Clear Case Of Police-Politician Nexus: Supreme Court Slams Andhra Police Over Probe Into Murder Case

Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court criticised Andhra Police for mishandling the murder case involving YSRCP MLC Udaya Bhaskar, stating it was “a clear case of the nexus of Police and power,” and noting investigators hobnobbed with accused to facilitate bail.

Sagar Dhankar Murder Case: Delhi High Court Seeks Delhi Police Reply On Wrestler Sushil Kumar’s Bail Plea

Today, On 20th February, The Delhi High Court sought a response from the Delhi Police on the bail application filed by Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.

Completely Insensitive: Delhi HC Slams Police For Concealing Crucial Information & Misleading Court

The Delhi High Court strongly rebuked police officials for concealing vital evidence, submitting misleading status reports, and failing to assist the prosecution in a murder case. The Court called their conduct “complete insensitivity” and ordered action against them.

Bail For A Juvenile Is Not An Absolute Right In Serious Offenses, Especially If It Defeats The Ends Of Justice: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that bail for a juvenile is not an absolute right. It can be denied in serious offense cases where granting bail may compromise the ends of justice and the principles of juvenile rehabilitation.

Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a couple for killing their nine-year-old daughter with a mental disorder. The Court said parents have a duty to care for every child.

Terror Into the Hearts and Minds of Public: Bombay HC Denies Bail To Accused in UAPA Murder Case Linked to Nupur Sharma Remarks

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.

Dying Declaration of Woman and Child’s Testimony Enough to Summon In-Laws Under Section 319 CrPC: Supreme Court

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.

Minor Inconsistencies Should Not Undermine a ‘Ring of Truth’: Supreme Court Upheld Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

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.

Circumstantial Evidence Can Lead to Conviction Only If It Points Solely to Guilt: Supreme Court

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.

“Acquittal Can’t Be Reversed Lightly”: Supreme Court Sets High Bar for Overturning Verdicts

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.