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Acquittal in Stalking Case Under Section 354-D of the Indian Penal Code. Acquittal of the appellant due to insufficient evidence and failure to establish the offence of stalking.

The term ‘repeatedly’ in Section 354-D of the IPC requires recurring acts over a continuous period, which the prosecution failed to establish. De...

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"Nagpur High Court Affirms Trial of Juvenile as Adult in Heinous Crime" "Balancing Juvenile Justice Act safeguards with the gravity of the offense and the evidence presented."

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court upheld the decision of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and the Additional Sessions Judge to try Mustafa Kha...

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Supreme Court Sets Precedence in Determining Notional Income and Date of Birth in Accident Compensation Claims. Supreme Court revisits MACT award calculations, emphasizing proof of age, notional income standards, and fair compensation interest rates.

  Case BackgroundThe appellants, the wife and sons of deceased Silak Ram, filed an appeal for compensation after a road accident in which Silak ...

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"Supreme Court Addresses Child Marriage: A Call for Stronger Enforcement and Protection of Minors" "The apex court reaffirms the nation's commitment to ending child marriage through enhanced legal measures and societal reforms."

The Supreme Court of India in its 2024 judgment, under Chief Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, addressed the persistent issue of child marriages i...

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"High Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous Gang Rape Case: Admissibility of Electronic Evidence Challenged" "Bombay High Court affirms the life imprisonment of two accused, focusing on electronic evidence and delay in the victim’s report."

1. Introduction and Case Background: Facts: The appellants were convicted for gang rape under Sections 376(2)(g), 366A, 292, 500, and 506 (II) of t...

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Cancellation of Registration of a Child Care Institution: Judicial Scrutiny of Quasi-Judicial Actions. Quasi-Judicial Nature of Child Care Institution Licensing Under the Juvenile Justice Act.

The Court determined that the cancellation of the institution’s registration was a quasi-judicial act due to the statutory requirements for inquiry ...

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Court Rules Custody Dispute: Children to be Returned to Petitioners. Judgment emphasizes adherence to legal definitions and proper adoption procedures while invalidating the Child Welfare Committee's jurisdiction over the children.

This judgment addresses petitions for habeas corpus related to the custody of minor children placed in Baal Asha Trust by the Child Welfare Committee ...

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Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in 2004 Murder Case. Inconsistencies in eyewitness testimonies and lack of corroborating evidence lead to the overturning of life imprisonment sentence for the accused.

The appellant was convicted of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced to life imprisonment. The High Court upheld this ...

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Conviction Upheld: Indian Penal Code (IPC) Murder Case. Judicial Validation: Dying Declaration Crucial in Conviction of Husband for Wife's Murder

Criminal Law, Indian Penal Code (IPC), Dying Declaration, Conviction for Murder The appeal was dismissed, and the appellant was directed to surrender...