procedural fairness – Lawcutor

Rajasthan High Court Directs Trial Court to Summon Victim’s Admission Ticket from Community Health Centre in POCSO Case to Ensure Fair Trial

The Rajasthan High Court has observed that an accused cannot be deprived of the opportunity of a fair trial, if any fact comes under the notice of the accused or…

Supreme Court Restores Jharkhand Teachers’ Jobs: Vocational Marks Inclusion Upheld in Landmark Ruling

In a significant verdict emphasizing fair calculation of academic eligibility and principles of natural justice, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the termination of three teachers from Jharkhand,…

Supreme Court Sets Aside Decree in Motorcycle Dealership Dispute: Emphasizes Procedural Fairness Over Rigidity

In a ruling that reinforces the principle that procedural law should serve justice rather than obstruct it, the Supreme Court of India has allowed an appeal by M/s Anvita Auto…

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Case of Termination of Two Lady Judicial Officers

The Supreme Court, on December 17, reserved its judgment in the case challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate the services of two lady judicial officers, Aditi Kumar…

Punjab & Haryana High Court: POCSO Act Supersedes SC/ST Act in Conflicting Provisions

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterated that in instances where the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act conflict with those of the Scheduled Castes…

Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Challenge to TM Krishna’s Award

On December 13, the Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing of a plea challenging the Madras High Court’s decision that allowed the conferment of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award…

Rajasthan High Court Quashes FIR Against Accused in Family Dispute

13 Dec 202413 Dec 2024

In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 175(3) of the BNSS (akin to Section 156(3) CrPC) against three accused—son-in-law, daughter, and daughter-in-law—based on…

Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21

On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…

Supreme Court Sets Framework for Upholding Fair Trial and Legal Aid Standards

3 Dec 20243 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. 771 of 2024, issued detailed guidelines to strengthen procedural fairness in…