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[Supreme Court] No Privilege of Anticipatory Bail for Accused Persons Who Deliberately Dodged Court Summons
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s grant of anticipatory bail to accused persons declared proclaimed offenders for evading summons in a major economic fraud. Reaffirming that anticipatory bail is a discretionary relief, the Court held that wilful evasion of judicial process disentitles accused persons from seeking such protection, especially in grave financial crimes involving public interest.
Apr 215 min read
Sanction for Prosecution: Did the Supreme Court Overlook Deemed Sanction Under BNSS?
Did the Supreme Court overlook BNSS’s deemed sanction provision? This analysis dissects the ruling's impact on public servant prosecutions.
Mar 45 min read
Orissa HC Upholds Assessee’s Right to Compounding for TDS Default under Section 276B of the Income-tax Act,1961
Orissa HC rules that assessees facing TDS prosecution under s. 276B can seek compounding under s. 320 CrPC per CBDT Circular guidelines.
Jan 253 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Maintenance Rights Over Marital Obligation
The SC clarifies that a wife’s right to maintenance under s. 125 of the CrPC is not negated by a restitution decree in the husband's favour.
Jan 244 min read
Supreme Court: Economic Offences Cannot Be Quashed Even if a Settlement Exists Between the Parties
The SC reaffirms that economic offences cannot be quashed merely due to settlements, prioritising public accountability over compromise.
Jan 163 min read
Supreme Court on Section 195 of the CrPC: Applicability Limited to Judicial Courts, Not Tribunals
The Supreme Court clarified that private complaints for false declarations in quasi-judicial forums aren't barred by section 195 of the CrPC
Dec 28, 20243 min read
Interpreting Custodial Limits: Karnataka High Court Clarifies Section 187 of the BNSS as Against Section 167 of the CrPC
The Karnataka High Court examines custodial limits under BNSS, balancing investigation needs with constitutional liberty safeguards.
Dec 23, 20244 min read
[Punjab & Haryana HC] Special Courts, PMLA Must Exercise Judicial Independence, Not Act as Extensions of the Enforcement Directorate
The High Court ruled that PMLA courts must act independently and cannot permit ED custody without sound legal justification.
Dec 16, 20243 min read