Today, 12th April,The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that acquittals can’t be reversed based solely on alternative interpretations, emphasizing the importance of legal standards in reviewing acquittals. Justices Oka and Bhuyan’s bench stated that unless an appellate court deems an acquittal judgment as perverse, it cannot intervene. The court’s decision reinforces the presumption of innocence and highlights burden of proof principles, ultimately acquitting the appellants in a murder case.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over delays in issuing decrees by the registry, impacting matrimonial cases. Staff attributed the delay to misplaced settlement terms, but the Court found this unacceptable, emphasizing the duty of the registry to execute orders promptly. The Court stressed that the delay hindered justice for litigants, urging swift action.
On 1st March: The Supreme Court fined an advocate Rs10,000 for submitting a petition with inaccurate and misleading grounds in the case of Md Khurshid Alam vs State of Bihar. Justices emphasized the importance of diligence in legal filings, granting bail while cautioning against misuse of the liberty. The lawyer was instructed to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society.
The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with Delhi government’s delay in deciding remission pleas, including one from a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant. The bench urged the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi to resolve the matters within two weeks. Concerns were raised about the routine dismissal of such pleas without proper consideration, highlighting the need for a more thoughtful approach.
