2020 Delhi Riots: Court Acquits Man Accused of Rioting & Arson

A court acquitted a man accused of rioting and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots after finding major inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. It held that relying on the testimony of the lone identifying witness would be unreliable.

Key Cases Ahead for New Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant: Electoral, Social Media, Sedition & Rohingya Matters

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Delays: High Courts Ordered to Submit BNSS Charge-Framing Data Urgently

The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to quickly provide data on delays in framing charges under the BNSS. This move aims to create strict guidelines and prevent long custody periods without charges.

Digital Arrest Scams| Find Out CBI Have Resources to Handle All Cases: Supreme Court To Centre

Today, On 27th October, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the rising digital arrest scams and asked whether the CBI has adequate resources to handle all such cases. The Bench sought detailed FIR data from all States before considering a central probe.

Motive Not a Critical Component, Not Essential to Uphold Murder Charge: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court observed that proving motive is not essential to uphold a murder charge, noting that motive is not a critical element of an offence as many serious crimes often arise from trivial or insignificant reasons.

Supreme Court Revoked Gangster Chhota Rajan’s Bail in 2001 Jaya Shetty Murder Case, Allows CBI’s Appeal

Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court has revoked gangster Chhota Rajan’s bail in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty, allowing the CBI’s appeal. The apex court questioned, “Why suspension of sentence to such a man?” highlighting strict accountability.

Bombay High Court Slams Mumbai Police for Lackadaisical Probe in 2022 Hit-and-Run Case

The Bombay High Court criticised Mumbai Police for a lackadaisical investigation into a 2022 hit-and-run case, questioning their delay and casual approach. The court stressed accountability in handling such serious offences.

Supreme Court Lawyers Slam Delhi LG’s Order Allowing Police Testimony From Stations via Video

SCAORA has “unanimously and strongly condemned” the Delhi LG’s notification declaring police stations as venues for recording testimony. Lawyers warn it threatens judicial independence and public trust.

Supreme Court: “Death Penalty Confirmed by Top Court Can Be Challenged Through Article 32 Petition”

Today, On 25th August, Supreme Court has ruled that even a death penalty confirmed by the top court can still be challenged through an Article 32 petition, as seen in the case of Vasanta Sampta Dupare where mitigating circumstances will be reconsidered.

Supreme Court Sets Aside Allahabad HC Bail Granted to Murder Accused for Gathering Evidence to Prove Innocence

The Supreme Court set-aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision granting bail to a murder accused, ruling that the justification of gathering evidence to prove innocence lacked valid grounds and did not warrant such extraordinary indulgence from the court. New Delhi: The Supreme Court has set-aside an Allahabad High Court order that granted bail to a […]