Hostile witness testimony cannot be rejected entirely, the Supreme Court held, reaffirming that credible portions supporting prosecution or defence must still be considered.
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SC questions Centre over 15-year delay in deciding mercy plea of Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in Punjab CM Beant Singh’s 1995 assassination.
SC suspends 20-year jail term of Kerala priest Father Edwin Pigarez, convicted of repeatedly raping a Class VIII girl, citing decade already served.
SC acquits woman, brother & brother-in-law in 2006 policeman murder case, citing unreliable confessions and lack of evidence.
SC refuses to interfere with Medha Patkar’s conviction in 2001 defamation case filed by Delhi L-G V K Saxena, but sets aside ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on her.
Bengaluru court convicts ex-MP Prajwal Revanna in rape case linked to explicit videos; one of four sexual abuse cases filed against him.
SC commutes death penalty to life without remission, citing mental health issues and possibility of reform in 2017 Ballari family murder case.
Delhi court convicts man for calling woman ‘r****i’, ruling it outrages her modesty and amounts to criminal intimidation under IPC Sections 506 & 509.
SC delivers split verdict on ex-TN Minister’s wife’s conviction in DA case; matter to go before larger bench for final decision.
SC to begin final hearing on May 6–7 on pleas by Gujarat govt & convicts against 2017 HC verdict in Godhra train burning case that killed 58 kar sevaks.
SC rules HC can’t cast doubt on trial court’s findings while suspending sentence; directs convict in minor’s sexual assault case to surrender immediately.
SC upholds life sentence for man in filicide case; says motive often lies hidden in perpetrator’s mind and its absence can’t always lead to acquittal.
Pastor Bajinder Singh sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 rape case by Mohali court, found guilty under IPC sections 376, 323, and 506.
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27 May, 2026 06:05 PM
Orissa HC refused to quash proceedings in a crypto fraud case, holding cryptocurrency cannot shield accused persons from criminal liability for fraud.
27 May, 2026 05:29 PM
Bombay High Court set aside a divorce decree, holding wives are not maids, and awarded the wife Rs 20,000 monthly maintenance and housing support.
27 May, 2026 04:13 PM
Supreme Court upholds Bihar’s 2025 Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, affirming ECI’s constitutional power under Article 324.
27 May, 2026 03:07 PM
Supreme Court quashes criminal and DV proceedings against husband’s relatives, holding vague and general allegations are insufficient.
27 May, 2026 02:43 PM
P&H HC CJ Sheel Nagu rebukes lawyers’ strike over Advocate Gagandeep Jammu firing case, stressing duty towards litigants.
27 May, 2026 02:16 PM
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