Custodial Dignity and Accountability: A Landmark Judgment in Somnath v. State of Maharashtra
Introduction The Supreme Court judgment in Somnath v. State of Maharashtra (2024 INSC 232) is a significant case that addresses abuse of power by law enforcement and underscores the importance…
Appeal for Enhancement of Sentence by State- Law Points
Section 377(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure reads as follows: – “377. Appeal by the State Government against sentence. – (1) …………. (2) …………. (3) When an appeal has…
Why adequate sentence need to be imposed?- Case Laws
Sham Sunder v. Puran and another (1991) In Sham Sunder v. Puran and another (1991), the High Court had convicted the accused- appellant therein under Section 304 Part- I IPC…
Supreme Court Upholds Wife’s Right to Maintenance Despite Restitution of Conjugal Rights Decree
Case Overview Title: Rina Kumari @ Rina Devi @ Reena v. Dinesh Kumar Mahto @ Dinesh Kumar Mahato and anotherCourt: Supreme Court of IndiaJudges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, and Sanjay Kumar,…
NBCC (India) Ltd. v. The State of West Bengal & Ors.
Introduction This case explores the scope of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, specifically Section 18, which provides for dispute resolution between suppliers and buyers. The…
Supreme Court Judgment in S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India (2025 INSC 45)
Introduction The Supreme Court judgment in S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India addresses the critical issue of providing timely and cashless treatment for road accident victims during the “golden hour.”…
Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in Ramesh v. State of Rajasthan (2025 INSC 46)
Introduction The Supreme Court’s judgment in Ramesh v. State of Rajasthan provides a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding cross-complaints, application of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (hereinafter “Probation Act”),…
The Pursuit of Justice and Juvenility
An Analysis of Om Prakash @ Israel @ Raju vs. Union of India & Anr. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in this landmark judgment, addressed the deeply significant issue…
Doctrine of Causa Causans in Cases of Negligence under Section 304-A
Section 304A states as follows- 304A. Causing death by negligence.— Whoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide, shall…
Interim Release of Vehicles under the NDPS Act: Supreme Court’s Verdict
IntroductionThe recent Supreme Court judgment in Bishwajit Dey v. State of Assam (2025 INSC 32) addresses the contentious issue of interim release of vehicles seized under the Narcotic Drugs and…