Delhi trial court examines 22 witness in sodomy-murder case in day, earns rebuke from high court
7 years ago

Delhi trial court examines 22 witness in sodomy-murder case in day, earns rebuke from high court

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A trial court’s endeavour to hurriedly examine 22 out of 24 witnesses in a day has come for a severe criticism from the Delhi High Court. New Delhi: A trial court’s endeavour to hurriedly examine 22 out of 24 witnesses in a day in a case of murder and attempt to commit unnatural sex with a 14-year-old boy has come for a severe criticism from the Delhi High Court, which dubbed it as a classic example of “justice hurried is justice buried”. The high court lamented over the trial court’s “super fast track” procedure of examining 22 witnesses in a day, saying it was unable to appreciate why the trial court judge rushed through the prosecution evidence in a case of this nature, resulting in serious miscarriage of justice. “While it is necessary for the trial court to be vigilant against defence tactics that might seek to unreasonably postpone the trial and use the interregnum to win over witnesses, it would be an over-reaction to have the entire prosecution evidence of as many as 22 witnesses recorded on a single day,” it observed.

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Delhi court acquits five men accused in 2010 murder case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi court acquits five men accused in 2010 murder case

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, More than 14 years after five men were accused of murder, a court here has acquitted them and asked the Delhi police commissioner to take necessary action because of "serious lapses" in the investigation. Delhi court acquits five men accused in 2010 murder case Additional Sessions Judge Pankaj Arora was hearing a case against five men against whom …

Courts Must Avoid Disparaging Remarks Which Lower Credibility Of Investigating Authority: Delhi High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Courts Must Avoid Disparaging Remarks Which Lower Credibility Of Investigating Authority: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the use of scathing and disparaging remarks which tend to lower the credibility of the investigating authority ought to be avoided by the courts.Justice Amit Mahajan said that strong criticism and vituperative remarks, may have a devastating impact on the reputation and career of police officials which are not only unnecessary but also …

‘Nobody gets better treatment due to gown’: Supreme Court junks plea over lawyers’ senior designation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Nobody gets better treatment due to gown’: Supreme Court junks plea over lawyers’ senior designation

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday said nobody got a better treatment on the basis of their gown and rejected a plea against the Delhi High Court conferring senior designations of 70 lawyers. A bench of Justices B. R. Gavai and K. Vinod Chandran was hearing a plea filed by advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara and others, including many practising lawyers, challenging …

Meticulous Examination Needed In Cases Where FIR Was Against Unknown Persons & Accused Are Not Known To Witnesses : Supreme Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meticulous Examination Needed In Cases Where FIR Was Against Unknown Persons & Accused Are Not Known To Witnesses : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Emphasizing the need for meticulous examination in cases involving unidentified accused, the Supreme Court today overturned the conviction of two individuals in a case for bus robbery, citing major flaws in the police investigation and unreliable eyewitness identification. Setting aside the High Court's decision, the judgment authored by Justice Manoj Misra emphasized that in cases where the FIR is filed …

Bombay High Court grants bail to 6 accused in Govind Pansare murder case
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court grants bail to 6 accused in Govind Pansare murder case

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to six accused in the 2015 murder of author and communist leader Govind Pansare, citing their prolonged incarceration. The prosecution claimed his killing was linked to the murders of activist Narendra Dabholkar, scholar MM Kalburgi, and journalist Gauri Lankesh, suggesting the attacks ceased only after key arrests in the 2018 Nalasopara Arms …

Supreme Court asks Delhi Police’s reply on Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail
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2 months ago

Supreme Court asks Delhi Police’s reply on Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Delhi Police to respond to a plea filed by former Councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain, who has sought interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Senior advocate Siddharth Aggarwal, appearing for Mr. Hussain, submitted the former Councillor was in custody for over four years and inciting a mob during …

