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.
Supreme Court on Friday of India has accepted appeals against the Calcutta High Court’s decision that permitted Harsh Vardhan Lodha to maintain his role as the Chairman of the MP Birla group. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday of India has accepted appeals against the Calcutta High Court’s decision that permitted Harsh Vardhan Lodha […]
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.
Sadanand Kadam was arrested on March 10, 2023, by the Enforcement Directorate, which marked a pivotal moment in the investigation of financial irregularities under the stringent Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) On February 12, the Supreme Court of India extended its judicial discretion to grant bail to Sadanand Kadam, a prominent figure closely associated […]
Supreme Court Probes Delay in Fine Payment by Convicts in Bilkis Bano Case In a recent development concerning the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, the Supreme Court has sought clarification from the 11 convicts who were released on remission. The apex court questioned if their alleged delay in depositing the fines, which were part of their […]