Quashing of FIR – Protection under Official Duty – Absence of Mens Rea
2 Jan 2025Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Section 482 – Quashing of FIR – High Court refused to quash the FIR despite lack of prima facie evidence agai...
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Supreme Court
No Vicarious Liability of Company Directors in Environmental Violation.
2 Jan 2025Quashing of Criminal Proceedings – No Vicarious Liability Without Statutory Provision – The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings initiated a...
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High Court
High Court Quashes Sessions Court Order Allowing Additional Evidence Post-Trial Commencement – Upholds Accused’s Right to Fair Trial. Court Reiterates Public Prosecutor’s Non-Partisan Role and Limits on Producing Evidence Post-Charge Framing
20 Dec 2024Public Prosecutor’s Role – The Public Prosecutor cannot assume the role of an Investigating Officer or produce evidence beyond what is filed with...
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High Court
Revisional Jurisdiction and Compounding Offences Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Bombay High Court defines the scope of revisional powers and compounding provisions in cheque dishonor cases.
20 Dec 2024Legal Issue 1: Whether the High Court in its revisional jurisdiction under Section 397 of the Cr.P.C. can accept consent terms and allow compounding o...
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High Court
A Reference on the Scope of Default Bail under Section 167(2) CrPC" "Examining the interplay between the right to default bail and procedural safeguards for personal liberty under Article 21."
19 Dec 2024The Bombay High Court resolves conflicting views on whether the right to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC applies to an accused arrested post-fi...
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by Appellant Seeking Interference with Favorable High Court Order. The Apex Court declines to interfere with an order restoring a Section 125 CrPC petition, citing no grounds for interference and directing adherence to due process in the Family Court.
17 Dec 2024Acts and Sections Discussed: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973: Section 125: Maintenance to wife. Section 482: Inherent powers of the High...
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Supreme Court
“Supreme Court Protects Judicial Independence, Expunges Remarks Against Rajasthan Judge” Tagline: Mandatory Bail Application Formats Cannot Curtail Judicial Discretion.
17 Dec 2024The Supreme Court expunged adverse remarks and directions issued against a District and Sessions Judge for allegedly not adhering to procedural direct...
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High Court
"Conviction Modified: Appellant’s Acquittal & Sentencing Reduced for Assault on Public Servant" "Minor offence distinction under IPC 353 and 186 clarified, leading to partial acquittal and reduction of sentence."
14 Dec 20241. Background of the Case Complainant Sagar Patil, Block Development Officer, relieved Appellant/Punam Aundhakar (Accus...
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Supreme Court
Justice Affirmed, Fair Process Upheld. A Supreme Court ruling quashes prejudiced proceedings against a senior police officer, reinforcing principles of natural justice.
13 Dec 2024I. Introduction (Para 1) The appeal challenges the High Court's order dated October 14, 2010, which upheld the Special Judge's decision to proce...
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Supreme Court
"Supreme Court Examines the Necessity of Sanction under Section 197 CrPC in Alleged Conspiracy Cases" "Balancing Official Duty and Accountability: Public Servants and Legal Immunity in Criminal Prosecutions"
13 Dec 2024The Supreme Court ruled on the necessity of prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC for prosecuting public servants accused of conspiring to crea...
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