In a landmark ruling on November 28, the Supreme Court emphasized the pivotal role of High Courts in safeguarding individuals from vexatious and undeserved criminal prosecutions. The decision overturned a judgment by the Allahabad High Court that had denied the discharge of accused individuals in a criminal case. Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, comprising …
In a groundbreaking verdict delivered today, the Supreme Court has definitively ruled that an offense of criminal conspiracy, as outlined in Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, will only be considered a scheduled offense under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) if the alleged conspiracy is aimed at committing an offense explicitly listed …
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 …
The “Kamatchi vs. Lakshmi Narayanan” case is pivotal in Indian legal history, especially in the context of domestic violence. This Supreme Court judgment addresses critical aspects of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, specifically the application of the limitation period. The case is significant as it clarifies legal ambiguities regarding the timing …
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