Date of the Judgment: March 31, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 287 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. (authored the judgment) Can a criminal case, specifically one involving serious charges like rape, be quashed if it appears to be a retaliatory measure in a financial dispute? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question […]
Can officials of a private bank be considered “public servants” under the Prevention of Corruption Act? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving alleged corruption at Global Trust Bank. This judgment clarifies the scope of “public servant” definition, particularly in the context of banking regulations. The bench comprised Justices
Was a four-day delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) fatal to the prosecution’s case? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in an appeal concerning an assault that occurred in 1986. The Court upheld the acquittal of the accused, emphasizing the lack of satisfactory explanation for the delay in registering the FIR.
