Attempt to Cheat: Supreme Court Ruling 2023
Introduction In a landmark judgment that clarifies the ambit of attempt under Indian law, the Supreme Court elaborated on the essence of attempting to commit a crime, particularly under Section…
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Exploring Sedition: Kedarnath Singh vs State of Bihar, 1962
Introduction In this case, the petitioner challenges the constitutional validity of the sedition law under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The main contention is that this…
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Landmark Judgment: The Nanavati Case (1959)
Introduction This case is a key reference in understanding Exception 1 of Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which deals with the defense of grave and sudden provocation.…
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Landmark Judgment on Common Intention
Introduction This judgment marks a significant moment in interpreting the concept of common intention as defined in the Indian Penal Code of 1860. Here's what makes it noteworthy: It clarifies…
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Understanding Private Defence: A Landmark Case
Introduction The right to private defence is a rule in Indian law that allows people to protect themselves if someone attacks them unlawfully. But sometimes, this rule can be hard…
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Kidnapping Clarified – 1960
Introduction In the realm of Indian legal history, a significant case has emerged concerning the alleged kidnapping of a minor. This case has prompted a closer examination of the distinction…
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Unraveling a Landmark Judgment: Conspiracy Theories in 2023
Introduction In a riveting case exploring human emotions and legal interpretations, the conspiracy under Section 10 of the Indian Evidence Act, of 1872, takes center stage. The case intricately examines…
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Defamation and Privilege: Verghese vs. Ponnan 1969
Introduction In the heart of a family dispute lies the case of Verghese vs. Ponnan, a landmark judgment that explores the fine line between defamation and privileged communication within the…
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Landmark Judgment on Intention: Venkalu & Another v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1957)
Introduction In 1953, a horrible crime happened. Rawalpenta Venkalu, Bodla Ram Narsiah, and some others planned and killed Md. Moinuddin. They set fire to his hut while he was sleeping,…
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Landmark Judgment: Death by Negligence Case 1959
Introduction In a remarkable judgment highlighting the boundaries of self-defense and negligence, a case from 1959 delves into the tragic consequences of an individual's attempt to protect his property. The…