Criminal Procedure Code with Section 195

Supreme Court Quashes Prosecution for Obstructing Public Servant in Rescue Operation: Umashankar Yadav & Anr. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 08, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 653 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Joymalya Bagchi, J. Can good intentions excuse procedural missteps? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving social workers accused of obstructing public officials during a rescue operation. The court ultimately quashed the […]

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Supreme Court overturns perjury prosecution in election case: Prof. Chintamani Malviya vs. High Court of Madhya Pradesh (2018)

April 27, 2018 / Arun Mishra, Criminal Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code with Section 195, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 191, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 193, Judges, Offences Against Public Justice, Uday Umesh Lalit

Supreme Court overturns perjury prosecution in election case: Prof. Chintamani Malviya vs. High Court of Madhya Pradesh (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a perjury prosecution should be initiated for a contradictory statement in a judicial proceeding. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal (Election Law) Case Name: Prof. Chintamani Malviya vs. High Court of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: April

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