Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction for anticipatory bail in cross-state cases: Priya Indoria vs. State of Karnataka (2023) INSC 1008 (20 November 2023)

/ Bail Provisions, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 177, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 438, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Fundamental Rights

Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Anticipatory Bail in Cross-State Cases LEGAL ISSUE: The legal issue addressed is whether a High Court or Court of Session can grant anticipatory bail for an offense registered outside its territorial jurisdiction. CASE TYPE: This case falls under Criminal Law, specifically dealing with anticipatory bail. Case Name: Priya Indoria vs. […]

Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction for anticipatory bail in cross-state cases: Priya Indoria vs. State of Karnataka (2023) INSC 1008 (20 November 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Denies Bail in Money Laundering Case: Tarun Kumar vs. Directorate of Enforcement (20 November 2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 439, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 24, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 3, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 45

Supreme Court Denies Bail in Money Laundering Case: Tarun Kumar vs. Directorate of Enforcement (2023) Date of the Judgment: 20 November 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 1006 Judges: Aniruddha Bose, J., Bela M. Trivedi, J. Can an individual accused of money laundering secure bail if they were not initially named in the FIR or early complaints?

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Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Trial of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs (2023) INSC 991

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 321, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 227, Constitutional Law with Article 32, Criminal Procedure, Disqualification of Elected Representatives, Fundamental Rights, Representation of the People Act, 1951, Representation of the People Act, 1951 with Section 8

Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Trial of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs (2023) INSC 991 LEGAL ISSUE: Monitoring and expediting criminal trials against sitting and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Criminal) Case Name: Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs. Union of India & Anr. [Judgment Date]:

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Dowry Death Case: Sanjay Babu Lal vs. State of Haryana (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 313, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A, Offences Against Women

Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Dowry Death Case: Sanjay Babu Lal vs. State of Haryana (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Reduction of sentence in dowry death cases considering mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sanjay Babu Lal vs. State of Haryana Judgment Date: November 8, 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: November 8, 2023 Citation:

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Supreme Court Quashes Cognizance Order Based on Protest Petition: Ramakant Singh vs. State of Jharkhand (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 190, Cognizance of Offenses, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Offences Against Human Body, Protest Petition

Supreme Court Quashes Cognizance Order Based on Protest Petition: Ramakant Singh vs. State of Jharkhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Magistrate can take cognizance against accused persons based on a protest petition against an earlier order of cognizance against other accused persons. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ramakant Singh & Ors. vs. The State of

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Supreme Court Restores Family Court’s Maintenance Order for Minor Daughter: Aditi vs. Jitesh (2023) INSC 981

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 125, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 136, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 with Section 24

Supreme Court Restores Family Court’s Maintenance Order for Minor Daughter: Aditi vs. Jitesh (2023) INSC 981 LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of maintenance for a minor child in divorce proceedings. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Maintenance) Case Name: Aditi Alias Mithi vs. Jitesh Sharma Judgment Date: 6 November 2023 Date of the Judgment: 6 November 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC

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Supreme Court Restricts Second Petitions Under Section 482 CrPC: Bhisham Lal Verma vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 362, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 482, Inherent Powers of High Court, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 19, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court Restricts Second Petitions Under Section 482 CrPC: Bhisham Lal Verma vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Maintainability of a second petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) on grounds available during the first petition. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Bhisham Lal Verma vs. State of Uttar

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Supreme Court Restores Bail After High Court Cancellation Due to Advocate Adjournment: Purushothaman vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2023) INSC 970

/ Bail, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 389

Supreme Court Restores Bail After High Court Cancellation Due to Advocate Adjournment: Purushothaman vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2023) INSC 970 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can cancel bail granted to an accused solely on the ground that their advocate sought an adjournment, without providing the accused an opportunity to be heard. CASE TYPE:

Supreme Court Restores Bail After High Court Cancellation Due to Advocate Adjournment: Purushothaman vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2023) INSC 970 Read Post »

Supreme Court converts murder conviction to culpable homicide in a case of sudden fight: Birbal Nath vs. State of Rajasthan (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 161, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 162, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 145, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 155, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 300, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Offences Against Human Body

Supreme Court Converts Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Birbal Nath vs. State of Rajasthan (2023) Date of the Judgment: October 30, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 957 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. (authored the judgment) Can discrepancies in a witness’s statement completely discredit their testimony, especially when the witness is injured and

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Murder Case Due to Witness Intimidation: Munilakshmi vs. Narendra Babu (20 October 2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 311, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Offences Against Human Body

Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Murder Case Due to Witness Intimidation: Munilakshmi vs. Narendra Babu (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail granted to an accused can be cancelled due to witness intimidation and potential misuse of bail conditions. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Munilakshmi vs. Narendra Babu & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 20 October 2023 Date

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Supreme Court Orders Retrial in Child Rape and Murder Case Due to Hasty Trial: Naveen @ Ajay vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023)

/ Aggravated Sexual Assault, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 293, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 294, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 313, Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 201, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Offences Against Human Body, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 with Section 6, Right to a Fair Trial

Supreme Court Orders Retrial in Child Rape and Murder Case Due to Hasty Trial: Naveen @ Ajay vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial conducted with undue haste, denying the accused a fair opportunity to defend themselves, is valid under the law. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Naveen @ Ajay

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Supreme Court overturns Trial Court’s Order under Section 319 CrPC: Aarif & Ors. vs. State of Rajasthan (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 319, Criminal Law, Criminal Law with Prima Facie Case, Criminal Procedure, Offences Against Human Body

Supreme Court overturns Trial Court’s Order under Section 319 CrPC: Aarif & Ors. vs. State of Rajasthan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Trial Court was correct in summoning the appellants under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Aarif & Ors. vs. The State of Rajasthan

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