The Bombay High Court denied bail to Yusuf Khan, accused in the 2022 murder of Amravati chemist Umesh Kolhe, noting a terrorist gang formed to avenge dishonor to their faith. The case stems from post supporting Nupur Sharma.
The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.
The Supreme Court emphasized that minor inconsistencies in witness testimonies cannot overshadow credible evidence if a “ring of truth” exists. The apex court upheld life imprisonment for five accused in the brutal 2007 teacher murder case.
The Supreme Court held that circumstantial evidence can justify a conviction only when it is completely inconsistent with the accused’s innocence. The Court ruled that conviction cannot be based solely on the “last seen together” theory without strong corroborative proof.
The Supreme Court said an accused’s acquittal can be set aside only for “substantial and compelling reasons,” stressing that innocence is strengthened after acquittal. Appellate courts must interfere only in exceptional cases with strong legal grounds.
The Supreme Court has upheld the CJI’s order staying the investigation into the arrest of advocate Vikram Singh in a Gurugram murder case. The Bench will revisit the matter after reviewing submissions from all parties.
The Supreme Court criticized the Gurugram STF after a Delhi advocate alleged illegal arrest and coercion for representing accused clients. The Court stressed that even gangsters are entitled to legal representation, ordering immediate protection for the lawyer.
The Supreme Court will hear lawyer Vikram Singh’s plea on Wednesday challenging his arrest by Haryana’s Special Task Force in a murder case. Singh claims he was targeted for representing a co-accused as part of his professional duty.
Lawyers across all Delhi district courts boycotted work to protest the alleged wrongful arrest of advocate Vikram Singh by Gurugram Police’s STF. The legal fraternity called it an attack on the independence of the profession and demanded immediate withdrawal of charges.
The Supreme Court set aside Patna HC’s anticipatory bail order in a murder case, stressing that liberty must be balanced with victims’ suffering. The bench directed the accused to surrender within four weeks and apply for regular bail.
