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  The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the police for their failure to register a First Information Report (FIR) in the tragic case of a student’s suicide in Kota , Rajasthan. This incident has not only raised alarm about how such sensitive matters are handled by law enforcement but also brought renewed focus to the mental health crisis affecting students under academic pressure. The Tragedy in Kota Kota, often referred to as India’s coaching capital, draws thousands of young students each year. These students, mostly teenagers, come with dreams of cracking national-level exams like NEET and JEE. While the city promises success, it also comes with enormous pressure. Sadly, in this environment, a young student recently ended his life, reportedly overwhelmed by academic stress. The student's parents later approached the local police with a formal complaint, claiming that the coaching institute had placed immense pressure on their child. Despite this, no FIR was filed. I...

  Introduction The Supreme Court has clarified a point that often confuses people in criminal trials — do the police have to find the weapon used in a crime to convict someone? According to the Court, the answer is no. The recovery of the weapon is helpful, but not absolutely necessary. In legal terms, it is not a “ sine qua non ,” or in plain English, not a must-have condition. This judgment is important because it shows that convictions can rest on the strength of the overall evidence, even if certain items, like a knife or a gun, are never found. Background of the Case In this particular case, the accused was tried for a serious criminal offence that led to someone’s death. The prosecution claimed that the accused had used a specific weapon to carry out the crime. However, during the investigation, that weapon could not be recovered. Despite the missing weapon, the trial court went ahead and convicted the accused. The judge relied on other pieces of evidence such as witness stat...