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SC: Can’t use OSA to deny accused access to documents relied on by prosecution
Holding that it is part of an accused’s right to fair trial that he gets access to documents relied upon by the prosecution, Supreme Court has said invocation of the Official Secrets Act (OSA) cannot take away the right of the accused person to get copies of the documents forming part of the chargesheet even if they are highly classified and confidential pertaining to national security. A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Atul S Chandurkar directed the Centre to provide the alleged secret...
Not talking for a few days is not marital cruelty: SC
Observing that differences are a part and parcel of married life and may result in non-communication betw-een partners, Supreme Court has said that a husband cannot be convicted of cruelty merely on the ground of not talking to his wife for a few days. A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Atul S Chand acquitted a man who was convicted by trial court and Madras high court under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code for subjecting his wife to cruelty and sentenced to a three-year jail term. He...
SC collegium recommends 10 new judges for three HCs
Supreme Court collegium led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has recommended names of 10 advocates and judicial officers for appointment as judges of high courts (HCs) in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The collegium, also comprising Justices Vikram Nath and J K Maheshwari, on Tuesday recommended names of six advocates — Raghavendra Seetharam Srivatsa, Hema Kulkarni, Subramanya Rangarao, Thadagavadi Prakash Vivekananda, Bakkeswara Pramod, and Hombe Gowda Shanthi Bhushan —...
Supreme Court uses its special powers to quash Pocso conviction
Two youngsters fell in love, but the Class 12 girl filed a complaint against the youth when he refused to marry her, resulting in him being sentenced to 10 years for having physical relations with a minor. The girl married another man, who left her after three days when he came to know of her past relationship. The convict, while out on bail, reconciled with her and they decided to wed. Given the peculiar facts of the case, the Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary jurisdiction under...