3 verified cases involving Criminal Appeal, newest first.
The Supreme Court of India is examining an appeal against a Chhattisgarh High Court decision that reduced a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder in a 2021 case. The Supreme Court has expressed critical observations regarding the High Court's application of Indian Penal Code provisions in this matter.
Asaram Bapu has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Rajasthan High Court judgment that upheld his life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case. While the High Court upheld the conviction on other charges, it acquitted him of the gang rape charge. The Supreme Court has issued notice on the plea and is currently hearing the appeal.
The Sikkim High Court upheld a 10-year jail term for a man convicted of raping a minor. The court referenced lyrics from a song to emphasize the importance of mental health and support for victims.