Saturday, 8 November 2025

Video of the Supreme Court judgment explaining the distinction between Unlawful Assembly and Innocent Bystanders


 This video is produced and presented for educational and informational purposes only. The content is based on the Supreme Court of India judgment,

  IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Criminal Appeal No. 1187 of 2014

Decided On: 07.10.2025

Zainul Vs. The State of Bihar

Author: J.B. Pardiwala, J.

 Citation: 2025 INSC 1192, MANU/SC/1387/2025.

Read full judgment here: Click here.

Section 149 criminal liability is not automatic for mere presence; it requires proof of shared intent and participation. This ruling refines the law around vicarious liability in mob violence, guiding courts, advocates, and law enforcement for fairer trials and justice.

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