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Cheque Bounce Case Revived; Each Dishonoured Cheque Creates Fresh Criminal Liability, Court Holds: Supreme Court
In an important judgment dealing with cheque bounce cases under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Supreme Court of India has clearly held that dishonour of separate cheques, even if issued for the same transaction, can result in separate criminal prosecutions. The Court restored a criminal complaint…
Test for Grant of Bail to Accused Summoned During Trial under Section 319 CrPC Explained: Supreme Court
New Delhi, 2026: The Supreme Court of India has clarified the standard for granting bail to persons added as accused under Section 319 CrPC during an ongoing trial. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan observed that bail should not be denied unless there is strong and cogent evidence of serious…
Hotel Injunction Restored; Arbitration Commences with Notice, Not Court Filing, Court Clarifies: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant ruling clarifying when arbitral proceedings legally commence, holding that arbitration begins on receipt of a notice invoking arbitration, and not when a court petition for appointment of an arbitrator is filed. The judgment has major implications for businesses…
Ex-Parte Transfer Order in Matrimonial Criminal Case Set Aside; Proceedings Remitted to Sangareddy Court: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling reinforcing fairness in criminal trials and limiting misuse of transfer petitions under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court set aside a High Court order that transferred a matrimonial criminal case without hearing the complainant wife and directed…
Cognizance of Time-Barred Cheque Dishonour Complaint under Section 138 NI Act Cannot Be Taken Without First Condoning Delay: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that cognizance cannot be taken on a cheque dishonor complaint filed belatedly unless the delay is first condoned by the court. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe set aside the Karnataka High Court’s decision, which had upheld the trial court’s action to take cognizance of…
Single FIR Permissible in Mass Cheating Cases Arising from One Conspiracy: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India addressed a significant issue concerning registration of FIRs in cases of criminal conspiracy resulting in cheating multiple victims. The case arose from FIR No. 89 of 2009 registered by the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police against Ashok Jadeja and his associates, including Khimji Bhai…
In UAPA Bail Hearings, Defence Case Not to Be Examined; Court to Only Assess Prima Facie Case by Prosecution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, while laying down important principles governing bail under Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA). The Court made it clear that a bail hearing under UAPA is not…
₹3.73 Lakh Compensation Restored in Driver Death Case; Telangana High Court Order Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Monday restored the compensation awarded to the family of a deceased driver, setting aside a judgment of the Telangana High Court which had denied relief by disputing the employer–employee relationship. The Court held that the High Court committed serious factual errors and wrongly…
Supreme Court Grants Relief to Kerala Journalist Convicted for Sexual Remarks Against IUML Leader
The Supreme Court of India recently granted relief to a Kerala-based journalist by exempting him from surrendering in a criminal case arising out of alleged sexually coloured remarks. While the conviction was not stayed, the Court took note of the limited nature of the sentence and compliance with compensation, and…
For the First Time, Lawyers Mandated to Adhere to Fixed Timelines While Advancing Arguments: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at regulating oral arguments in all post-notice and regular hearing matters. The SOP, circulated on December 29, 2025, has been issued under the directions of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The objective is to ensure equitable…
