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Long Incarceration and Right to Speedy Trial – Bail Granted. High Court of Judicature at Bombay emphasized the fundamental right to speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, granting bail due to prolonged incarceration.

The Court acknowledged the Applicant’s long incarceration and the fundamental right to speedy justice. It noted that the case was based on circumsta...

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Quashing of FIR – Marriage by Mutual Consent – Protection Under Exception 2 to Section 375 IPC. Supreme Court Quashes FIR Alleging Rape – Holds That Husband Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 376 IPC.

Constitution of India, 1950 – Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Indian Penal Code, 1860 Quashing of FIR – Criminal Appeal against dismissal of pe...

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Supreme Court Acquits Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap – Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Failure of the prosecution to establish an unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence led to the acquittal of the accused in a case involving abduction, sexual assault, and murder.

Major Acts Discussed: Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – S...

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Supreme Court Nullifies Disciplinary Penalty Against Retired Medical Officer. “Vindication for the appellant as disciplinary actions declared arbitrary, with justice triumphing over executive misconduct.”

The Supreme Court of India, examined the legality of disciplinary proceedings initiated against a retiring Senior Medical Officer for alleged mis...

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A Reference on the Scope of Default Bail under Section 167(2) CrPC" "Examining the interplay between the right to default bail and procedural safeguards for personal liberty under Article 21."

The Bombay High Court resolves conflicting views on whether the right to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC applies to an accused arrested post-fi...

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Grant of Bail in a UAPA Case: Supreme Court Balances Fundamental Rights with Statutory Restrictions. A measured verdict emphasizing due process, evidentiary thresholds, and the right to speedy justice under Article 21.

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to the appellant, Athar Parwez, booked under stringent sections of the IPC and UAPA, 1967, citing procedural d...

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"Supreme Court Clarifies NIA's Powers in Investigating Linked Offenses under NDPS Act and UAPA" "Balancing national security concerns with procedural safeguards."

The Supreme Court addressed the interplay between the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) and the Unlawful Activities (Pre...

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"Writ Petition Seeking Correction of Promotion Date Dismissed Due to Delay and Laches" "Bombay High Court reaffirms the principle that delay defeats equity in service matters."

Introduction (Paras 1-4): The petitioner, an 81-year-old retired customs officer, challenged the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) dismissal of...

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Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment: Balancing Fundamental Rights with Societal Interests. Ensuring Justice with Constitutional Safeguards.

The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment addressing the interpretation and interplay of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of ...

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Supreme Court of India Examines Impact of Execution Delays on Death Sentence Validity. Justice delayed for both convict and victim raises critical questions of constitutional rights and procedural fairness.

1. Factual Background Incident Date: November 1, 2007. Crime: Rape and murder of a company employee during a late-night commute. Accused: Purusho...