29 Apr 2026 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Acquits Two Convicts in Karnataka Murder Case; Clarifies That Joint/Simultaneous Disclosure Statements by Multiple Accused Under Section 27 Evidence Act Are Admissible Only If They Lead to Distinct Discoveries of Different Facts

The Supreme Court has acquitted two convicts, Anand Jakkappa Pujari @ Gaddadar (Accused No. 2) and Mahadev Sidram Hullolli (Accused No. 4), in a gruesome murder case from Karnataka while…

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Cancelling Bail in MP Excise Act Case; Holds That Stringent Conditions Under Section 480(3) BNSS Cannot Be Imposed for Offences Punishable With Less Than Seven Years’ Imprisonment

The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal filed by Narayan and set aside the order dated 11 March 2026 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore cancelling…

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Attempt to Murder Charge Against Six Accused in Wedding Firing Case; Holds Mere Celebratory Firing in Air Without Intention to Cause Injury Does Not Attract Section 307 IPC

The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has partly allowed a criminal revision application and quashed the charge of attempt to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860…

Tripura High Court Dismisses Writ Petition of TSR Rifleman Challenging Dismissal from Service; Holds Mere Incarceration Cannot Excuse Non-Participation in Departmental Proceedings When Repeated Notices Were Duly Served Through Jail Authorities

The Tripura High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Sonvir Singh, a Rifleman (GD) bearing No.08121114 in the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), challenging his dismissal from service imposed…