On August 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed critical issues surrounding the judicial approach to criminal cases, particularly in light of the recent transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case, Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. & Ors. Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., has […]
Punjab Government’s Appeal Dismissed, Supreme Court Upholds High Court Verdict in Dr Verka Bribery Case
The Supreme Court rejected the state of Punjab’s appeal, hence upholding the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s verdict that nullified the trial court’s order to summon Dr Partap Singh Verka under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). It originates from an accusation of bribery against Dr Verka, who is a state official, and […]
Has the issue of death penalty in India become murkier than ever?
Though the justice system in India is premised upon principles of reformative justice, capital punishment or death penalty is still prevalent in the Indian Penal Code. It is interesting however to note that the use of such punishment is rather restricted as a last resort when all other avenues of justice are closed. According to […]
