Tag: presumption of innocence

High court

Pune Court Rejects Plea to Force Rahul Gandhi to Produce Book in Savarkar Defamation Case

In this paper, the author will discuss the recent court order on Satyaki Savarkar vs. Rahul Gandhi is making an argument based on the inherent right against self-incrimination portrayed in the Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution. It brings out the refusal of the court to force the accused to tender incriminating documents prior to trial, the onus of proof where it rests upon the complainant and the presumption of innocence.

byLegal Maestros
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants Relief in 1999 Cheque Bounce Case Citing Possible Mistaken Identity

The Supreme Court is considering an appeal made by C.K. Abdurahiman, who alleges he was incorrectly identified in a 1999 cheque bounce case. Even after maintaining he had nothing to do with the transaction, he was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court granted interim relief on grounds of misidentification and underlining the significance of due process and the presumption of innocence. The case emphasizes the importance of protection against wrongful convictions in economic crimes.

byJigeesha Vaishnav
Supreme Court

Justice K. Vinod Chandran’s Verdict: Filicide or Suicide in Subhash Aggarwal

This article provides an analysis of the decision that was handed down by the Supreme Court on April 17, 2025, which upheld the conviction of a father for the murder of his kid. This report analyzes the facts, looks at Sections 302 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 25/27 of the Arms Act, and investigates how the verdict of the court was influenced by circumstantial evidence, motivation, and forensic results.

byLegal Maestros