(41) DEVI SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN[RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT] 11-09-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 302, 304 Part II, 109, 120-B — Appeal against conviction for murder — Alteration of conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder — Absence of premeditation, motive, and undue advantage — Assault occurring on spur of the moment — Factors considered: nature of weapon, vital part of body, force employed, sudden quarrel, pre-meditation, prior enmity, provocation, heat of passion,
India Law Library Docid # 2432697
(44) AKHTAR ALI @ ALI AKHTAR @ SHAMIM @ RAJA USTAD Vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 10-09-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 376A, 363, 201; POCSO Act, 2012 — Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 — Information Technology Act, 2000 — Section 66C — Conviction for offences including murder and sexual assault — Case based on circumstantial evidence — Failure to establish motive, flaws in "last seen" theory, and doubts in scientific/DNA evidence — Accused acquitted.
India Law Library Docid # 2432553