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Can injuries on non-vital body parts negate an attempt-to-murder charge under Section 307 IPC?
Abhishek vs State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the Section 307 IPC charge, holding that injuries on non-vital body parts do not negate an attempt-to-murder charge if the requisite intention is evident.
Can an accused be convicted when the circumstantial evidence chain is incomplete?
Santosh Gurung vs State of Sikkim
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape and murder charges because the chain of circumstantial evidence was broken and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Can courts order fresh de novo investigation after acquittal if prior investigations were biased?
Kusumavati Gowda vs The Government of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's refusal and ordered a de novo investigation by a fresh SIT into the 2012 rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl after three prior investigations were found to be tainted and inadequate.
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