The Court granted bail as the accused had completed over one-third of the maximum sentence without trial progress. It reinforced mandatory application of statutory and Supreme Court guidelines.
The court held that dependency under motor accident law is not confined to family members. Religious institutions relying on the deceased can claim compensation for institutional loss.
The Court held that a failed relationship cannot be criminalised without proof of deceit at inception. It quashed proceedings citing absence of criminal intent.
The Court held that reliable DNA profiling and medical evidence can independently establish guilt. It ruled that absence of a strong “last seen” theory does not weaken a complete chain of scientific evidence.
The issue concerns whether annual bar association elections hinder effective governance. It was argued that short tenures limit reform, and a two-year term would ensure stability and better outcomes.
The Supreme Court held that non-supply of written grounds of arrest violates constitutional safeguards. The arrest and remand were declared illegal, leading to grant of bail.
The case examined whether a dying declaration alone could sustain conviction. The Court upheld life imprisonment, ruling that a medically certified and consistent dying declaration is sufficient proof of guilt.
The Court ruled that inability to understand a judicial order cannot justify prolonged delay in filing a petition. It reinforces that litigants must act within a reasonable time and provide valid explanations.
The Court examined the hostage-taking of judicial officers and held it reflected a complete breakdown of law and order. It ordered a probe and emphasized accountability of state authorities for failing to ensure their safety.
The issue concerns unreasonable enhancement of maintenance. The ruling reduces the amount, holding that increases must be justified and balanced.