'Prosecutrix's Testimony Doesn't Inspire Confidence' : Supreme Court Affirms Acquittal In Rape Case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Prosecutrix's Testimony Doesn't Inspire Confidence' : Supreme Court Affirms Acquittal In Rape Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, observed that in rape cases if a conviction is based on the sole evidence of a single witness, even that of the victim herself, such evidence should inspire confidence in the Court. But nevertheless when a person can be convicted on the testimony of a single witness the Courts are bound to be very careful in examining …

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties
3 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently directed all the Family Courts in the national capital to ensure that the cross-examinations of witnesses are completed as expeditiously as possible, without causing any undue harassment or embarrassment to the parties.A division bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that the Family Courts should ensure that the. The Delhi …

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order framing charges against one Salim Malik booked in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Justice Anish Dayal rejected Malik's plea against the trial court order that framed charges against him for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 427, 435 ten rupees), 436, 450, 149 and 188 of …

Supreme Court Grants Bail To UP Police Officers Convicted For Hashimpura Massacre
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail To UP Police Officers Convicted For Hashimpura Massacre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted bail to the members of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel who were convicted by the Delhi High Court in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case.A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice AG Masih passed the order considering that the convicts have been undergoing imprisonment for over six years since November 2018. The …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 04 - November 10, 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 04 - November 10, 2024

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 573 to 2024 LiveLaw 579 Nominal Index: Ashwinkumar Sanap vs State of Maharashtra, 2024 LiveLaw 573 Puranlal Dhurve vs State of Maharashtra, 2024 LiveLaw 574 Mayur Ravindra Bhagat vs State of Maharashtra, 2024 LiveLaw 575 Maharashtra Rajya Bandhkam Kamgar Sanyukt Kriti Samiti vs State of Maharashtra, 2024 LiveLaw 576 Rakesh Lal Meena and Others v. Union of …

Delhi HC asks Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file written note on plea in National Herald case
8 months ago

Delhi HC asks Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file written note on plea in National Herald case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court asked Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to file a short note on the submissions in the National Herald case. The High Court was hearing a plea moved by Mr. Swamy seeking to lead evidence before the trial court in the National Herald case, in which the Gandhis …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: SC to hear DP's SLP challenging bail to four convicts on July 8
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: SC to hear DP's SLP challenging bail to four convicts on July 8

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : On July 8, the Supreme Court will hear Delhi Police’s Special Leave Petition challenging the bail granted by Delhi HC to four life convicts in the 2008 TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan murder case. Earlier on April 22, 2024, a bench led by Justice Trivedi had also issued notice to Delhi police and the four convicts -- Ravi …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: The story so far
11 months ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: The story so far

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 22 issued notice in a petition filed by Madhavi Vishwanathan, mother of murdered television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, against the bail granted to four men convicted in the case. In February, the Delhi High Court granted bail to convicts — Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla, Baljeet Malik and Ajay Kumar during the pendency of their appeals against …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Delhi HC grants bail to four convicts
1 year, 1 month ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Delhi HC grants bail to four convicts

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to four convicts charged with the murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan. After a trial which lasted 15 years, the city court on October 18 had found the four men- Baljeet Malik, Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla and Ajay Kumar guilty of murder and convicted them under sections 302 and 34 of the Indian …

Delhi High Court Orders Day To Day Trial In 2017 Haryana Judicial Paper Leak Case
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Orders Day To Day Trial In 2017 Haryana Judicial Paper Leak Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked a trial court in the national capital to expedite the trial in the case concerning the paper leak of Haryana Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2017, and take up the same on a day-to-day basis. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the trial court to dispose of the matter positively on or before April 15 and …

'Yawning Gap In Evidence' : Supreme Court Finds Conviction Wrong In 2004 Murder Case; Sets Aside Concurrent Findings Of HC & Trial Court
1 year, 2 months ago

'Yawning Gap In Evidence' : Supreme Court Finds Conviction Wrong In 2004 Murder Case; Sets Aside Concurrent Findings Of HC & Trial Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that when the prosecution case is solely based on the circumstantial evidence, then the courts must be vigilant while examining the facts proving the circumstantial evidence i.e., it must be consistent with the hypothesis of the guilt of the accused and should be free from doubts, improbabilities and inconsistencies. Reversing the concurrent findings of the …

