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Supreme Court Clarifies: Delay in Filing Appeal Against Acquittal Under Section 378 CrPC Can Be Condoned Under Limitation Act
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 2052 of 2017, has dismissed the delay condonation application filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in an appeal against acquittal under Section 135(1)(b) of the Customs Act, 1962. The judgment was…
Maintenance Dispute: Supreme Court Surprised At State Opposing Maintenance Plea Of Wife By Siding With Husband
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No(s). 824 of 2024 and 825 of 2024, addressed the dispute over maintenance payments in the case of Asiya Khan & Anr. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. The matter was brought before the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, and the court granted…
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Timber Dispute, Emphasizes Distinction Between Civil and Criminal Matters
In a recent order by the Supreme Court of India, the apex court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) related to a timber dispute, highlighting the crucial distinction between civil and criminal matters. The case involves Lalit Chaturvedi & Others as appellants and the State of Uttar Pradesh & Another as…
Supreme Court: Accused cannot use Section 91 CrPC to compel prosecution at the stage of framing of charges
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Appeal No. 856 of 2024, arising from SLP(Criminal) No. 3146 of 2021, the apex court addressed a crucial issue related to the summoning of call details during criminal proceedings. Background: The case, State of Rajasthan vs. Swarn Singh @ Baba, revolves…
Ensure Advocates Representing State Aren't Forced To Approach Courts To Recover Fees : Supreme Court To Uttar Pradesh Govt
New Delhi, February 12, 2024: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to establish a mechanism ensuring the prompt payment of fees to lawyers representing the government. The case, titled The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. vs. Gopal K. Verma, centers around the timely…
Supreme Court Stresses Police Caution in Cases of Unethical Transactions
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has intervened to quash criminal proceedings in the case of financial impropriety and broken promises between Deepak Kumar Shriwas and the State of Chhattisgarh. The case, dealing with allegations of securing a job through illicit means, has raised broader questions about…
Supreme Court Stresses Caution in Granting Bail: NDPS Act's Warning on Massive Narcotics Seizures
Narcotics Case: Anticipatory Bail Quashed by Supreme Court NDPS Act - A Blow to Accused as Supreme Court Sets Aside Anticipatory Bail In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the anticipatory bail granted to B. Ramu, the respondent-accused, in connection with a case registered under the…
Supreme Court Introduces New Procedure for Adjournment Requests
In a recent circular dated 14th February 2024, the Supreme Court of India has outlined a new procedure and modalities regarding the circulation of letters for adjournment of cases. The circular, signed by Registrar (Judl. Administration) Puneet Sehgal and Registrar (Judl. Listing) Pavanesh D., aims to streamline the…
Supreme Court : Accused Surrendering Without Summons Cannot Be Taken Into Custody
In a recent development in the Supreme Court of India's Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 has been allowed, granting bail to Souvik Bhattacharya, the appellant, in a case arising out of SLP(Criminal) No.14476 of 2023. The appeal was filed against the rejection of bail by the Special (CBI)…
Medicines Weren't For Sale: Supreme Court Overturns Imprisonment Sentence for Doctor, Imposes Fine for Non-Disclosure of Manufacturer
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India, a significant decision was made in Criminal Appeal No. [CASE NUMBER] of 2024, arising from a petition for Special Leave Appeal (Crl.) No. 256 of 2022. The case involves Dr. Palani as the appellant and the Tamil Nadu State as the respondent. Background: The appeal…
