FIR Delay Archives

Justice Must Prevail Over Witch-Hunting, Superstition & Irrational Beliefs; SC Affirms Murder Conviction

The Court condemned witch-hunting as a “malady” that lets prejudice and superstition override the rule of law and constitutional morality, affirming the murder conviction and stressing that reason must prevail over collective irrationality.

husband conviction set aside after 47 years

Case Briefs High Courts

After 47 years, doubt prevails over conviction: Allahabad HC acquits husband in 1979 dowry death case

The Court noted that the presence of the appellant at the time of occurrence at the scene of crime has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt and no active role has been assigned to him and the chain of the evidence is not consistent only with the hypothesis of the guilt of the accused.

investigation before FIR registration murder acquittal benefit of doubt

Case Briefs District Court

Investigation Began Before FIR Was Registered, Sole Eyewitness Went Uncorroborated, Wife Never Examined: Kelapur Sessions Court Acquits Murder Accused

In spite of knowing the fact that the investigation carried out by him will be illegal, the Investigating Officer had continued the investigation and prepared document which is damaging to the case of the prosecution

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court grants bail to rape accused with condition to handover documents, electronic gadgets, social media access for investigation

The Court directed accused to handover his all electronic gadgets like mobile, laptop etc. to the investigating agency along with the password of his all social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, whatsapp etc. for the investigation.