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued directions for expeditious and effective disposal of criminal cases pending in the designated courts against the members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna directed the Principal District and Sessions Judge of the Rouse Avenue Court to ensure almost equal pendency of. A …

Testimony Of Sole Eyewitness Who Is The Complainant Needs Examination With Great Caution : Supreme Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Testimony Of Sole Eyewitness Who Is The Complainant Needs Examination With Great Caution : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Recently, the Supreme Court, observed that in a case where the appellant/complainant was an interested sole eyewitness being the father of the deceased and had long enmity with the accused persons, his testimony has to be examined with great caution. The Bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal made these observations while affirming the impugned order of the …

Court pulls up police for shoddy probe in 2020 Delhi riots case
1 year, 5 months ago

Court pulls up police for shoddy probe in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Hindu  

The Karkardooma court in Delhi has once again slammed the police for the shoddy probe in a case pertaining to northeast Delhi riots in 2020. The court asked the Police Commissioner to conduct an inquiry against the Investigating Officer who prepared the charge sheet merely based on “hearsay evidence”. “.it is very painful that previous IOs literally wasted time of …

'Hurried Trial' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty Given In Child Rape-Murder Case Within 23 Days; Orders Fresh Trial
1 year, 5 months ago

'Hurried Trial' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty Given In Child Rape-Murder Case Within 23 Days; Orders Fresh Trial

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the conviction and death sentence of a man accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant after noting that he had not been give a 'proper opportunity' to defend himself. Today, almost a month after reserving the verdict in, the bench led by Justice Gavai pronounced - "We are of the considered …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case | Delhi court convicts 4 for 2008 murder
1 year, 5 months ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case | Delhi court convicts 4 for 2008 murder

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted four men for the murder of 25-year-old journalist Soumya Vishwanathan and offences under the MCOCA. The fifth accused Ajay Sethi was convicted under IPC Section 411 along with the stringent MCOCA provisions for conspiring to abetting, aiding in, or knowingly facilitating organised crime and for receiving proceeds of organised crime. Seeks speedy trial After …

Delhi High Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice To Litigant Seeking Death Penalty For Single Judge, Making 'Whimsical Allegations'
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice To Litigant Seeking Death Penalty For Single Judge, Making 'Whimsical Allegations'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued show cause notice for criminal contempt to a litigant who sought death penalty for a single judge for dismissing his pleas and made 'whimsical and objectionable allegations' not only against the judge but also the government officials as well as the Supreme Court of India.“These averments, extracted hereinabove, are prima facie aimed at scandalising …

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For ‘Terrible And Unfair Investigation’, Directs State To Pay ₹50K Compensation Each To Two Accused
1 year, 7 months ago

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For ‘Terrible And Unfair Investigation’, Directs State To Pay ₹50K Compensation Each To Two Accused

Live Law  

Pulling up the Delhi Police for conducting “terrible and unfair investigation”, the Delhi High Court has acquitted two accused persons and awarded them Rs. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna gave a word of caution to the prosecution agencies to carry out investigation in a prudent manner and said that the trial courts …

Trial Court Must Give Prima Facie View About Basis Of Framing Charges Against Accused Under Juvenile Justice Act: Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Trial Court Must Give Prima Facie View About Basis Of Framing Charges Against Accused Under Juvenile Justice Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that the trial court is required to give a prima facie view stating that on what basis charges have been framed against an accused under the Juvenile Justice Act. However, the court is required to give prima facie view that on what basis the charges were framed,” Justice Dinesh. However, the court is required …

Accused’s Right To Cross Examine Witness At More Higher Pedestal Under POCSO Act In View Of Harsh Punishment For Offences: Delhi High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Accused’s Right To Cross Examine Witness At More Higher Pedestal Under POCSO Act In View Of Harsh Punishment For Offences: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the right of an accused to cross examine a witness is at a “higher pedestal” under the POCSO Act in view of the serious nature of offences and harsh punishment prescribed under the statute. While granting an accused the opportunity to cross examine a prosecution witness in a POCSO case, Justice Tushar Rao …

