SUPREME COURT SETS ASIDE DEATH SENTENCE IN DACOITY AND MURDER CASE
Case Name:Shivkumar Ramsundar Saket v.s State of Maharashtra
Recently the Supreme Court set aside the death sentence in a dacoity and murder case.The death sentence was imposed on Shivkumar, watchman of residence of businessman Ramesh Munot and his wife. The Supreme Court has reduced the punishment to life imprisonment because it did not fall under the rarest of rare case category. Also highlighted that the Bombay High Court has wrongly determined the case.
Legal Provisions: Section 302, 396, 120B IPC
Source: Supreme Court of India
KERALA HIGH COURT DECLINES TO QUASH CASE OVER RELIGIOUS CRITICISM
Case Name: Abdul Noushad @ Noushad Ahsani vs. State of Kerala
Kerala high Court recently highlighted the religious belief of a person, mentioning religious beliefs are personal and can not be imposed on any one. The case was related to Muslim women shaking hands with the Minister. The man has alleged that this is against Sharia law. HC has refused to quash the proceedings against the man who criticised her for this.
Legal Provisions: Section 153 IPC, Section 119(a) Kerala Police Act
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT EXPUNGES ADVERSE REMARKS AGAINST ADVOCATE
Case Name: Siddhartha Singh vs. Assistant Collector First Class/Sub Divisional Magistrate & Ors.
Apex Court in a recent scenario has removed the remarks made by Uttarakhand High Court against an Advocate. The remarks were adverse, so the court mentioned that the remarks are unjustified. Also mentioned that comment or remarks should be made with restraint not on the personal grounds or personal perception, also cited the similar case with the same judge.
Legal Provisions: None applicable (judicial remarks)
Source- Supreme Court of India
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