SC held that disciplinary action cannot be taken against judges solely for alleged errors in judicial orders. Ruling underscores that independence and fearlessness of trial judges are vital to rule of law.
The issue was whether prosecution proved cruelty and abetment beyond doubt. The Court ruled that unspecified demands and inconsistent testimony cannot sustain guilt.
Repeated racial attacks and the absence of a specific law expose a constitutional gap, prompting calls for urgent legislation to protect citizens from racial violence.
The High Court ruled that providing voice samples does not amount to testimonial compulsion under Article 20(3). Such directions are permissible to aid investigation when safeguards are in place.
The Court ruled that NBWs cannot be issued for non-compliance with ED summons unless statutory conditions under Section 73 CrPC are met. Key takeaway: Witnesses are protected from coercive arrest without due process.
The court ruled that withdrawal of a murder prosecution lacks legal basis when evidence is yet to be tested. It held that serious crimes are offences against society and must proceed to trial regardless of government policy considerations.
The Court held that Section 5(c) of the POCSO Act was prima facie inapplicable as the accused did not qualify as a public servant. On this basis and due to prolonged incarceration, the life sentence was suspended pending appeal.
Supreme Court ruled that once a murder conviction is recorded, presumption of innocence comes to an end. Suspension of sentence in Section 302 cases can be granted only in rare and exceptional circumstances, not as a matter of routine during appeal.
The issue concerned whether an investigating agency could summon a lawyer for actions taken while representing a client. The Court stayed the notice, holding that treating an advocate as a witness for professional duties violates established safeguards.
The Supreme Court held that directing time-bound investigations should be exceptional and only where undue delay or stagnation is evident, preserving investigative autonomy while protecting Article 21 rights.
