The Last Seen Theory in Evidence
With the development of law, the theory of last seen has become a definite tool in the hands of the prosecution to establish the guilt of the accused. This concept…
Bail Application Rejection in Bharat Bhushan Bansal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in its judgment dated March 3, 2025, in Bharat Bhushan Bansal v. State (NCT of Delhi) (Bail Application No. 124/2025), dismissed the bail application of…
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Bribery Case Due to Lack of Conclusive Evidence
Introduction In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India in Madan Lal v. State of Rajasthan (2025 INSC 340) overturned the conviction of two government officials accused of bribery…
Sole testimony of the prosecutrix is sufficient for conviction in rape cases: Supreme Court
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Lok Mal @ Loku v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025 INSC 344), reaffirmed the principles governing the appreciation of evidence…
Multiple jurisdictions in financial transactions: Supreme Court Judgment
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in M/s Shri Sendhur Agro & Oil Industries v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., addressed the issue of territorial jurisdiction in cheque dishonor cases under…
Supreme Court Ruling in Tanaji Shamrao Kale v. State of Maharashtra
Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a judgment in Tanaji Shamrao Kale v. State of Maharashtra, Criminal Appeal No. 1145 of 2011, along with Criminal Appeal No. 1160…
Evidentiary value of dying declaration: Supreme Court Judgment in Suresh Hanumant v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Suresh @ Hanumant v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi), Criminal Appeal No. 2685 of 2023, adjudicated on the conviction and sentencing of three…
The Relations and Distinctions between Article 74, 75 and Article 163 & 165
The Provisions 74. Council of Ministers to aide and advise President.— (1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise…
Post-dated Cheques as a Refund for a Security deposit: Supreme Court Judgment
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in M.S. Nagabhushan v. D.S. Nagaraja (2025 INSC 316), addressed a dispute concerning the dishonor of cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments…
Cadre restructuring and Recruitment in public sector institutions: Supreme Court
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Sports Authority of India & Anr. v. Dr. Kulbir Singh Rana (2025 INSC 319), addressed critical issues concerning employment regularization, cadre restructuring, and…