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Direction For Inquiry Against Enforcement Directorate’s Assistant Director, Other Officials
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Direction For Inquiry Against Enforcement Directorate’s Assistant Director, Other Officials

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed a trial court order to the extent it directed an inquiry to be initiated against an investigating officer — an Assistant Director-rank officer of the Enforcement Directorate, and his superior officers over “unjustified incarceration” of an accused in jail for 17 days.Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma issued notice on ED’s plea and ordered:“List the matter. …

Delhi High Court Modifies Life Sentence To 20 Years Imprisonment In 2015 Rape And Murder Case
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Modifies Life Sentence To 20 Years Imprisonment In 2015 Rape And Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has modified life sentence in a 2015 rape and murder case to rigorous imprisonment for a period of 20 years without remission, while considering the mitigating and extenuating circumstances. "At the same time, the diabolic and depraved manner in which the appellant took the victim to a solitary place and not only sexually assaulted her but …

Sathankulam custodial death case: Madras High Court asks CBI to file counter in cop's bail plea
1 year, 11 months ago

Sathankulam custodial death case: Madras High Court asks CBI to file counter in cop's bail plea

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday sought CBI's response on a bail petition moved by former police inspector S Sridhar, who is one of the key accused in Sathankulam custodial death case. Sridhar, who was working as the station house officer of Sathankulam police station in Thoothukudi, was arrested in July 2020 for the brutal …

Sathankulam custodial death case: Madras High Court asks CBI to file counter in cop's bail plea
1 year, 11 months ago

Sathankulam custodial death case: Madras High Court asks CBI to file counter in cop's bail plea

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday sought CBI's response on a bail petition moved by former police inspector S Sridhar, who is one of the key accused in Sathankulam custodial death case. Sridhar, who was working as the station house officer of Sathankulam police station in Thoothukudi, was arrested in July 2020 for the brutal …

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Tajinder Bagga's Defamation Case Against Journalist Swati Chaturvedi
2 years ago

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Tajinder Bagga's Defamation Case Against Journalist Swati Chaturvedi

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the trial court proceedings in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga against Journalist Swati Chaturvedi till July 17.Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar issued notice on the plea moved by the journalist challenging the summons issued by the trial court against her in the matter.Bagga filed the case against the journalist …

'Adjourned More Than 50 Times, Witnesses Are Senior Citizens': Madras High Court Expedites Trial In 2013 Murder Of BJP Leader Ramesh
2 years, 1 month ago

'Adjourned More Than 50 Times, Witnesses Are Senior Citizens': Madras High Court Expedites Trial In 2013 Murder Of BJP Leader Ramesh

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Sessions Court for the exclusive trial of bomb blast/NIA cases, Poonamalle to complete the trial in the 2013 auditor Ramesh murder case within two months. The mother of the deceased Ramesh had approached the Madras High Court seeking directions to the trial court to dispose of the case in an expeditious manner. The …

'We Don't Believe In Unnecessarily Putting People Behind Bars': Supreme Court Expresses Surprise At Lengthy Bail Hearings In Delhi Riots Case
2 years, 2 months ago

'We Don't Believe In Unnecessarily Putting People Behind Bars': Supreme Court Expresses Surprise At Lengthy Bail Hearings In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

“We don’t believe in unnecessarily putting people behind bars. Bail matters should not go on and on and should not be dealt with in this manner", the Supreme Court on Tuesday orally remarked while hearing applications filed in relation to bail granted in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.The appeals filed by the Delhi Police against the Delhi High Court order …

Madras High Court recalls ‘star witness’ for examination in Gokulraj murder case
2 years, 4 months ago

Madras High Court recalls ‘star witness’ for examination in Gokulraj murder case

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed appearance of Swathi, a “star witness” of the prosecution in the 2015 Gokulraj murder case, on November 25 for examination. However, while deposing in the trial court in 2018 she had turned hostile, saying she did not accompany Gokulraj to the temple on the fateful day and she knew …

