In a significant ruling that reinforces the principles of criminal justice, the Supreme Court has held that the absence of a victim’s body does not automatically prevent a person from being convicted of murder. The court observed that a murder charge can be proved beyond reasonable doubt through reliable and convincing evidence, even if the...
In a landmark judgment in one of India’s most significant terrorism cases, the Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentence awarded to 38 convicts and confirmed life imprisonment for 11 others in connection with the devastating 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts. The verdict reinforces the trial court’s findings, bringing another major chapter in the...
In a landmark judgment strengthening the independence of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has ruled that banking associations cannot effectively blacklist advocates by placing their names on internal “caution lists” circulated among member banks. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the relationship between financial institutions and legal professionals, reaffirming that disciplinary...
The Gujarat High Court is scheduled to pronounce its much-awaited judgment in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case on Tuesday, bringing one of India’s longest-running and most significant terrorism-related legal proceedings closer to its conclusion. The verdict is expected to mark a major milestone in a case that has remained at the center of India’s...
In a significant legal development in Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Chaitar Vasava has been convicted by a court in connection with an assault case involving forest department officials. The verdict concludes a prolonged legal battle stemming from an incident that attracted widespread political attention and sparked debate over the conduct of public representatives...
In a significant judgment underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to addressing crimes against women, a court in Mizoram has sentenced two former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to 42 years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a horrific gang rape and acid attack case. The verdict brings a measure of justice to a survivor who...