Can a Civil Suit for Damages on Tortious Liability Proceed When Parallel Criminal Proceedings Have Been Initiated for the Same Incident? – Precedent Clarified and Binding Authority

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that initiation of criminal proceedings does not bar a civil suit for compensation arising out of the same incident; both are maintainable concurrently, and section 357 CrPC ensures avoidance of double recovery. This judgment upholds Supreme Court and High Court precedent and serves as binding authority for all […]

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Can a Criminal Revision Challenging Rejection of Sending a Document to Handwriting Expert Continue After Main Criminal Case Is Disposed?

Disposed proceedings and the threshold for infructuousness in criminal revision under CrPC clarified   Summary Category Data Case Name CRLRC/423/2010 of B.KRUPENDER REDDY Vs SMT. MLAKSHMIKANTHAMMA & THE STATE OF A.P. CNR APHC010516372010 Date of Registration 02-03-2010 Decision Date 10-09-2025 Disposal Nature DISMISSED AS INFRUCTUOUS Judgment Author Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao Court High Court of […]

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When Does Appellate Acquittal Occur in Absence of Corroborative Evidence in Rape Allegations Against a Minor? Upholding the requirement of corroborative and reliable evidence for conviction under Sections 363, 366, and 376(2) of IPC: Binding Precedent for Chhattisgarh Courts

Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted the accused due to insufficient, uncorroborated evidence and doubts about the victim’s version, emphasizing that convictions under serious charges like rape demand reliable and clinching evidence. This judgment upholds existing principles of criminal jurisprudence and serves as binding authority within the state.   Summary Category Data Case Name CRA/17/2022 of NIRMAL […]

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Does Article 226 Permit Reappraisal of Factual Findings by Foreigners’ Tribunals Absent Procedural Irregularity or Violation of Natural Justice?

The Gauhati High Court clarifies that the writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to re-evaluating evidentiary appreciation by Foreigners’ Tribunals unless there is a procedural violation or denial of natural justice. The judgment upholds established precedent on the standard of judicial review in such cases, affirming that factual findings by Tribunals are not […]

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When Does a Criminal Appeal Abate Due to the Death of the Sole Appellant? — Reaffirmation of Procedural Law as Binding Authority

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that, in the absence of any application for substitution of legal representatives, a criminal appeal abates upon the confirmed death of the sole appellant. This ruling upholds settled precedent and provides binding guidance to all subordinate courts within the state.   Summary Category Data Case Name CRA/1289/2016 of Rambhajan […]

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Can a trial court segregate an accused’s trial solely based on MLA status contrary to Sections 218–223 CrPC and Articles 14 & 21?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number Crl.A. No.-004002-004002 – 2025 Diary Number 58851/2024 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Precedent Value Binding Authority Overrules / Affirms Affirms the rule of joint trials under Sections 218–223 CrPC Holds that […]

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Is a Probate Order Obtained During Appellate Proceedings Admissible to Prove Title in an Eviction Suit Under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC, Reaffirming the Relaxed Proof Standard?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number C.A. No.-011768-011768 – 2025 Diary Number 51135/2024 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K. VINOD CHANDRAN Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K. VINOD CHANDRAN Precedent Value Binding Overrules / Affirms Affirms that probate attains legal sanctity and that eviction suits require […]

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Can a conviction and death sentence based solely on circumstantial and DNA evidence stand when key links in the chain are broken and investigative lapses occurred?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number Crl.A. No.-003955-003956 – 2025 Diary Number 46174/2019 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MEHTA Precedent Value Binding authority Overrules / Affirms Affirms existing precedents: Sharad Birdhichand Sharda; Bachan Singh; Machhi Singh Type of […]

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When Does Death After Prolonged Medical Complications Still Constitute Murder Under IPC?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number Crl.A. No.-005578-005578 – 2024 Diary Number 44588/2024 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA and HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Precedent Value Binding authority Overrules / Affirms Affirms established tests for causation; overrules the High Court’s reclassification to […]

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Is Indefinite Pendency of Anticipatory Bail Applications Violative of Article 21 Requiring Expeditious Disposal?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number Crl.A. No.-004004-004004 – 2025 Diary Number 40804/2025 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Precedent Value Binding on High Courts and subordinate courts Overrules / Affirms Affirms High Court’s rejection of anticipatory bail; […]

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Do General Conditions under the EIA 2006 Notification Apply to Building and Construction Projects within 5 km of Sensitive Areas?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number C.A. No.-010043 – 2024 Diary Number 38099/2024 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA & HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Precedent Value Binding Overrules / Affirms Affirms that “General Conditions” apply only where Column 5 of the EIA […]

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Can a Labour Tribunal Under Section 11A Reappraise Evidence from a Departmental Disciplinary Inquiry and Override the Disciplinary Authority’s Punishment?

  Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number C.A. No.-011461-011461 – 2025 Diary Number 33101/2022 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIJAY BISHNOI Precedent Value Binding on Industrial Tribunals and High Courts Overrules / Affirms Affirms existing Supreme Court precedents on scope […]

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