Witness Must Not Be Re-Summoned In Sexual Offence Cases Where Cross Examination Conducted Extensively: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Witness Must Not Be Re-Summoned In Sexual Offence Cases Where Cross Examination Conducted Extensively: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that where a cross examination has been conducted extensively, it would be against the mandate of law to re-summon the witness especially in a case of sexual offence.Observing that the right to fair trial is a constitutional goal and a fundamental right of every individual, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that where evidence sought …

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings In FIR Registered Over Resistance To Demolition Drive In Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings In FIR Registered Over Resistance To Demolition Drive In Shaheen Bagh

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed the trial court proceedings in relation to an FIR registered over demolition drive conducted by officials of South Delhi Municipal Corporation in city's Shaheen Bagh area in May this year. A single judge bench comprising Justice Anu Malhotra stayed the trial court proceedings till October 19. It is her case that the ACMM as …

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) CRIMINAL TRIAL
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) CRIMINAL TRIAL

Live Law  

Criminal Trial - A mere chart giving description of offences, numbers and the sections of the offences and about the nature of offences cannot be taken into account at the stage of conviction - If the Prosecution wanted the Court to take note of the fact that there were other matters in which accused were involved, the concerned Chargesheets should …

"Prosecution Case Flows From Highly Interested Witnesses": Allahabad HC Sets Aside Life Sentences In A 42 Year Old Murder Case
2 years, 10 months ago

"Prosecution Case Flows From Highly Interested Witnesses": Allahabad HC Sets Aside Life Sentences In A 42 Year Old Murder Case

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently set aside the life sentence of two in a 42-year-old murder case giving them a benefit of doubt as it noted that the prosecution case flowed from highly interested witnesses.The Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Shamim Ahmed sensed a suspicion shrouding the prosecution case, which gave the Court, a strong feeling that the …

Framing Of Charges | Investigation Into Offence & Elaborate Appreciation Of Evidence Discouraged, Only Prima Facie Material Significant: Delhi HC
2 years, 11 months ago

Framing Of Charges | Investigation Into Offence & Elaborate Appreciation Of Evidence Discouraged, Only Prima Facie Material Significant: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that an investigation into the offence and elaborate appreciation of evidence is not required and is rather discouraged at the stage of framing of charges and that only the material prima facie establishing a case against or in favour of the accused is what is significant.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh added that as per the …

"Witnesses' Statements Can't Be Discarded Even Though Recorded After More Than One Year": Court Frames Charges Against Six In Delhi Riots Case
3 years ago

"Witnesses' Statements Can't Be Discarded Even Though Recorded After More Than One Year": Court Frames Charges Against Six In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday framed charges against six men in connection with a case concerning the North East Delhi riots of 2020 observing that statements of witnesses cannot be discarded at the stage of framing of charges even though recorded after more than one year of incident of violence. "Even though the statements of these witnesses have been recorded …

Mere Vague Belief That Accused May Thwart Investigation Cannot Be A Ground To Prolong The Incarceration: Delhi High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Mere Vague Belief That Accused May Thwart Investigation Cannot Be A Ground To Prolong The Incarceration: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere vague belief that the accused may thwart the investigation cannot be a ground to prolong the incarceration of the accused.Justice Subramonium Prasad added that if there is no apprehension of interference in administration of justice in a criminal trial by an accused, then the Court should be circumspect while considering depriving the …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Allegations Of False Implication Against Complainant, Cites Law On Appreciation Of Injured Witness' Testimony
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Allegations Of False Implication Against Complainant, Cites Law On Appreciation Of Injured Witness' Testimony

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently referred to the law on appreciation of testimony of an injured witness, while upholding the judgment and conviction for attempted Murder punishable under Section 307 of IPC.Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri noted that the complainant/ witness had identified the appellant in Court and in cross-examination, he denied the suggestion that the appellant was. The Delhi High …

