Dowry Death – Sections 304B and 306 IPC – Suicide within 2½ months of marriage – Acquittal – Deceased Geetu committed suicide shortly after marriage – Prosecution alleged persistent dowry demand of a car by husband and in-laws – Letters written by deceased during this period indicated affection from matrimonial family, absence of dowry demand, but difficu...
Criminal Law – Economic Offences – Anticipatory Bail – Alleged Ponzi Scheme – Sections 406, 409, 420 IPC and MPID Act – Applicant accused of being part of financial fraud involving over ₹1.13 crore collected through investment scheme – Co-accused (husband and wife, main operators of company) already granted anticipatory bail – Entire amount deposited bef...
Criminal Law – Section 482 CrPC – Quashing of FIR & criminal proceedings – High Court’s powers are not limited by bar under Section 320 CrPC – Where matrimonial disputes are settled amicably, FIR or complaint under Sections 498A/406 IPC can be quashed to secure ends of justice – Hyper-technical view would defeat purpose of law meant to protect women [Paras 2...
Bail – BNSS Ss. 480 & 483 – Grant of Bail with Stringent Conditions – Petition Allowed – Accused allegedly conspired with co-accused to steal phones, debit card, confine complainant, attempt strangulation, and extort money; already faced multiple arrests in connected crimes in 2024–25 – Held: Considering detention of 67 days, completion of major investigatio...
Criminal Law - Murder – Circumstantial Evidence – Murder and Robbery – Sections 302, 392 r/w 397 IPC – Conviction and death sentence upheld – Prosecution relied on motive, recovery of jewellery, cash, fingerprints, and presence near crime scene – Recovery of ornaments at appellant’s instance and pledge of stolen jewellery shortly after incident established...
Criminal Law - Murder – Ocular Testimony vs. Medical Evidence – Appeals Dismissed – Sessions Judge acquitted accused of strangulating deceased; High Court reversed and convicted under Section 302/34 IPC – Supreme Court upheld conviction – Eyewitness testimony of police constables on patrol duty fully corroborated by medical and documentary evidence – No inconsis...
Criminal Law – NDPS Act – Ganja Seizure – Enhancement of Sentence – Respondent found in alleged possession of 1.7 kg of Ganja – Seizure included seeds and leaves – FSL Report confirmed presence of flowering tops but also noted seeds and leaf matter – Held: Under Section 2(iii)(b) of NDPS Act, Ganja excludes seeds and leaves unless accompanied by flowering ...
NDPS Act – Second Bail Application – Commercial Quantity – Allegation of conscious possession – 151.6 kg of ganja recovered from intercepted DCM truck – Applicant apprehended on spot along with driver – Held: Once contraband is recovered from vehicle and accused was present therein, presumption of conscious possession applies – Burden on accused under Sect...
Criminal Law – Bail – Section 152 BNS – Social Media Post – Allegation of 'Pakistan Zindabad' post by applicant under a foreign national’s post – No material to show active promotion of secession or armed rebellion – Held: Section 152 BNS requires intentional incitement of secession or subversive activity – Mere expression of sentiment, even ...
Criminal Law – Murder – Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC – Conviction upheld – Eyewitness Rajesh (PW5) testified that Sunil caught hold of the deceased while co-accused Dharamvir inflicted knife blows – Testimony clear, cogent and trustworthy – Minor omissions or elaborations in deposition do not discredit prosecution case – Section 34 IPC attracted &n...