Bail is the rule jail is the exception
The Supreme Court emphasised the principle of,”Bail is the rule and jail is the exception” while granting bail to the accused w.r.t.offences related to corruption and money laundering.Thus, the days…
Supreme Court emphasises fairness in the role of the Public Prosecutor
The Supreme Court clarified the role of the Public Prosecutor in the landmark judgement of ,”Mahabir vs State of Haryana” delivered on Jan 29, 2025. The Supreme Court clarified that…
Supreme court highlights the rights of the accused.
The Supreme Court highlighted the principles of law related to confession of the accused and that the accused needs to be treated as innocent until proven guilty.The rights of the…
Supreme Court acquits accused on the basis of ineffective legal aid
Criminal Appeal No. 771 of 2024 The case underscores the importance of procedural fairness, adequate legal representation, and strict adherence to constitutional rights in criminal trials.
Supreme Court specifies that compensation to victim is not a substitute for punishment of offender
The supreme court of India distinguished compensation to victims from the punishment meted out to convicts and specified that compensation to victims is not a substitute for punishment to perpetrators…