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Tag: Conviction
SCOTUS Reinstates Etan Patz Conviction Rejecting Lower Court Ruling for New Trial
In a 10-page unsigned opinion the court emphasised federal courts can only grant post-conviction relief if a state court decision was contrary to clearly established federal law.
Conviction Cannot Be Denied for Lack of DNA Test Rules Srinagar Court
A Srinagar court ruled that absence of DNA evidence alone cannot justify acquittal, convicting a railway employee in a rape case pending for 14 years.
India Madhya Pradesh Court Convicts Man for Acid Attack on Wife in Bhopal
A Bhopal sessions court convicted a man for throwing acid on his wife in a domestic dispute sentencing him to ten years rigorous imprisonment.
Supreme Court Upholds Husband’s Murder Conviction Noting Failure to Recognise Matrimonial Distress
While upholding the conviction the court drew attention to systemic failure to acknowledge suffering of married daughters.
Supreme Court Says Mens Rea Must Be Proved for Attempt to Murder Conviction
The bench ruled that the gravity of injury alone cannot sustain a Section 307 IPC conviction without proven intent.
Supreme Court Upholds Husband’s Conviction for Wife’s Murder Citing Domestic Cruelty
The court drew attention to societal failure in recognising distress faced by married daughters in matrimonial homes.