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![Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Evidence Law [July To September]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2026/11/07/500x300_710402-supreme-court-quarterly-digest-2026-evidence-law.webp "Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Evidence Law [July To September]")
Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Evidence Law [July To September]
Evidence Law - Supreme Court Quarterly Digest July - September 2026 Evidence Act, 1872 — Section 114A — Presumption as to Absence of Consent — Scope and Applicability - The statutory presumption under Section 114A of the Evidence Act does not apply mechanically merely because the prosecutrix denied consent - The denial of consent must be assessed in the overall matrix...
Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe Into Illegal Gravel Mining In Rajasthan's Luni, Jojari And Bandi Rivers, Bars New Industries Near River Ecosystem
The Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) within three days to investigate organised illegal bajri (gravel) mining in the Luni, Jojari and Bandi rivers and their tributaries, including the involvement of public officials in facilitating such activities. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, in an...
Commercial Crop Cultivation Cannot Be Recognized As Forest Right To Justify Presence In Forest Area : Supreme Court
The Court appointed a committee led by ex-CJI BR Gavai to examine the Forest Rights Act claims in Megamalai region in Tamil Nadu.
National Book Trust Qualifies As 'State' Due To Deep And Pervasive Government Control : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the National Book Trust (NBT) is an 'authority' within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution and, therefore, qualifies as 'State' for the purpose of enforcing fundamental rights. The Court observed that the Government exercises deep and pervasive control over the Trust, including its constitution, governing composition, executive functioning and...
Supreme Court Expresses Pain Over Death Of Girl Due To School Pillar Collapse, Quashes Criminal Case Against Officer-Bearers
The Supreme Court on Monday (November 02) quashed criminal proceedings against the President and Superintendent of an Ashram School in Maharashtra, who were charged over the death of a 12-year old student after a pillar under construction on the school premises collapsed on her.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manmohan quashed the proceedings, allowing the appeal against the...
Magistrate May Refuse Remand Of Accused If Detention Exceeded Reasonable Period Within 24-Hour Timeframe : Supreme Court
The detaining authority should ensure that detention should not extend beyond the reasonable period within the 24-hour period.
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 5, 2026
Links to the reports of November 5 :24-Hour Period For Production Before Magistrate Runs From Time Of Detention & Not From Formal Arrest : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Expresses Reservations Over Judgment Holding Right To Speedy Trial Cannot Override Stringent NDPS Bail ConditionsIn Freedom Fighters' Pension Claims, Authorities Must Take Practical Approach; Don't Insist On Strict Proof...
For Conviction Under S.304A IPC, Death Must Be Direct Result Of Rash & Negligent Act : Supreme Court
The Court quashed proceedings against school management over the death of a child due to the collapse of a school pillar.
When Co-Accused Charged Under S.302 & S.34 IPC Are Acquitted, One Accused Can't Be Convicted Without Independent S.302 Charge : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that when all accused are charged with murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on the allegation of having acted in furtherance of their common intention, one accused cannot be convicted individually under Section 302 IPC if the others are acquitted, unless an independent charge under Section 302 IPC simpliciter was framed...
