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07Jan 2025

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Supreme Court Empowers Trial Courts to Summon Accused

Why in the news? The Supreme Court reaffirmed trial courts’ authority to summon individuals as accused under Section 319 of CrPC, even after police closure reports, highlighting courts’ independence in assessing evidence during criminal trials. Supreme Court Ruling Highlights: The Supreme Court ruled that a clean chit or closure report filed by the police does …

16Oct 2024

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Bone Ossification Test in Criminal Age Determination Cases

Why in the news? A Mumbai court used the bone ossification test to determine the age of an accused in a murder case after conflicting evidence about his age surfaced. Overview of Bone Ossification Test: Ossification is the natural process of bone formation, continuing from foetal development to late adolescence. X-rays of specific bones (e.g., …

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Bone Ossification Test in Criminal Age Determination Cases