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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High Court
Bombay High Court Dismisses Royal Traders' Plea for Waiver in SARFAESI Act Appeal. The court reinforces the necessity of pre-deposit compliance under Section 18(1) of the SARFAESI Act and dismisses petitions seeking waiver.
19 Dec 2024The judgment clarifies the scope of Section 18(1) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, particularly the conditions for pre-deposit waivers by borrowers appealin...
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High Court
"High Court Upholds State Authority to Suspend Officers for Alleged Misconduct Despite Subsequent Policy Waivers" "Administrative accountability prevails over retrospective policy relaxations."
19 Dec 2024The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal's decision to reinstate a Tahsildar, suspended for alleged inaction against illegal mining, was quashed. The H...
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Supreme Court
Quashing of FIR in Matrimonial Dispute: Apex Court Upholds Justice. A safeguard against misuse of Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act.
10 Dec 2024Key Acts and Sections Discussed: Section 498A of IPC: Cruelty by husband or relatives of the husband. Sections 3 & 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act,...
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Supreme Court
"Supreme Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges: Consensual Relationship Misconstrued" "When consensual relationships fail, they cannot be construed as criminal unless statutory offenses are clearly made out."
20 Nov 20241. Background of the Case (Paras 2–5) Acts and Sections Involved: Indian Penal Code (IPC): Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 Code of Criminal Proc...
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High Court
Dispute Over Copyright and Originality in Competitive Examination Materials" A commercial appeal challenging the rejection of an interim injunction in a copyright infringement case involving educational content for competitive exams.
25 Oct 2024The case revolves around a copyright infringement suit filed by Ranjan Vasudeo Kolambe against Appa Hatnure and another respondent, alleging unauthor...
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Supreme Court
HDFC Bank Cleared of Criminal Charges: FIR Quashed by Supreme Court. Supreme Court rules in favor of HDFC Bank, quashing FIR related to alleged violations of prohibitory orders concerning a bank locker.
22 Oct 2024The Supreme Court set aside a 2022 judgment from the Patna High Court and quashed an FIR filed against HDFC Bank and its officials. The FIR had allege...
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High Court
Judicial scrutiny of discharge under Section 239 Cr.P.C.: Bombay High Court sets aside the discharge of accused trustees for alleged misappropriation of donations.
18 Oct 2024The Bombay High Court addressed the wrongful discharge of accused trustees by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) and the Additional Sessions Judge in...
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Case of Alleged Rape and False Promise of Marriage, Emphasizes Consensual Relationship. Supreme Court reiterates the distinction between consensual relationships and false promises to marry under Section 376 of IPC.
16 Oct 2024The Supreme Court, in this appeal, quashed the FIR filed under Section 376 IPC, citing the consensual nature of the relationship between the complaina...
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Supreme Court
"Supreme Court Remits Matter for Fresh Consideration by High Court in Truck Rent Dispute" "High Court order quashing FIR and criminal proceedings set aside; matter remanded for reconsideration in light of investigation materials."
14 Oct 2024Acts and Sections Discussed: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) Section 156(3): Magistrate’s power to direct investigation. Section 41A:...
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