Can’t forget about evidence simply…
Can’t forget about evidence simply due to the fact the witness is the victim’s relative, observes High court. Madras high court dismissed a man’s revision petition against his conviction. It dismissed in an accident case. Madras high court has determined that due to the fact the witnesses are associated with the victim. And associated with […]
The Supreme Court reiterated that…
The Supreme Court reiterated that a rape accused can be convicted on sole testimony of prosecuterix if she is found to be credible and trustworthy. In this case, one of the contentions raised by the rape accused who was concurrently convicted under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code was that the prosecution case rests […]
The Supreme Court has observed…
The Supreme Court has observed that the claim of juvenility can be raised before any Court, at any stage, even after final disposal of the case. The bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and JK Mahseshwari observed that if the Court finds a person to be a juvenile on the date of commission of the offence, […]
Recovery of 15 packets of…
Recovery of 15 packets of ganja – Non-compliance of provisions of S.50 of the Act – Accused were not searched in presence of a Magistrate or a Gazetted officer – Mandatory provision of S.50 of the Act not complied with – Conviction and sentence set aside – Accused acquitted. Deal with Top NDPS Attorneys instantly. […]
Concurrent running of sentences -…
Concurrent running of sentences – Conviction in 2 cases – Two appeals filed against two cases and both the appeals decided by a common judgment – Sentences which have been imposed against accused even though in different trials can be ordered to run concurrently with such previous sentence.
Criminal Trial – Condonation of…
Criminal Trial – Condonation of Delay – Delay in filing appeal against conviction – Where life and liberty of a person is in question, one right of appeal has always been accepted and appropriate steps must be taken to effectuate that right – Considerations on account of delay and limitation ought not to negate right […]
Dishonour of Cheque – Conviction…
Dishonour of Cheque – Conviction – Matter compromised in Lok Adalat during pendency of appeal – Cheque, issued in pursuance of such compromise, dishonoured – Dishonour of cheque gave rise to cause of action u/s 138 of NI Act – Order quashing complaint set aside.
