Supreme Court of India

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Guna Mahto v. State of Jharkhand

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the murder conviction due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and the impact of non-examination of the Investigating Officer.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC non-examination of Investigating Officer

Guna Mahto v. Jharkhand State

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on circumstantial evidence and non-examination of the investigating officer.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence proof beyond reasonable doubt Section 302 IPC Section 201 IPC

Guna Mahto v. State of Jharkhand

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the murder conviction due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and the impact of non-examination of the Investigating Officer.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC non-examination of Investigating Officer

Udayakumar v. Tamil Nadu State

16 Mar 2023 · P. R. Gai; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court acquitted the petitioner of murder due to lack of credible evidence and improper identification, setting aside the conviction and emphasizing the necessity of reliable eyewitness testimony and proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 120-A IPC murder criminal conspiracy

Udayakumar v. Tamil Nadu State

16 Mar 2023 · P. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol
Cites 2 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness identification and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eyewitness identification Section 302 IPC conspiracy benefit of doubt

Udayakumar v. State of Tamil Nadu

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Udayakumar due to unreliable eyewitness identification and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant single eyewitness testimony identification parade Section 302 IPC Section 120-B IPC

Narendrasinh Kesubhai Zala v. Gujarat State

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vivem Nath; Sanjay Karol · 2023 INSC 241
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, reaffirming the principle that conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness testimony proof beyond reasonable doubt Section 302 IPC murder conviction

Narendrasinh Keshubhai Zala v. Gujarat State

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath; Sanjay Karol
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliability of the sole eyewitness and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that doubt cannot replace proof in criminal convictions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness testimony reasonable doubt murder conviction Section 302 IPC

Narendrasinh Keshubhai Zala v. State of Gujarat

16 Mar 2023 · Sanjay Karol; B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of trustworthy evidence for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness testimony reliability of witness circumstantial evidence proof beyond reasonable doubt

Ravasaheb @ Ravasahebgouda v. State of Karnataka

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of eight accused for murder based on credible testimony of a single eyewitness and principles of vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC, dismissing the appeals for lack of merit.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant single eyewitness testimony vicarious liability Section 149 IPC delay in FIR

Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and the benefit of doubt to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant extra-judicial confession reasonable doubt benefit of doubt circumstantial evidence

Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the weak evidentiary value of extra-judicial confession without corroboration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant extra-judicial confession circumstantial evidence proof beyond reasonable doubt Section 302 IPC

Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India

16 Mar 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

The Supreme Court mandated mandatory adoption of Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, affirming the right to health under Article 21 and directing stringent monitoring and action against violations.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant unnecessary hysterectomy right to health Article 21 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines

Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India

16 Mar 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

The Supreme Court directed mandatory adoption and implementation of guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 and ordering stringent monitoring and action against violations.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant unnecessary hysterectomy right to health Article 21 fundamental rights

Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka v. Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd.

15 Mar 2023 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 232
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act can continue despite approval of a resolution plan under the IBC, and directors remain liable notwithstanding debt settlement.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Resolution Plan

Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka v. Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd.

15 Mar 2023 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; J. B. Pardiwala
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can continue against a company and its directors despite insolvency resolution and approval of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Resolution Plan

Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder on circumstantial evidence due to failure to establish motive and inconclusive 'last seen' evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and unbroken chain of circumstances for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory motive benefit of doubt

Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence, including the alleged motive and last seen theory.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory motive benefit of doubt

M/S PENNA ELECTRICITY LIMITED v. THE TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld that in absence of contractual or regulatory provisions, the electricity Board is not liable to pay fixed or variable charges for power generation shortfall caused by fuel supply shortage under an unapproved PPA.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Electricity Act 2003 Fuel supply risk Plant Load Factor

M/S PENNA ELECTRICITY LIMITED v. THE TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that in absence of contractual or regulatory provisions, the electricity board is not liable to pay fixed or variable charges for power generation shortfall caused by fuel shortage, dismissing the appeal of the power producer.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Electricity Act 2003 Power Purchase Agreement fixed charges variable charges