Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Order in Mamman Khan v. State of Haryana
Introduction In the case titled Mamman Khan v. State of Haryana (SLP No. 18089/2024), the Supreme Court of India issued an order on December 19, 2024, staying further proceedings in…
Frivolous and repetitive litigation can clog the judicial system: Supreme Court
Introduction In the case Pandurang Vithal Kevne v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Anr. (Special Leave Petition Diary No. 56230 of 2024), the Supreme Court addressed an instance of abuse…
Analysis of Supreme Court Judgment in Sri Shankar Dongarisaheb Bhosale v. The State of Karnataka
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case Sri Shankar Dongarisaheb Bhosale v. The State of Karnataka (Criminal Appeal No. 1221/2017), dealt with significant issues concerning the application of…
A Critical Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Judgment in State (GNCT of Delhi) vs. Vipin @ Lalla
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its recent judgment dated January 7, 2025, upheld the acquittal of the respondent, Vipin @ Lalla, by dismissing the appeal filed by the…
Regulating Dark Patterns: A Futile Pursuit in the Digital Maze
Congratulations! Humanity has reached new heights in psychological sophistication—or, more accurately, in the art of manipulation. Development is an intrinsic part of human nature; we’ve been evolving since the dawn…
The Power of Indian High Courts to Punish for their Contempt- The Historical Roots of the Power
Contempt is a special subject and the jurisdiction is conferred ‘by a special set of laws peculiar to courts of record. This has long been the view in India. Contempt…
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,…