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Apr 183 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies: Conspiracy & Scheduled Offence under Section 120B IPC in the Context of the PMLA
SC rules on PMLA, stating no proceeds of crime without a scheduled offence, safeguarding against misuse.
Mar 253 min read
Cheating Requires Inducement, Merely Receiving Money from the Victim Insufficient: SC Quashes Criminal Proceedings
Introduction In a significant judgment that clarifies the legal boundaries of criminal liability in cases of alleged cheating, the...
Sep 25, 20235 min read
Beyond Confessions: A Legal Deconstruction of the Supreme Court’s Verdict on Circumstantial Evidence
Introduction On 21.09.2023, the Hon’ble Supreme Court ( ‘SC’ ) delivered a landmark verdict in the case of Rajesh & Anr. v. State of...
Aug 25, 20236 min read
Attempt and Abetment of Suicide: Impact of Mental Healthcare Act
In the realm of mental health legislation, the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 stands as a pivotal milestone, aiming to reshape the...
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Bail Granted in GST Fraud Case: P&H High Court Balances between Justice and Pretrial Detention
Introduction A recent decision by the Punjab & Haryana High Court ( ‘Court’ ) in the matter of Jitender Bhalla alias Vicky v. State of...
Aug 3, 20233 min read
[Delhi HC] Seriousness of Allegations cannot be Justification for Pre-Trial Incarceration.
The Delhi High Court recently rendered a pivotal judgment in the case of Suman Chadha v. Serious Fraud Investigation [i] , which has...
Jul 14, 20239 min read
Zero FIRs: Explained
The First Information Report (FIR) is the initial information recorded by a police officer about an alleged cognizable offence. Section...
May 23, 20233 min read
Allahabad HC: No vicarious liability of directors under IPC
No vicarious liability of directors under IPC; Court directs the accused to file discharge application before the Trial Court The Lucknow...