Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120-B

Supreme Court allows registration of second FIR in corruption case: State of Rajasthan vs. Surendra Singh Rathore (2025) INSC 248 (19 February 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 248 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Can police register a second FIR for the same offense? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving allegations of corruption against a government official in Rajasthan. The […]

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Supreme Court clarifies conditions for bail under Section 437(6) CrPC in economic offences: Subhelal @ Sushil Sahu vs. The State of Chhattisgarh (2025) INSC 242 (18 February 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 18th February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 242 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., R. Mahadevan, J. Can an accused be granted bail if the trial is not concluded within 60 days from the first date of evidence, as per Section 437(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure? The Supreme Court addressed this question

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Supreme Court quashes FIR against Project Manager in Cheating Case: Kim Wansoo vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 8

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Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 8 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Can a person be held liable for a crime if there are no specific allegations against them? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a case involving a project manager accused of cheating. The court

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Supreme Court Dismisses CBI Appeal in Loan Sanction Case: Srinivas D. Sridhar Cleared (2024)

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Supreme Court Dismisses CBI Appeal in Loan Sanction Case: Srinivas D. Sridhar Cleared (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether there was sufficient evidence to frame charges against the respondent for offences related to corruption and cheating in the sanctioning of loan facilities. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Central Bureau of Investigation vs. Srinivas D. Sridhar Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Property Dispute: Sardar Ravi Inder Singh vs. State of Jharkhand (2024)

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Property Dispute: Sardar Ravi Inder Singh vs. State of Jharkhand (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether criminal proceedings can be quashed when a related civil dispute has been settled and the complainant has relinquished all claims. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sardar Ravi Inder Singh & Anr. vs. State of Jharkhand

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Interim Bail Granted: Supreme Court Allows Arvind Kejriwal’s Release Amidst Election Season

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Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Arvind Kejriwal in Money Laundering Case LEGAL ISSUE: Grant of interim bail in a money laundering case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement [Judgment Date]: 10 May 2024 Date of the Judgment: 10 May 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 400 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, J., Dipankar

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bank Fraud Case: Vijayaraman vs. State (2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bank Fraud Case: Vijayaraman vs. State (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in upholding the conviction of the petitioners for offences under Section 120-B read with Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, based on allegations of fraudulent

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Supreme Court revives cheating charges in marriage fraud case: Aniruddha Khanwalkar vs. Sharmila Das (2024)

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Supreme Court revives cheating charges in marriage fraud case: Aniruddha Khanwalkar vs. Sharmila Das (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person can be charged with cheating under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for misrepresenting their marital status during marriage negotiations. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Aniruddha Khanwalkar vs. Sharmila Das & Others Judgment

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Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in blackmail case: Sabita Paul vs. State of West Bengal (2024) INSC 245 (22 March 2024)

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Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in blackmail case: Sabita Paul vs. State of West Bengal (2024) INSC 245 (22 March 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail can be granted to a secondary accused when the primary accused has already been granted bail, and the secondary accused’s actions are inextricably linked to those of the primary

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Citing Lack of Evidence: Raghunatha vs. State of Karnataka (21 March 2024)

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Citing Lack of Evidence: Raghunatha vs. State of Karnataka (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution established a chain of circumstantial evidence to prove the guilt of the accused in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Raghunatha and Another vs. The State of Karnataka. Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court clarifies essential elements of Police Report under Section 173 of CrPC in Dablu Kujur vs. State of Jharkhand (2024) INSC 197 (12 March 2024)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Police Reports under Section 173 CrPC in Criminal Cases LEGAL ISSUE: What are the mandatory requirements for a police report under Section 173(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Dablu Kujur vs. The State of Jharkhand [Judgment Date]: 12 March 2024 Introduction Date

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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail for Police Officer in FIR Tampering Case: State of Jharkhand vs. Sandeep Kumar (2024) INSC 179 (6 March 2024)

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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail for Police Officer in FIR Tampering Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a police officer accused of tampering with an FIR should be granted anticipatory bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: State of Jharkhand vs. Sandeep Kumar. Judgment Date: 6 March 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 6 March 2024. Citation: 2024

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