Stronger Child Protection: SC Rules on Sentencing in POCSO & IPC Cases
INTRODUCTION Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled in Gyanendra Singh @ Raja Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh that when an offender has been co
Injunctions Still Matter: SC Upholds Liability for Past Violation
Introduction The Supreme Court has ruled that a party remains liable for violating an injunction order while it was in force, even if the order the
Injunction Breaches Are Independent Wrongs, Rules Supreme Court
Introduction Injunctions are important to ensure the rule of law in that they avert illegal activities and uphold parties’ rights in legal contro
The Supreme Court Affirms Right Against Disability-Based Discrimination as Fundamental
The Supreme Court Affirms Right Against Disability-Based Discrimination as Fundamental Introduction The Supreme Court of India has affirmed
Shahzadi Khan’s Execution in UAE: Legal Challenges and Diplomatic Concerns
INTRODUCTION The case of Shahzadi Khan, an Indian from Uttar Pradesh, who was given the death penalty for murdering a baby in the United Arab Emira
Supreme Court: Fact Discovery Must Be Linked to Accused’s Confessional Statement Under S.27 Evidence Act
Introduction In a history-making ruling that is bound to sharpen how criminal cases are constructed, the Supreme Court today held that all fact dis
HC DIRECTS TRAINING FOR MACT, FLAGS GAPS IN INJURY AND DISABILITY ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION: With an awareness of considerable inconsistencies in disability and injury estimations of victims of motor accidents, the High Cour
SECTION 197 OF CrPC DOES NOT ALLOW FOR DEEMED SANCTION IN TRIALS AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India has recently commented that there cannot be any kind of concept of “deemed sanction” in Section
JUDICIAL CLARIFICATION ON DEEMED SANCTION: ANALYSIS OF SUNEETI TOTEJA V. STATE OF U.P. & ANOTHER
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India in recent times gave its verdict in the case of Suneeti Toteja v. State of U.P. & Another, reiterating
HC Criticizes Police Protection for Payment, Says It Undermines Justice
Introduction In a recent landmark judgment, the High Court severely disapproved of a practice whereby police security is being offered for money. T
