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Supreme Court suspends sentence of murder convict in custody for past 14 years
The convict was charged with offence under Sections 147, 148, 302 read with Section 149 of the Penal Code, 1860.
‘Ghee’ is a livestock product and can be regulated under AP (Agricultural Produce and Livestock) Markets Act: SC upholds Andhra Pradesh HC Judgment
Supreme Court said that the argument that “ghee” is not a product of livestock is baseless and bereft of any logic, as Cows and buffalos are the livestock. Thus, “ghee” is a product of milk, which is a product of the livestock.
General or evasive denial not sufficient; Supreme Court advocates for para-wise reply to plaint
The Supreme Court was dealing with a matter pertaining to the genuineness of a registered Will executed by the testator in favour of his brother’s daughter without any mention of his widow or daughter.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Augustine George Masih
Justice Augustine George Masih was appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023.
True and voluntary dying declaration can be sole basis of conviction without any corroboration: SC
“Dying declaration can be the sole basis of the conviction if it inspires the full confidence of the Court and the deceased was in a fit state of mind at the time of making the statement and that it was not the result of tutoring, prompting or imagination.”
Sandeshkhali ED Attack| SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC order directing CBI probe
Shahjahan Sheikh was described by the court as a ‘strongman’ with significant political influence, was elected as a Karmadhaksya of Zilla Parishad, North 24 Parganas, and had ties to the ruling party. He is a prime accused in almost 42 criminal cases arising out of Sandeshkhali, eventually leading to his arrest by the State Police after a prolonged period of being absconded.
Supreme Court grants interim protection to News Anchor Sudhir Chaudhary in Jharkhand FIR over Anti-Tribal remarks
The Jharkhand High Court had earlier refused to stay proceedings against Sudhir Chaudhary.
Retweeting Dhruv Rathee’s Video | SC extends stay on defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal till May 13
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal retweeted a video, posted by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee where allegations were made against Bharatiya Janata Party’s IT cell.
Supreme Court finds HC judgment prima facie well-reasoned; refuses to stay acquittal of GN Saibaba and others
Supreme Court, while refusing to interfere with the acquittal order, also pointed out the fact that all 6 people had been acquitted twice by the different Benches of Bombay High Court.
Supreme Court dismisses SBI plea for extension of time to furnish information relating to Electoral Bonds; Directs disclosures by March 12
Supreme Court has directed Election Commission of India to compile the information and publish the details in its official website no later by 15-03-2024 by 5 PM.
Supreme Court dismisses MakeMyTrip’s plea against Google in Keyword trade mark infringement case
“A risk of trade mark infringement occurs when a registered trade mark is used as a keyword by a third party to link its website to promote its goods and services, which creates confusion in the minds of the consumers about the source of the product.”
Never Reported Judgment| In absence of original document, language cannot be pressed much into service over clear and strong contrary evidence [(1952) 2 SCC 754]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1952 on interpretation of deeds and documents.
‘No rape on false promise to marry’; Supreme Court quashes rape case by married woman
Supreme Court took note of the evident consent of the complainant as well as her parents and daughter, who were living in the same house.
Supreme Court directs ED to conduct exhaustive investigation in money laundering case against Amtek Auto’s former promoters
In 2018, the National Company Law Tribunal approved the resolution plan submitted for Amtek Auto by Liberty House, which was settled with 80% haircut for Deccan Value Investors in November 2021
‘A relationship consensual at the beginning may not remain so all time’; Supreme Court refuses to quash rape case
The Supreme Court directed masking of the complainant’s identity in the Court records and future proceedings and her to be referred as ‘Miss X’.
Criticising abrogation of Art. 370 on WhatsApp status; wishing Independence Day to Pakistan not an offence under Section 153-A IPC: Supreme Court
“Now, the time has come to enlighten and educate our police machinery on the concept of freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and the extent of reasonable restraint on their free speech and expression. They must be sensitised about the democratic values enshrined in our Constitution”
For recovery alleging debtors of benami companies of notified person, onus of proof lies on Custodian: Supreme Court
“It is only after the Custodian discharged this primary burden and established the existence of the debt, then by virtue of Section 102 of the Evidence Act, perhaps, the onus could be shifted on to the appellants to rebut the same.”
“Evidence of police witnesses full of contradictions and thoroughly unconvincing”; SC sets aside conviction under NDPS Act
The Court found glaring loopholes in the prosecution case regarding the preparation of the samples of the contraband and safe keeping of the samples.
Supreme Court sets aside Orissa HC judgment granting father custody of child living with aunt for 14 years; says ‘child not a chattel’
Supreme Court said that the fact that when custody of the child was handed over to the aunt , she was un-married, and is now married having two children will not be a deterrent for this Court to come to the conclusion that best interest of the child still remains with the aunt as the child is living with her ever since she was 3-4 months old.