February 8, 2025 - Law 4 India

The Supreme Court criticized the trial court for its “undue haste” in imposing the death penalty within two months, without giving the accused a fair opportunity to mount a proper defense.

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–By Garima Bhardwaj The Supreme Court of India recently overruled the death penalty of the appellant, ruling that the trial was conducted in abruptly and the justice was compromised due to the trial court’s failure to examine scientific experts while completely relying on a DNA report. The Court emphasized on the fact that in cases…

Meghalaya High Court Scrutinizes State’s Unlawful Tree Felling in East Khasi Hills, Directs Replanting to Revive Ecosystem

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The Illegal tree-cutting in the East Khasi Hills District was contested by the Meghalaya High Court, which found that the State had not produced any evidence that the trees had been taken down by due process of law To strengthen environmental accountability and the importance of preserving the State’s green cover, the court mandated that…

Separated Wife Entitled to Maintenance from Second Husband Even Without Legal Dissolution of First Marriage, Rules Apex Court

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By Vironica Khanna In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed a wife’s right to maintenance, even in cases where her marriage is legally void. The ruling, delivered by a bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, interprets Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), now replaced…