Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Wildlife Contraband Case Involving 23 Kg of Tiger Bones and 5 Skulls; Reduces Sentence to 3 Years: “Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt Still Holds the Field” — Poaching Not Proven, Fine Directed to Animal Welfare Board
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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Wildlife Contraband Case Involving 23 Kg of Tiger Bones and 5 Skulls; Reduces Sentence to 3 Years: “Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt Still Holds the Field” — Poaching Not Proven, Fine Directed to Animal Welfare Board

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeals, affirming the conviction of the appellants under Sections 49-B and 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, while reducing their…
May 21, 2025
Supreme Court Holds Probation of Offenders Act and Sentence Reduction Under Food Safety and Standards Act Not Applicable to Convictions Under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act Between 1976–2006 — Converts Jail Term to Fine on Grounds of Judicial Comity Despite Legislative Bar
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Supreme Court Holds Probation of Offenders Act and Sentence Reduction Under Food Safety and Standards Act Not Applicable to Convictions Under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act Between 1976–2006 — Converts Jail Term to Fine on Grounds of Judicial Comity Despite Legislative Bar

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenges raised by two sets of appellants seeking the benefit of probation and reduced sentencing under the Food Safety and Standards Act,…
May 21, 2025
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Direction Requiring Insurer to Provide Prosthetic Limbs, Wheelchair, Travel Costs and Ongoing Assistance to Accident Victim: “Future Wellbeing Can Only Be Compensated in Monetary Terms” — Enhances Award by ₹12 Lakhs
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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Direction Requiring Insurer to Provide Prosthetic Limbs, Wheelchair, Travel Costs and Ongoing Assistance to Accident Victim: “Future Wellbeing Can Only Be Compensated in Monetary Terms” — Enhances Award by ₹12 Lakhs

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the insurance company, setting aside the High Court’s direction requiring it to provide prosthetic limbs, a motorized wheelchair, travel costs,…
May 21, 2025
Supreme Court Upholds Declaration of Land Grabbing Under A.P. Act: “Mens Rea Not Required—Burden Shifts Once Prima Facie Ownership Is Established” — Registered Sale Deed No Defence When Occupied Land Lies Outside Purchased Survey Number
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Supreme Court Upholds Declaration of Land Grabbing Under A.P. Act: “Mens Rea Not Required—Burden Shifts Once Prima Facie Ownership Is Established” — Registered Sale Deed No Defence When Occupied Land Lies Outside Purchased Survey Number

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the findings of the Special Court under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, which had declared the appellant a…
May 20, 2025