The Supreme Court slammed a journalist for a defamatory YouTube video targeting a woman politician, reminding that only courts decide guilt. Interim bail was extended as the case proceeds.
The Supreme Court questioned the Maharashtra government’s rush to list its appeal against the acquittal of all accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. The Court reminded that stays on acquittals are granted only in the “rarest of rare” cases.
Today, On 3d July, The Supreme Court refused to cancel the Rs.1 lakh fine imposed on the Narcotics Control Bureau by the Calcutta High Court but reduced the penalty amount to Rs.50,000, offering partial relief to the agency.
Today, On 23rd May, Using its special powers under Article 142, the Supreme Court acquitted a man earlier convicted under the POCSO Act for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, citing the need to deliver complete justice.
Actor Vijay Raaz was acquitted in the 2020 sexual harassment case due to lack of proof. The court observed, “Failed to present sufficient evidence,” while his lawyer said the false claim badly hurt his career.
The Supreme Court ruled that a accused cannot be convicted based solely on circumstantial evidence. It further stated that the present matter was clearly a case built entirely on circumstantial evidence.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted six murder suspects, criticizing the “overzealous” police investigation and highlighting that a significant number of witnesses turned hostile, including the victim’s son. The court emphasized that convictions must rely on valid evidence, not on assumptions or inadmissible statements, leading to the reversal of the Karnataka High Court’s ruling.
The Supreme Court acquitted two rape convicts, calling the prosecution’s version unreliable. The court found major gaps and raised serious doubts about the evidence.
Supreme Court stated that candidates contesting panchayat elections must truthfully disclose information about any pending criminal cases against them. The Court emphasised that non-disclosure amounts to corrupt practice and can lead to annulment of election results.
A Chandigarh court has acquitted former judge Justice Nirmal Yadav and three others in a 2008 corruption case. The verdict, delivered on Saturday, follows a lengthy investigation after cash was mistakenly delivered to another judge. The CBI initially filed a charge sheet in 2011, but all accused were found not guilty.
