Sanjay Karol
Justice Sanjay Karol is a judge of the Supreme Court of India who played a pivotal role in reversing the acquittal of Chhatra, emphasizing the need for a sensitive understanding of child trauma in judicial proceedings.
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Justice Sanjay Karol is part of the Supreme Court bench addressing the misapplication of the POCSO Act.
What is the Romeo-Juliet clause and why teen relationships are forcing a legal rethink
India· 2026-01-14
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the Supreme Court bench that made a significant ruling regarding long jail terms without trial.
Will this Supreme Court ruling end the menace of long jail terms without trial?India· 2025-12-25
Justice Sanjay Karol noted the need for equality and social justice in the context of divorce laws.
On divorce, Muslim man must return bride parents’ gifts: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-04Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the bench that ruled there was no conclusive evidence of bribery in the case of V M Saudagar.
37-year legal battle: How a Rs 50 bribery charge ruined railway TTE’s career; SC clears name — long after his death | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-31
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of a bench that ruled on the legal implications of live-in relationships.
Racy clips, blackmail and killings: The dark trail behind India’s ‘live-in murders’ | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-10-30
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the bench that acquitted a man on death row for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl.
'No credible evidence': Supreme Court acquits man on death row for girl's rape-murder; police made accused a 'scapegoat' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-09
Justice Sanjay Karol was also part of the bench that addressed the issue of stray dogs.
3-judge Supreme Court bench to hear issue of stray dogs afresh | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the three-judge bench that acquitted a man wrongfully convicted of murder and rape.
Why SC said it’s time to pay those wrongfully jailed for yearsIndia· 2025-07-19
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the bench that acquitted the man of all charges.
Supreme Court comes to rescue of man facing rape charges for 13 years | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-17
Justice Sanjay Karol wrote the judgment highlighting the flaws in the conviction.
Time for a law to compensate persons acquitted after long incarceration: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-15
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the bench that directed the West Bengal government to pay 25% Dearness Allowance to its employees.
SC directs West Bengal government to pay 25% DA to its employees; BJP hails directive | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-16
Justice Sanjay Karol observed that a presumption of valid consent arises in long-term live-in relationships.
Live-ins presume consent if sustained over time: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-08
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the Supreme Court bench that ruled on the gangrape case.
Rape by one of a gang makes others responsible, equally punishable: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05
Justice Sanjay Karol was part of the bench that quashed the conviction of the accused.
'Cops planted evidence': SC acquits death row convict after a decade | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-08
Justice Sanjay Karol wrote the judgment reversing the acquittal of the accused in the rape case.
Child's teary silence can't aid rapist's defence: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-20
