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Category: I P C

I P C

Death sentence Confirmed – Kidnapping, Rape and murder of Mentally challenged Seven-and-a-half-year-old girl – Even the alternative of awarding the sentence of imprisonment for whole of the natural life with no remission does not appear justified in view of the nature of crimes committed by the appellant and looking to his incorrigible conduct.

Jul 3, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH MANOJ PRATAP SINGH — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN — Respondent ( Before : A.M. Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and C.T. Ravikumar, JJ. )…

I P C

BSF constable fired from rifle in self defence – Right of private self defence would be available to the appellant keeping in mind preponderance of probabilities that leans in favour of the appellant – where he was suddenly confronted by a group of intruders, who had come menacingly close to him, were armed with weapons and ready to launch an assault on him, he was left with no other option but to save his life by firing at them

Jun 19, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISON BENCH EX. CT. MAHADEV — Appellant Vs. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, BOARDER SECURITY FORCE AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : B.R. Gavai and Hima Kohli,…

I P C

Navjot Singh Sidhu Review case ” The hand can also be a weapon by itself where say a boxer, a wrestler or a cricketer or an extremely physically fit person inflicts the same. HELD “defenceless and unprotected state of victim” appropriate in the facts of the present case.

May 19, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISON BENCH JASWINDER SINGH (DEAD) THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE — Appellant Vs. NAVJOT SINGH SIDHU AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : A.M. Khanwilkar and Sanjay Kishan…

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Section 124A of IPC – – All pending trials, appeals and proceedings with respect to the charge framed under Section 124A of IPC be kept in abeyance. Adjudication with respect to other Sections, if any, could proceed if the Courts are of the opinion that no prejudice would be caused to the accused. HELD We hope and expect that the State and Central Governments will restrain from registering any FIR, continuing any investigation or taking any coercive measures by invoking Section 124A of IPC

May 11, 2022 sclaw

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION N.V. RAMANA; CJI., SURYA KANT; J., HIMA KOHLI; J. MAY 11, 2022 S.G. VOMBATKERE Versus UNION OF INDIA Indian Penal Code,…

I P C

Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons – Conviction and sentence – When a person commits an offence of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons and means under Section 324 of Indian Penal Code, then such person shall be punished with imprisonment for a period of three years, or with fine

Apr 25, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH ANUJ SINGH @ RAMANUJ SINGH @SETH SINGH — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF BIHAR — Respondent ( Before : N.V. Ramana, CJI, Krishna Murari…

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Transfer Of Property Act

Transfer of Property Act, 1882 — Sections 54, 55 — Agreement to Sell vs. Sale Deed — An agreement to sell by itself does not create any interest or charge on the property. Ownership passes only upon execution of a conveyance (sale deed). An agreement to sell, even with possession, is not a conveyance and does not confer title or transfer interest, except for the limited right under Section 53-A for protection against the transferor.

Oct 26, 2025 sclaw
Bail Granted Cr P C

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Suspension of Sentence — Bail Pending Appeal — Appellant incarcerated for over seven and a half years, appeal pending before High Court for years — Sufficient grounds exist for suspension of sentence and release on bail during appeal pendency — Order of High Court declining to suspend sentence set aside

Oct 26, 2025 sclaw
Anticipatory Bail Bail Granted

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Sections 298, 299, 296, 115(2), 351(2) & Chhattisgarh Religion Act, 1968 — Section 4 — Bail in anticipation of arrest — Appellant joined investigation as directed by the court — High Court rejected bail application — Supreme Court considered materials on record and found appeal deserving acceptance — Appellant admitted to bail in anticipation of arrest.

Oct 26, 2025 sclaw
Bail Granted

Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 394, 395, and 397 — Robbery and Attempt to Commit Robbery — Conviction and Sentencing — Appeal for suspension of sentence and bail — Appellants convicted by Trial Court for offences under Sections 394, 395, and 397 IPC. High Court confirmed conviction under Section 397 IPC and modified sentence to 8 years rigorous imprisonment, while holding no separate conviction for Sections 394 and 395 IPC.

Oct 26, 2025 sclaw