Red Fort Case: Mohd. Arif @ Ashfaq v. State (NCT Of Delhi) 2022
In December 2000, a shocking terrorist attack on the Red Fort in Delhi left the nation in turmoil. This incident sparked a comprehensive legal saga involving Mohd. Arif @ Ashfaq, the mastermind behind the attack. The case, titled Mohd. Arif @ Ashfaq v. State (NCT Of Delhi) (2022), traversed a long judicial path from investigations […]
Landmark Judgment on Best Evidence Rule 2023
Introduction In a riveting judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the principles of best evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, of 1872, specifically under Sections 91 and 92, were brought into the limelight. This case revolves around a dispute involving a tenant and the landlord over an agency-cum-license agreement that eventually led to a legal […]
Landmark Verdict on Adultery 2018
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment that would redefine the contours of matrimonial laws and gender equality in the country. The verdict on adultery case in question challenged the constitutionality of Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalized adultery, arguing it was a violation of fundamental […]
Introduction to Video Conferencing Evidence Case
In today’s digital era, the intersection of technology and law opens up new avenues for legal procedures. One such groundbreaking instance is the consideration of evidence via video conferencing in a court of law. This editorial delves into a significant case that posed vital questions regarding the admissibility of evidence presented through video conferencing under […]