Supreme Court Judgments
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Justice Krishna Iyer on Bail or Jail
Supreme Court’s landmark judgment (Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer) on bail or jail. 1. Case Citation Supreme Court – Gudikanti Narasimhulu and Ors vs Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Andhra Pradesh – 1978 AIR 429, 1978 SCR (2) 371. Bench: Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer 2. Judgment ORDER KRISHNA IYER, J.: “Bail or jail ?”- at the…
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Investigation is Statutory Duty of Police
It is the statutory duty of Police to investigate into a complaint of cognizable offence. Police investigation is not only a statutory duty but also a constitutional obligation of the Police. “24. In the criminal justice system the investigation of an offence is the domain of the police. The power to investigate into the cognizable…
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Supreme Court on Principles Regarding the Plea of Alibi
Plea of alibi is a defence where an accused asserts they were at a distant location during a crime, making their involvement highly unlikely. The Latin word alibi means “elsewhere” and that word is used for convenience when an accused takes recourse to a defence line that when the occurrence took place he was so…
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No Bar to Inter-Caste Marriage under Hindu Marriage Act
The Supreme Court ruled that adults are free to marry as they choose, regardless of caste, and inter-caste marriages should not lead to harassment or violence. The court condemned caste-based discrimination and violence, emphasizing that severe punishment is warranted for those committing such acts. Authorities are directed to protect and not harass individuals in such…
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SC issues 12 Directions for Speedy Trial of Civil Cases
The Honorable Supreme Court in a landmark judgment issued 12 directions for speedy trial of civil cases in Courts at district and taluka levels. The courts at district and taluka levels were directed to ensure timely execution of summons, filing of written statements, and completion of pleadings. Post-pleadings, parties are to attempt ADR or proceed…
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Supreme Court on Eradication of Manual Scavenging – 14 Directions issued by SC
The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions to eliminate manual sewer cleaning, enforce accountability, and improve compensation and rehabilitation for victims. This includes phased eradication, enforcing Union guidelines, and increasing death compensation to 30 lakhs with a minimum of 10 lakhs for disability. Coordination and training across agencies and upgrading survey methods are also mandated to…
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Object and Purpose of Lodging FIR – Section 154 CrPC
The criminal justice system hinges on FIR lodging, prosecution, investigation, trial facilitation, and speed. Significant court rulings underscore the FIR’s critical role in ensuring early, reliable information on crimes, emphasizing the risks of delays leading to distorted accounts. The FIR initiates legal proceedings and guides investigators. In fact, lodging of FIR, launching of criminal prosecution,…
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