Criminal Law – Conviction for Murder – Appellants convicted under Sections 302, 147, 148, 149, and 323 IPC – Based on eyewitness accounts, TIP, and recovery of weapons – High Court upholds conviction, finding no legal infirmity in trial court’s judgment – Evidence sufficiently corroborates prosecution’s case [Paras 1-20].
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Criminal Law – Acquittal in Rash and Negligent Driving Case – Petitioner’s brother died due to an alleged rash and negligent driving by accused-respondent – Trial court acquitted the respondent, citing major contradictions and lack of conclusive evidence – High Court upholds acquittal, finding no error in trial court’s detailed and reasoned judgment [Paras 1-9]....
Criminal Law – Abetment of Suicide – Framing of Charges – Section 306 IPC – Allegations based on suicide note – Deceased allegedly committed suicide due to non-repayment of loan by petitioner – Suicide note does not indicate instigation or intent to abet suicide by petitioner – Mere refusal to repay loan insufficient to constitute abetment – Insuffic...
Sexual Assault – Bail Refused – Prima Facie Case Established - The appellant, a police officer, was accused of aggravated sexual assault on a minor girl belonging to a Scheduled Caste, during an SPC (Student Police Cadet) training program – Court examined the case diary and charge sheet, concluding that the evidence prima facie supported the prosecution’s case – Held:...
Encroachment on Public Land – Noise Pollution – Food Joint "Books and Beans" – Petitioner Complained of Loud Music and Encroachment – Legal Action Taken, FIR Registered – Joint Encroachment Removal Conducted by MCD – Tables, Chairs, and Green Carpet Removed – DDA Confirmed Land Belongs to Them, No Right for Respondent No. 3 to Use It – Cour...
Attempt to Murder – Reduction of Sentence – Appellant convicted under Section 307 IPC for attempting to murder the complainant by assaulting with an axe – Conviction under Sections 504 and 506-II IPC also imposed – Court finds lack of intention to kill; injury caused not sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature – Conviction under Section 307 reduced ...
Criminal Law – Conviction Under Common Intention – Appellants convicted for offences under Sections 302/149 IPC – Court finds material contradictions in eyewitness testimonies – Appellants not proven to have individually caused fatal injuries – Conviction under Section 302/149 IPC set aside, convictions under Sections 147, 323, 325/149 IPC maintained [Paras 1-18].
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Criminal Law – NDPS Act – Quashment of Proceedings – Denied – NDPS Act – Recovery of Contraband – Absence of Mentioned Quantity – Petitioner (A2) sought quashing of proceedings in CC No. 74 of 2023 under Section 482 CrPC – Contraband (10 small packets of Ganja leaves and ₹9,750) was allegedly recovered from the petitioner at the crime scene –...
Criminal Law – Quashing of Proceedings – Serious Offenses and Settlements – Rape and POCSO Act Offenses - accused was charged with offenses under Sections 6 read with 5(n)(j)(ii) of the POCSO Act and Sections 450, 376(3)(2)(n)(f) of the IPC. The petitioner sought quashing of the proceedings on the grounds that he had married the de facto complainant, and they were now living happ...
Suo Motu Contempt – Contempt of Courts Act – Suo motu contempt proceedings initiated based on a resolution passed by the Madurai Bar Association criticizing a judicial order on helmet mandates – Processions and distribution of defamatory leaflets against judges led to the initiation of proceedings – Both contemnors tendered unconditional apologies – The court accepted...