Supreme Court Rejects Death Penalty, Citing Reform Potential in Multiple-Murder Case
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife and four minor daughters but commuted his death...
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Who Can Appeal? Supreme Court Clarifies When Outsiders to a Case Can Challenge a Judgment
In a significant ruling on January 29, the Supreme Court laid down key principles determining when a third party—one not originally involved in a legal...
Bridegroom’s Gold Demand Leads to Marriage Scandal, Supreme Court Upholds Conviction
In a remarkable turn of events, the Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man for harassment under Section 498A of the Indian Penal...
Supreme Court Upholds Presumption of Paternity for Children Born During Marriage, Despite Allegations of Extramarital Affairs
The Supreme Court, on January 28, reinforced a critical principle regarding the legitimacy of children born during a marriage. In a landmark ruling, it reaffirmed...
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Rape and Murder Case, Citing Flaws in Prosecution’s Evidence
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man sentenced to death for the 2014 rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman, dismantling the case built by...
Supreme Court Upholds Presumption of Legitimacy: Husband Deemed Legal Father Despite Claims of Adultery
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the principle that in a subsisting marriage, a husband is presumed to be the legal father of his wife’s child,...
Supreme Court Orders ₹3 Lakh Compensation for Bride Over Dowry Dispute
In a stern reminder of the ongoing battle against dowry-related harassment, the Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man who ended his three-day...
Supreme Court Declares WhatsApp Notices Invalid for Criminal Proceedings
In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court has barred the use of WhatsApp, email, or any electronic means for serving notices under Section 41A of...
Grave Injustice: Chhattisgarh Denies Burial Rights, Justice Nagarathna Condemns Discrimination
In a striking critique of religious discrimination, the Supreme Court examined a contentious plea by a Christian man from Chhattisgarh, seeking to bury his father—a...
Balancing Faith and Law: Court Upholds Rules for Burial Grounds Amid Family Dispute
In a pivotal case, the Supreme Court navigated the sensitive interplay of religious customs and legal frameworks, delivering a split verdict on the burial of...