Sheela Barse Vs. State of Maharashtra (AIR 1983 SC 378)
Summary of Judgment Legal assistance to a poor or indigent accused who is arrested and put in jeopardy of his life or personal liberty is a constitutional imperative mandated not…
Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board v. C. Kenchappa (2006) 6 SCC 371
Important Points Of This Judgment The Constitutional philosophy enshrined in these Constitutional Provisions must be implemented. Articles 48A read as under: “48A. Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of…
M/s. Meters and Instruments v. Kanchan Mehta
(AIR 2017 SC 4594) Summary of Judgment Nature of offence under Section 138 primarily related to civil wrong and it was specifically made compoundable by 2002 amendment. The object of…
Shri D.K. Basu, Ashok K. Johri Vs. State of West Bengal, State of U.P.
Summary of Judgment Important Points which the Honourable Supreme Court held in this case about “Custodial Torture” are: “Torture” has not been defined in Constitution or in other penal laws.…
Chapter XVI (Section – 307) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
Chapter XVI Of Offences Affecting the Human Body Section – 307 – Attempt to murder – Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge, and under such circumstances that,…
Satbir Singh v. State of Haryana (Criminal Appeal No. 1735-1736 of 2010)
In this case Honourable Supreme Court issued important guidelines which should be kept in mind during trial under Section 304(B) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Important guidelines are: “v.…
Chapter XVI (Section 304B) of The Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860
Chapter XVI Of Offences Affecting The Human Body Of offences affecting life Section – 304-B – Dowry death – (1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any…
Masalti vs. State of U.P.
Citation – 1965 AIR 202, 1964 SCR (8) 133 Supreme Court of India Criminal Appeals Nos. 30-34 of 1964 Appeals by special leave from the judgment and order dated October…
About Section 374 of The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
Section 374 of The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) provides that the sentence of death shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court. In other words,…
Chapter XXVIII (Section – 370) of The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973
CHAPTER XXVIII SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION Section 370- Procedure in case of difference of opinion.- Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such…