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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
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
A Shift in Judicial Approach: Understanding Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023
Chhattisgarh High Court broadens anticipatory bail criteria, enhancing judicial discretion and prioritising personal liberty.
Oct 1, 20243 min read
PMLA v. CrPC: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ED's Summons Under PMLA Over CrPC Safeguards
SC affirms ED's powers under PMLA exceed CrPC limits, ensuring robust scrutiny without regional or gender constraints.
Sep 20, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Strikes a Balance Between Liberty & Law: Upholds Arrest Legality but Grants Bail
The Supreme Court reevaluates arrest norms and grants bail, affirming constitutional rights amid legal complexities.
Sep 20, 20246 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Anticipatory Bail Rights for Accused in Custody in Another Case
The SC affirms the right to seek anticipatory bail, even if in custody for a different case, reinforcing the protection of personal liberty.
Sep 14, 20243 min read
Maintenance Provisions Not Meant to Create an Army of Idlers: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms
The MP High Court rules that maintenance provisions are meant for support, not for enabling capable spouses to avoid self-reliance.
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Madras High Court Clarifies the Validity of Formal Arrests in Judicial Custody
Madras HC examines PMLA v. CrPC conflicts, affirming procedural norms for arrests without physical custody.
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Delhi High Court Balances Between the Right to Travel & National Economic Interests: A Judicial Pattern in the Making?
The Delhi HC balances personal liberty with national economic interests, upholding travel restrictions amid ongoing financial investigations
Aug 23, 20244 min read
Requirement of Bail in Cognizable Offences and Non-bailable Offences After Investigation
AHC rules: Accused in serious crimes must seek bail, not bond under s. 88 CrPC. Explore implications in this essay.
Apr 17, 20247 min read
Inherent Powers in Check: Supreme Court’s Stance on Stay of Investigation & Coercive Steps
Introduction In this significant decision given in the case of Directorate of Enforcement v. Niraj Tyagi & Ors. [i] , the Hon’ble...
Feb 26, 20244 min read
Preserving Judicial Integrity: Limits on Second Petitions under s. 482 of CrPC
Introduction The case Bhisham Lal Verma v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. [i] revolves around the maintainability of a second petition...
Nov 3, 20233 min read
SC Protects Right to Privacy and Sets 12 Principles for S. 313 CrPC
Introduction In this landmark decision, Indrakunwar v. State of Chhattisgarh [i] , the Supreme Court ( ‘SC’ ) allowed a criminal appeal...
Oct 31, 20235 min read