Supreme Court Quashes Cheque Bounce Case Against Director: Susela Padmavathy Amma vs. Bharti Airtel (2024) Date of the Judgment: March 15, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 206 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a company director be held liable in a cheque bounce case simply by virtue of their position? The Supreme Court […]
Supreme Court Quashes Abetment to Suicide Charges: Mohit Singhal vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether demanding repayment of a loan and using abusive language constitutes abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Mohit Singhal & Anr. vs. The State of Uttarakhand &
Supreme Court clarifies vicarious liability under Section 141 of NI Act in cheque bounce case: Siby Thomas vs. Somany Ceramics Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Vicarious liability of partners in a partnership firm under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in cases of cheque dishonor. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Cheque Dishonor) Case Name: Siby Thomas
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Bank Fraud Case: Mahdoom Bava vs. CBI (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Grant of Anticipatory Bail, especially when custodial interrogation was not required during investigation. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mahdoom Bava vs. Central Bureau of Investigation Judgment Date: 20 March 2023 Date of the Judgment: 20 March 2023 Citation: (2023)
Supreme Court Clarifies Liability Under Section 138 NI Act Post IBC Resolution Date of the Judgment: March 15, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 218 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. and Abhay S. Oka, J. (Majority Opinion by Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., Concurring Opinion by J.B. Pardiwala, J.) Can a director of a company be held liable
Supreme Court Clarifies Liability of Directors in Cheque Dishonor Cases Post IBC Resolution Date of the Judgment: March 15, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 232 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. and Abhay S. Oka, J. (authored by Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J.) and J.B. Pardiwala, J. (Concurring Opinion) Can a director of a company be held liable
Supreme Court Reinstates Complaints Dismissed for Non-Appearance in Cheque Bounce Cases Date of the Judgment: 01 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 177 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manoj Misra Can a criminal complaint be dismissed for the complainant’s absence even after their evidence has been recorded? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this
Supreme Court Transfers Cheque Dishonour Cases: Yogesh Upadhyay vs. Atlanta Limited (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can transfer cheque dishonor cases under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 despite the specific jurisdiction outlined in Section 142(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Negotiable Instruments Act Case Name:
Supreme Court Transfers Cheque Dishonour Cases for Consolidated Trial LEGAL ISSUE: Whether cases related to cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can be transferred to a different court for a consolidated trial, despite the jurisdictional provisions of Section 142 of the same Act. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Negotiable Instruments Act Case
Supreme Court overturns conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Rajaram vs. Maruthachalam (2023) INSC 26 Date of the Judgment: 18 January 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 26 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and M.M. Sundresh, J. Can a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act be sustained if the accused demonstrates a probable
Supreme Court Quashes Summons in Criminal Breach of Trust Case: Deepak Gaba & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a mere wrong demand or claim constitutes criminal breach of trust under Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Deepak Gaba and Others vs. State of
Supreme Court Clarifies Liability of Company Directors in Cheque Dishonor Cases Date of the Judgment: 17 November 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 1005 Judges: Krishna Murari, J. and Bela M. Trivedi, J. Can a company director be held liable for a cheque bounce if the company isn’t named in the complaint? The Supreme Court of India