Supreme Court Asks Delhi High Court To Have A Relook On The Assignment Of Cases To Trial Courts For Speedy Trials
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Asks Delhi High Court To Have A Relook On The Assignment Of Cases To Trial Courts For Speedy Trials

Live Law  

While hearing a special leave petition assailing Delhi High Court's order of dismissing the bail application filed by an accused, the Supreme Court recently observed that merely because the trial court judge is the District and Sessions Judge, it cannot imply that he is burdened more than necessary.The bench of Justices SK Kaul and MM Sundresh observed, "We are of …

Delhi Riots: HC Denies Bail To Two Men Accused Of Being Part Of Mob That Killed Muslim Men, Says Possibility Of Them Threatening Sole Public Witness
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots: HC Denies Bail To Two Men Accused Of Being Part Of Mob That Killed Muslim Men, Says Possibility Of Them Threatening Sole Public Witness

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to two men namely Ajay and Shubham accused of killing four Muslim men during the North East Delhi riots which took place in the national capital last year observing that there was a possibility of them threatening the sole public witness in the matter. This Court, while being cognizant of the fact that …

Delhi High Court asks police to respond to Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in sedition case
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court asks police to respond to Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in sedition case

India TV News  

Highlights Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar issued notice to prosecution and asked it to file a reply to the bail plea Imam, represented by senior advocate Sanjay R Hegde, challenged trial court’s Oct 22 order The prosecution was represented through Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the police to reply on a plea by JNU student Sharjeel …

Delhi High Court Stays Action Against Police Officials For Filing Two Distinct Chargesheets In Minor Rape Case
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Stays Action Against Police Officials For Filing Two Distinct Chargesheets In Minor Rape Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed a trial court order directing legal action against an Investigating Officer and SHO for filing two distinct chargesheets in a minor rape case. Justice Anu Malhotra, who sought status report from the Delhi Police, stayed the operation of the order dated 24th November 2021 wherein the Sessions Court had observed that the action …

Establishment Of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Courtrooms: SC May Consider The Option Of Monitoring By HC Chief Justices To Ensure Compliance
3 years, 4 months ago

Establishment Of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Courtrooms: SC May Consider The Option Of Monitoring By HC Chief Justices To Ensure Compliance

Live Law  

In connection with the establishment of vulnerable witness deposition courtrooms in every district, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that it may consider requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts to monitor compliance with its 2017 judgment in State of Maharashtra v. Bandu on this behalf. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was hearing a Miscellaneous Application …

S. 439 CrPC: Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation
3 years, 4 months ago

S. 439 CrPC: Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed an order passed by a Sessions Court in bail proceedings, wherein it had pulled up an Investigating Officer of the Delhi Police for conducting perfunctory investigation in connection with a dowry death case.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh observed,"it is a settled position of law that the lower courts are not akin to constitutional courts. The …

Juvenile Justice Act- Delhi High Court Issues TimeLine For Completing 'Age Determination' Of 'Juveniles In Conflict With Law'
3 years, 4 months ago

Juvenile Justice Act- Delhi High Court Issues TimeLine For Completing 'Age Determination' Of 'Juveniles In Conflict With Law'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued directions for streamlining the process of inquiries relating to juveniles in conflict with law and scrupulous compliance by all authorities. A bench comprising Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup J Bhambhani issued the following directions: In all cases pertaining to juveniles in conflict with law, regardless of the nature of offences alleged, upon directions …

Delhi High Court Transfers 11 Judicial Officers Including ASJ Vinod Yadav Dealing With Delhi Riots Cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Transfers 11 Judicial Officers Including ASJ Vinod Yadav Dealing With Delhi Riots Cases

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued an order transferring/posting a total of 11 Judicial Officers including ASJ Vinod Yadav who has been dealing with Delhi Riots matter in the Karkardooma Court.ASJ Yadav, who has been critical of the Delhi Police mode of conducting probes in the riots cases, has been transferred to the Rouse Avenue. The Delhi High Court today …

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