SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CONVICTION IN 30-YEAR-OLD DOWRY DEATH CASE
Case Name: Damodar & Anr. Versus The State of Uttar Pradesh
In a 30 year old dowry death case, SC noted that the husband who escaped without getting a single injury in the same room where wife died due to burn injuries, failed to explain the circumstances. So the apex court upheld the conviction under section 113B of Indian Evidence Act.
Legal Provisions & Framework
- Section 113B, Indian Evidence Act: Presumption of dowry death.
- Section 106, Indian Evidence Act: Burden of proving facts within special knowledge.
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT TO CONSIDER CASHLESS TREATMENT FOR ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Case Name: S Rajaseekaran v. Union of India and Ors.
As per the recent update raised after the road safety plea,the Supreme Court is set to consider the cashless treatment of road accident victims along with online transfer of compensation by General Insurance Corporation of India. The matter will be heard on August 27.
Legal Provisions & Framework
- Section 161, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Compensation for hit-and-run cases.
- Section 136A, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Electronic monitoring and enforcement of road safety.
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT QUASHES CHARGES IN KARNATAKA EMTA COAL MINES CORRUPTION CASE
Case Name: M/S. Karnataka EMTA Coal Mines Limited And Another v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court quashed charges against Karnataka EMTA Coal Mines Ltd in a corruption case, stating that the prosecution relied solely on a CAG report that had not been scrutinized by Parliament. The Court emphasized the misuse of the CAG report and the lack of proper sanction for prosecution.
Legal Provisions & Framework
- Article 136, Indian Constitution: Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.
- Section 227, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Discharge of accused.
Source: Supreme Court of India
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