In a landmark decision on November 28, the Supreme Court emphasized the pivotal role of High Courts in shielding individuals from baseless and unwarranted criminal prosecutions. The court, led by Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, overturned a ruling by the Allahabad High Court that had refused to exonerate the accused in a criminal case. …
In a recent deliberation on November 29, 2023, the Supreme Court meticulously unfolded the intricate principles governing the admissibility of secondary evidence under the archaic Indian Evidence Act of 1872. The legal edifice, articulated by the esteemed bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol, articulated the bedrock principles through a comprehensive reference …
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In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court has clarified a crucial aspect of cases involving offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court asserted that an individual accused of a PMLA offense, particularly under Section 3, need not be explicitly accused in the scheduled offense related to the case. This clarification …
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that being accused under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) does not necessarily require a parallel accusation in the scheduled offense. The judgment underscores that individuals, unrelated to the scheduled offense but actively involved in concealing the proceeds of crime, can face …
In an unexpected turn of events, the Supreme Court has expressed bewilderment over the Patna High Court’s decision to reserve judgment on an anticipatory bail plea for an entire year. The single-judge bench of the High Court initially heard the bail application on 07.04.2022 but only released the decision on 04.04.2023. The delay was attributed …
In a landmark verdict handed down on Thursday, the Supreme Court annulled the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as Vice Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala. The court cited the “unwarranted intervention of the State Government,” asserting that the Kerala Governor, acting as Chancellor, had effectively relinquished statutory powers in the re-appointment process. The decision …
In a recent judicial turnabout, the Supreme Court has cast doubt on the long-standing precedent set by the Minakshi Bala v Sudhir Kumar case (1994) 4 SCC 142. This landmark decision had hitherto constrained the latitude of High Courts in adjudicating discharge applications in criminal cases. A bench led by Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin …
In a groundbreaking decision on Monday, the Supreme Court overturned the Uttarakhand High Court’s verdict, declaring that the 18-month Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is not equivalent to a 2-year regular diploma. The bench, led by Justices BR …
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court has underscored that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) must issue a detailed and reasoned order when rejecting a resolution plan under Section 31(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The court’s ruling highlights the imperative for courts and tribunals to articulate cogent reasons for their …
In a momentous turn of events, the Supreme Court, on December 1, expressed reservations about its 2018 decision in the case of Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency P. Ltd. Director v. Central Bureau of Investigation. This landmark ruling stated that interim stay orders issued by High Courts and other courts in civil and criminal cases …
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