Criminal Trial

Cancellation of bail when accused tempering with witness

Seeking the cancellation of bail is possible when an accused person tampers with witnesses or influences a trial. This guide explains legal grounds for such actions, focusing on mandatory procedures under Section 15-A of the SC/ST Act and post-bail threats. Learn how victims can approach higher courts to ensure a fair trial and protect their rights.

Produce Pendrive as Evidence: Legal Process Explained

Legal experts clarify that digital evidence, such as a pen drive, can be produced even at an advanced stage of a criminal trial under Section 294 of the CrPC. If a trial court rejects such material evidence based on timing, the defendant may challenge the order in the High Court to ensure a fair trial and just adjudication.

Criminal and civil proceedings can proceed simultaneously in cheating cases

This article discusses the legal principle that criminal prosecution and civil proceedings may continue simultaneously in cases involving allegations of cheating, fraud, or breach of trust. It examines the distinction between civil liability and criminal culpability, and explains that the existence of a civil dispute does not automatically bar criminal proceedings where the ingredients of a criminal offence are prima facie made out.

Delay in trial despite order of the high court

Delay in trial despite order of the high court. I have been facing a criminal trial since 2012. A criminal case was lodged against me in February 2012 under sections 408, 420, 463, 477, 120B read with 34 of the IPC, which is pending in the trial court. The trial court...

Lapses in the investigation under SC/ST Act

Lapses in the investigation under SC/ST Act. In a case under the SC/ST Act, a sub-inspector conducted the investigation, while the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) merely signed the chargesheet without visiting the scene of the crime, conducting physical...