Criminal Appeal – Acquittal in Robbery Case – Appeal by State against acquittal in a robbery case involving accused Nos. 2 and 3 – Incident involving carjacking and theft of cash, gold chain, and mobile phone – Trial court's acquittal based on insufficient evidence and discrepancies in prosecution’s case. [Para 1-6, 15-26]
Evidence and Witnesses &ndas...
Criminal Appeal – Conviction based on Extra-Judicial Confession – Evaluation of Extra-Judicial Confession in light of Circumstantial Evidence – Appellant challenges the conviction based on an alleged extra-judicial confession – Analysis of principles governing the acceptance of extra-judicial confessions and their evidentiary value in the context of the case – Conside...
Police Protection – Request for Personal Security – Denial –petitioners sought police protection alleging threat to their lives following a past incident of violence. The Court considered whether such continued police protection was justified. [Para 2-5, 17]
Threat Perception – Evaluation of Current Risk – The Court assessed the current threat perception ...
Criminal Appeal – Suspension of Sentence – Convicts seeking suspension of sentence for pursuing higher education invoking Section 389(1) of Cr.P.C. – Convicted under Section 302 of IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment – Application for attending LL.B. courses online due to confinement in prison. [Para 1-2]
Right to Life and Dignity – Constitutional righ...
Bail Application – Accused Sah Jamal charged under Section 21© of the NDPS Act – In custody since 24-05-2023 – Application filed under Section 439 of CrPC. [Para 1]
Allegation of Procedural Violations – Petitioner contends wrongful implication, highlights non-compliance with Section 52A of NDPS Act regarding handling and sending of samples to CFSL – Raises iss...
Acquittal in POCSO and IPC Case – Criminal Appeal against Trial Court’s Acquittal Order – Minor’s Alleged Sexual Assault – Acquittal by Trial Judge – The respondents were acquitted by the Trial Judge in Special Case No. 39/2019 (Special Trial No. 03 of 2019) – The case involved alleged sexual offenses against a minor – The Trial Judge found contradic...
Criminal Appeal – Application for rescheduling trial date in murder case – Original dismissal by trial court due to High Court's directive for expedited disposal of such cases – Importance of considering lawyer's convenience in trial scheduling highlighted. [Para 2]
Judicial Discretion and Fairness – Trial courts should adopt a pragmatic approach in sch...
Quashing of Cognizance and Process – Criminal Revision against dismissal of petition to quash cognizance and process – Petitioner accused of offenses under Sections 354A(1)(iv)/34 IPC – Allegations by actress against petitioner – Cognizance and process issued without proper application of judicial mind and procedural requirements – Petitioner challenges orders before ...
Cheque Dishonour – Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act – Conviction upheld by the appellate court for dishonour of cheque issued by revision petitioner – Substantive sentence modified to imprisonment till rising of court and fine of Rs. 4 lakh. [Paras 1, 5, 7]
Borrowed Money – Claim of Rs. 4 lakh loan by respondent substantiated with bank statements a...
Criminal Revision Petition – Seeking Discharge Under Section 227 of CrPC – Rejection by Principal Assistant Sessions Judge, Thrissur – Revision Petitioner/Accused files petition challenging dismissal. [Para 1]
Offences Charged – Accused charged under Sections 448, 461, 392, and 397 IPC – Trial court cognizance for offences under Sections 448, 461, 328, an...