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Patna HC Rebukes Lower Court Judges, Imposes Fines for Wrongful ConvictionPatna HC Rebukes Lower Court Judges, Imposes Fines for Wrongful Conviction

Patna HC Rebukes Lower Court Judges, Imposes Fines for Wrongful Conviction

The Patna High Court has reprimanded two lower court judges in Bihar, imposing fines of a "token amount" on them…

11 months ago
Delhi HC Upholds Conviction Of Man Accused Of Murdering Infant Girl In 2016Delhi HC Upholds Conviction Of Man Accused Of Murdering Infant Girl In 2016

Delhi HC Upholds Conviction Of Man Accused Of Murdering Infant Girl In 2016

The Delhi High Court recently upheld the conviction of a person sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and murdering a…

2 years ago
Dowry Death: Wife’s Unnatural Death Within 7 Years of Marriage Not Enough to Convict Husband, Says SCDowry Death: Wife’s Unnatural Death Within 7 Years of Marriage Not Enough to Convict Husband, Says SC

Dowry Death: Wife’s Unnatural Death Within 7 Years of Marriage Not Enough to Convict Husband, Says SC

The Supreme Court recently held that if a wife died in her matrimonial home under unusual circumstances within seven years of marriage…

2 years ago
If Age Of The survivor Not Determined, Conviction Under POCSO Cannot Be Upheld: Patna HCIf Age Of The survivor Not Determined, Conviction Under POCSO Cannot Be Upheld: Patna HC

If Age Of The survivor Not Determined, Conviction Under POCSO Cannot Be Upheld: Patna HC

The Patna High Court recently held that conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cannot be…

2 years ago
SC Acquitted Man Convicted For Taking ₹300 Bribe After 18 YearsSC Acquitted Man Convicted For Taking ₹300 Bribe After 18 Years

SC Acquitted Man Convicted For Taking ₹300 Bribe After 18 Years

The Supreme Court recently acquitted a man who was convicted by a trial court in 2005 for taking a bribe…

2 years ago