Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Supreme Court Upholds Summoning of Police Officials Under Section 319 CrPC in Bribery Case: Gurdev Singh Bhalla vs. State of Punjab (2024) INSC 22 (05 January 2024)

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Gurdev Singh Bhalla vs. State of Punjab: Supreme Court Upholds Summoning of Police Officials in Bribery Case Date of the Judgment: 05 January 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 22 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a trial court summon additional individuals as accused based on evidence presented during a trial? The Supreme Court of […]

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

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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 Denies Bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case: Manish Sisodia vs. Central Bureau of Investigation (30 October 2023)

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Supreme Court Denies Bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail should be granted to an accused in a case involving allegations of corruption and money laundering, particularly concerning the generation and handling of proceeds of crime. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption, Prevention of Money Laundering Case Name:

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Supreme Court Upholds Charges Against Public Servant in Disproportionate Assets Case: State of Gujarat vs. Dilipsinh Kishorsinh Rao (2023) INSC 894 (09 October 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Charges Against Public Servant in Disproportionate Assets Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can interfere with a trial court’s order framing charges based on the prosecution’s charge sheet material, especially when the accused presents a defense at the stage of discharge. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988) Case Name:

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case Despite Complainant’s Death: P. Sarangapani vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (21 September 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case Despite Complainant’s Death: P. Sarangapani vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 can be sustained when the complainant dies before trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: P. Sarangapani (Dead) Through LR Paka Saroja

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Supreme Court to Reconsider Immunity of MPs in Bribery Cases: Sita Soren vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court to Reconsider Immunity of MPs in Bribery Cases: Sita Soren vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Members of Parliament and State Legislatures have immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery in connection with their votes or speeches in the House. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Sita Soren vs. Union

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Supreme Court overturns convictions in BHEL corruption case: A. Srinivasulu & Ors. vs. State (2023) INSC 577 (15 June 2023)

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Supreme Court Overturns Convictions in BHEL Corruption Case Date of the Judgment: 15 June 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 577 Judges: V. Ramasubramanian, J., Pankaj Mithal, J. Can a public servant be convicted of corruption charges without proper evidence and procedure? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a case involving officials from Bharat Heavy

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Supreme Court Overturns Convictions in BHEL Desalination Plant Case: A. Srinivasulu vs. State (2023) INSC 971

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Supreme Court Overturns Convictions in BHEL Desalination Plant Case: A. Srinivasulu vs. State (2023) INSC 971 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused were guilty of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption in awarding a contract for desalination plants. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption. Case Name: A. Srinivasulu vs. The State rep. by the Inspector

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Supreme Court clarifies the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in corruption cases: Y. Balaji vs. Karthik Desari & Anr. (2023) INSC 542 (16 May 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Money Laundering Act in Corruption Cases Date of the Judgment: 16 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 542 Judges: Krishna Murari, J., V. Ramasubramanian, J. Can a person be accused of money laundering if they are involved in a corruption case? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question, clarifying

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Supreme Court Upholds CBI’s Power to Further Investigate After Closure Report in Corruption Case (28 April 2023)

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“`html Supreme Court Upholds CBI’s Power to Further Investigate After Closure Report Date of the Judgment: 28 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 375 Judges: Justice Surya Kant and Justice J.B. Pardiwala Can a criminal investigation be reopened after it has been closed? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question in a case

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Due to Missing Trial Records: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (24 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Due to Missing Trial Records: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld by an appellate court when the trial court records are unavailable. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India Judgment Date: 24 April 2023

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Supreme Court sets aside conviction due to missing trial records in corruption case: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court sets aside conviction due to missing trial records in corruption case: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld when the trial court records are missing. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Case Name: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India Judgment

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