NDPS| SC grants bail to man accused of possessing 450 gm smack upon considering 1.5 years of incarceration
The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court’s decision, wherein his bail application was dismissed.
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SC reduces life sentence to 10 years imprisonment of man convicted for raping step-daughter, considering age and eight years of sentence undergone
‘No reason to interfere with the well-considered findings.’ The High Court’s and Trial Court’s decision for convicting the man for offence under Section 376 of IPC was upheld.
SC quashes NDPS case against man falsely implicated in 1.75 Kg ganja dealing after 4 years due to lack of evidence
The investigation against the accused was initiated as the main accused had named him but later it was discovered that it was a false accusation, as wife of the main accused had some disputes going on with accused person’s wife, hence, he was falsely implicated.
Know Thy Judge | The Remarkable Odyssey of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia – from Bar to Bench
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia is a second-generation legal professional who joined the Bar at Allahabad High Court and went on to become Judge at Supreme Court of India.
Murder over a ‘Mango’: Supreme Court converts life imprisonment to 7 years rigorous imprisonment with fine
Supreme Court noted that this is not a case of pre-planned murder as the incident started with a fight between children for “mangoes” which unfortunately flared up when the adults of the families also got involved which ultimately led to the deceased, the father of one of the children, being killed.
Supreme Court discharges man accused of criminal conspiracy for his cashier’s custodial death
Supreme Court said that the finding of the Trial Court on the ground to proceed against the accused is based on suppositions and suspicions, having no foundational support from the materials produced by the prosecution.
‘Mere absence of motive does not impinge testimony of reliable eye-witness’; SC upholds conviction in 1993 day-light murder case
“The lack or absence of motive is inconsequential when direct evidence establishes the crime.”
Multiple reasons possible for marriage proposal not reaching desired end; SC quashes S. 417 case against man for lack of intention to cheat
“To make out an offence under cheating the intention to cheat or deceive should be right there from the beginning”.
Limitation for appeal against acquittal can be condoned: Supreme Court
Supreme Court acknowledged that in case of special law prescribing a limitation period, Section 5 of the Limitation Act would have no application.
Special Rules like Standing Orders override general CCA Rules, 1965: Supreme Court reiterates
Supreme Court clarified that Standing Orders cover wider activities of workmen and were workmen specific, yet, in view of Section 13B of 1946 Act, a specific notification can be made applying CCA Rules 1965 to that specific aspect, but a notification was necessary.
Know Thy Judge | The Remarkable Odyssey of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia – from bar to bench
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia is a second-generation legal professional who joined the Bar at High Court of Judicature at Allahabad and went on to become Judge at Supreme Court of India. His journey from his early schooling days to the present esteemed position is a testament to the power of knowledge, dedication, and the pursuit of justice.
Supreme Court | Continuation of irretrievably broken down marriage spells cruelty to both parties; can be read as a ground for divorce under Hindu Marriage Act
Supreme Court observed that in cases where the marital relationship has broken down irretrievably, where there is a long separation and absence of cohabitation, then continuation of such a ‘marriage' would only mean giving sanction to cruelty which each is inflicting on the other.
Reopening of completed assessments if Income Tax searches unearth ‘incriminating material’: Supreme Court resolves conundrum
The Revenue had submitted that the Assessing Officer is competent to consider all the material that is available on record, including that found during the search, and make an assessment of ‘total income’. While some of the High Courts agreed with the said proposition, some disagreed. The Supreme Court was, hence, called upon to resolve the conundrum.
Hijab Ban Split Verdict: Justice Gupta says no right to wear Hijab to a secular school; Justice Dhulia bats for right to education of Hijab wearing girls
Supreme Court: The Hijab Ban controversy in the State of Karnataka is far from coming to an end as the bench of
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Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Gauhati HC & Justice J.B Pardiwala, Guj HC appointed as Judges of Supreme Court
President appoints Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court and Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala, Judge of the Gujarat High
SC Collegium recommends elevation of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and J.B. Pardiwala as Supreme Court Judges
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of the following Chief Justice / Judge of the High Courts, as Judges in the
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia appointed as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court
President of India appointed Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. Justice