The Evidence of Injured witness has greater evidentiary value, their statements can’t be discarded lightly. Also the Hon’ble Supreme Court has observed that, Suggestions made to the witness by the defence counsel and the reply to such suggestions would definitely form part of the evidence and can be relied upon by the Court along with other evidence on record to determine the guilt of the accused.
It is established that the authority granted by Section 438 of the CrPC is not to be used frequently. The authority must be used if it appears that an accusation was made with the intent to harm or humiliate the applicant by having him arrested. Consequently, bail cannot be ordered in advance of an arrest... Read more » Read more »
Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit (2025 INSC 20)Date of Judgment: 2 January 2025 In Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit 2025 INSC 20, the Supreme Court ruled on the applicability of Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The case revolved around a mother who had gifted... Read more » Read more »
The renewal of a passport when a criminal case is pending against an individual in India poses a complex and intriguing legal dilemma. The question before the constitutional courts is whether an accused can renew their passport like any other citizen without prior permission or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the trial court... Read more »
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