FIRST LAW

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 -  Section 482 - The Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Section 376 - Rape - Quashing of Complaint -  Whether the prosecution against the petitioner for committing an offence punishable under Section 376 I.P.C can be quashed on the ground that the parties have compromised and settled the matter and that the petitioner has married the victim of the offence.

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 - Presiding Sessions Judges are advised to be cautious while mentioning their designation in judgments.

Penal Code, 1860 - Ss. 376(2)(f), 377 & 302 - Rape & Murder - Sentenced to death - Reform, rehabilitation and re-integration into society -  Prior history of the convict or criminal antecedents -  It would be more appropriate looking to the crimes committed by the appellant and the material on record including his overall personality and subsequent events, to commute the sentence of death awarded to the appellant but direct that he should not be released from custody for the rest of his normal life.

Ranbir Penal Code - Sections 363/376 - the story of rape projected by victim does not inspire confidence of court -  there is no strict proof that accused have committed the criminal act as alleged by prosecution.

Evidence Law -  Question of Identification by Voice -  Identification from the voice of the accused may be possible if there is evidence to show that the witness was sufficiently acquainted with the accused in order to recognize him or her by voice.

Criminal Procedure Code 1973 -  S. 439 -  Penal Code, 1860 -  Ss. 376, 342, 493, 506 & 354 (C) - B ail once granted should not be cancelled unless a cogent case, based on a supervening event has been made out.

Rape committed on a girl child -  Eight months’ old female child has been sexually assaulted -  directed AIIMS to send two doctors to visit the child in the hospital and assess if the she can be shifted to premier medical facility.