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Latest Judgments of Supreme Court

State of Rajasthan v. Firoz Khan @ Arif Khan

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — S. 378 (3) — Application seeking leave to file appeal against acquittal — Parameters to be kept in mind by High Court — Murder case — Acquittal — Appeal — Leave to appeal by State — Application for...

Vijay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

The learned senior counsel appearing for respondent No. 2 submits that the possession having been taken, the mere non-payment of compensation will not result in lapse under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and...

Re – Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons

Constitution of India — Arts. 21 and 32 — Life of dignity for all persons — Issues relating to prisons in the country and their reform — Prisoners, like all human beings, deserve to be treated with dignity — To give effect to the...

Savitri Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

These matters were heard in detail for few days and hearing was concluded on 05.02.2015. Thereupon, we communicated the result in the open Court by pronouncing that appeals were dismissed and the reasons shall follow. These are...

Afsar Ali v. State of M.P.

Heard Mr. R.S. Suri, learned Senior counsel appearing for the petitioner.

Okhla Enclave Plot Holders Wel. Ason. v. Union of India and Others

After hearing learned counsels for the parties, we are of the view that in view of the conflicting versions, this Court needs to appoint an amicus curiae to go into the detailed facts of the case and prepare a brief note for...

Harshita Bhasin v. State of West Bengal & Ors.

The applicant, Mukul Bhasin, was impleaded as the fifth respondent to a petition under Article 136 of the Constitution which was disposed of by this Court on 9 April 2014.