May 17, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

A CURSORY VIEW INSUFFICIENT IN DETERMINING THE GUILT UNDER 498A AND DOWRY ACT: SUPREME COURT

The Apex Court on May 13, 2025, while deciding an appeal titled “Rajesh Chaddha v. State of Uttar Pradesh SLP (Crl) Nos. 2353-2354 of 2019”, arising out of a wife’s complaint against husband and in-laws…

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May 17, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

Reinforcing the Standard of Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Revenue Inspector in Corruption Case Due to Insufficient Evidence

Introduction In a landmark decision dated May 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India in Paritala Sudhakar v. State of Telangana [SLP(Criminal) No. 6066 of 2024] acquitted the Appellant, Paritala Sudhakar, a former Revenue Inspector, of bribery…

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May 10, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS TRIAL COURT’S POWER TO SUMMON ACCUSED

In a significant ruling that reinforces the judicial authority to summon additional accused during trial, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Harjinder Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr., 2025 INSC 634, (SLP (Criminal) No. 1891…

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