This is the category page of Judgements in India. India’s legal system is deeply rooted in its Constitution. The Judiciary upholds the rule of law and ensures justice for its citizens. India’s judicial system is organised in hierarchical order. The Supreme Court of India is the apex Court followed by High Courts in each state and Union territory and subordinate courts at the district level. The judiciary functions independently which safeguards the principles of justice, equality and the rule of law.
Judgements are the formal decisions or rulings made by courts after a legal case has been presented or argued which serve as authoritative interpretation of laws, setting precedents for future cases and guiding legal professionals. In India, judgements contribute significantly to the evolution and interpretation of laws. The precedent-setting judgements are those landmark judgements which establish new legal principles or interpretations which become reference points for subsequent cases and contribute to the development of legal doctrine.
The reasons for the court’s decision behind a judgement are called ratio decidendi and the statements made by the court that led the court to conclude are called obiter dicta. Based on the nature of the cases, judgements can be civil and criminal judgements. Technology has a positive impact on accessing a judgement. There are plenty of online repositories, legal databases, and the official websites of the courts which provide access to various judgements.
Court: The Supreme Court of India Case no.: Criminal Appeal No. 1497 of 2022 Case Title: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel VS Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr Date of decision: 11, October 2022 Bench: Division bench (Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli) In this article, we are going to deal with the case analysis of the important … Read more
In case of a cognizable and non-bailable case, the Police have the power to arrest any accused without a warrant. However, it came to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s notice that this power is blatantly misused by the Police and the rights of the accused are ignored. Though this case in hand pertains to Section 498A … Read more