aside conviction and sentence of a rape accused due to inconsistencies in the deposition of the prosecution witnesses

The Court was of the view that the depositions did not have the requisite sterling quality and inconsistencies in the same created serious doubt regarding the nature of the alleged sexual offence but also credibility of the deposition.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court upheld life term of six murder convicts who shot a man dead in personal enmity

The Delhi HIgh Court opined that eyewitness running away and hiding at the time of firing and then coming for the rescue of the deceased is not unnatural as self-preservation is the first instinct of a human being.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court quashes FIR lodged with Economic Offences Wing Delhi in view of deposition made by complainant regarding settlement

Delhi High Court: In a petition filed by Jaideep Singh (’Petitioner’) for quashing of FIR registered by Shaildendra Singh (‘Respondent