Supreme Court allowed the State’s appeal, set aside the Rajasthan High Court’s acquittal, and reinstated the conviction and sentence awarded by the Trial Court.
NEW DELHI: J Deepa, the niece of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, has approached the Supreme Court, asking for the return of her late aunt’s confiscated properties. She has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging a Karnataka High Court order that refused to release Jayalalithaa’s assets to her.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court acquitted two boys of stalking a minor girl, stating that a single instance of following does not constitute stalking under the IPC and POCSO Act. However, one boy was upheld on charges of sexual assault based on credible evidence, while the other faced reduced sentencing.
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More than 40 minor girls were reportedly assaulted at the shelter. Initially investigated by the Bihar Police, the Supreme Court later transferred the case to the CBI and moved the trials, except those under the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, to Delhi as the victims belonged to marginalized communities. Muzaffarpur, Jan 2: Brajesh Thakur, accused […]
The Supreme Court acquitted George, convicted in a 2015 murder case, criticizing the reliance on inconsistent testimony of the deceased’s father. The court emphasized that testimony from “interested witnesses” cannot be dismissed outright but must be evaluated carefully. The prior conviction was set aside due to errors in judgment.
The Supreme Court on Monday (3rd Nov) acquitted a man convicted of rape and murder, citing inadequate legal representation during trial. The Bench criticized the trial court’s failure to follow procedural safeguards and highlighted the shocking imposition of the death penalty. The Court issued guidelines to ensure proper legal aid and fair trials for accused individuals.
The Supreme Court of India on November 29 overturned Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi’s conviction for cheating and abetment of suicide, stating that a broken relationship does not equate to criminal conduct without evidence of intent. The Court emphasized that emotional distress alone does not warrant abetment charges unless clear intent is established.
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Today, On 9th September, The Supreme Court issued a notice in response to a challenge against the acquittal of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a murder case. Despite the acquittal, Ram Rahim remains imprisoned due to prior convictions for rape and conspiracy to commit murder. The notice marks a new development in the legal scrutiny surrounding the controversial figure.
