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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in SC/ST Act and IPC Case, Upholding Protection for Public Servant Under Section 197 CrPC. The Court held that a clerk involved in land allotment paperwork was entitled to protection under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as his actions had a reasonable connection to official duties, similar to other officials in the same transaction who had been granted protection.

23 Jul 2021

The dispute originated from FIR No.80 dated 23.02.2011 registered under Sections 420/467/468/471/120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and Section...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Public Servant in Water Pollution Case, Upholding Remand for Merits Consideration. Protection under Section 197 CrPC Held Unavailable Due to Deeming Provisions in Sections 47 and 48 of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Which Override General Criminal Procedure Under Section 60.

13 Jul 2021

The Supreme Court considered a criminal appeal arising from prosecution under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The appellant...

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Supreme Court Upholds 2020 Tribunal Rules with Modifications to Ensure Judicial Independence. Court directs changes to Search-cum-Selection Committee composition and member qualifications to align with constitutional principles.

27 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court of India was called upon to decide the constitutional validity of the Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualificat...

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Supreme Court Upholds FIRs for Illegal Mining Despite Compounding Under MMDR Act — IPC Offences Are Distinct and Not Barred by Section 22 of MMDR Act. The court held that compounding under the MMDR Act does not bar prosecution under the IPC for theft and criminal misappropriation, as the offences are separate and distinct.

1 Sep 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by private appellants and the State of Madhya Pradesh against the High Court's refusal to quash FIRs for illegal m...

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Supreme Court Quashes Cognizance Order Against Police Officer in Private Complaint for Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC and Section 170 Karnataka Police Act. The Court held that cognizance without sanction is void ab initio and the High Court should have quashed proceedings instead of remanding for discharge.

27 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court considered an appeal against the Karnataka High Court's order that declined to quash a Magistrate's order taking cognizance of a pri...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals by Private Company and Directors in Coal Scam Case, Upholds CBI Investigation. Post-Facto Consent Under Section 6 of DSPE Act Valid for Public Servants Not Named in FIR, Private Individuals Lack Locus to Challenge Investigation.

1 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the Allahabad High Court's order upholding CBI investigation in a coal scam case. The case arose from ...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Quashing of FIRs in Non-Compoundable Offences Based on Compromise. The Court held that Section 482 CrPC cannot be used to quash serious offences like attempt to murder and robbery merely on compromise, as it affects public interest and societal order.

20 Feb 2019

The Supreme Court of India heard two appeals by the State of Madhya Pradesh against separate High Court orders quashing criminal proceedings on the ba...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Accused in Murder Case Based on Consistent Eyewitness Testimony and Dying Declaration — Related Witnesses Are Not Automatically Interested Witnesses; Their Evidence Must Be Assessed for Reliability and Consistency.

19 Feb 2019

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Laltu Ghosh, convicted for the murder of Keshab Ghosh, and upheld the judgment of the Calcutta High Co...

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Supreme Court Directs Timely Filling of Vacancies in Information Commissions to Ensure Effective Implementation of Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court held that the right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) and that vacancies in Information Commissions must be filled promptly to prevent backlogs and ensure transparency.

15 Feb 2019

This Public Interest Litigation was filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India seeking effective implementation of the Right to Information A...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Quashing of Cognizance Under Section 193 IPC — Private Complaint for False Evidence in Judicial Proceeding Barred Under Section 195 CrPC. The Court held that only the court where the alleged false evidence was given can file a complaint, not a private individual.

4 Feb 2019

The appeal arose from a private complaint filed by the appellant, Narendra Kumar Srivastava, against respondent nos. 2 to 4, officials of Doordarshan ...

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