A Completed Trial Cannot Be Undone Without Proof of Prejudice
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court remand for fresh trial in a Section 138 NI Act cheque-bounce case, ruling that absence of demonstrated prejudice to the accused is…
Supreme Court Redirects Victim Appeals: Challenges to Magistrate Acquittals Must Go to the Sessions Court
Supreme Court holds that under Section 413 of the BNSS, a victim's appeal against a Magistrate's acquittal lies before the Court of Session, not the High Court, irrespective of the…
SANOFI INDIA LTD. versus CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Supreme Court examines if a company can be prosecuted for criminal conspiracy and corruption without its directors or employees being arraigned, applying the 'directing mind and will' doctrine of corporate…
A 25-Year Extradition Promise Is Not a Fixed Sentence: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Immediate Release
The Supreme Court held that the sovereign assurance did not convert Abu Salem's life sentence into a fixed 25-year term; it only requires the Executive to consider remission after 25…
When There Is No Money Trail, There Can Be No Corruption Conviction, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court acquitted a public servant convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, ruling that Section 13(1)(d) requires proof of obtaining a pecuniary advantage, which was absent here.
High Courts Cannot Substitute Their Own View for a Trial Court’s Acquittal, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court restored the appellant's acquittal, holding that an appellate court cannot reverse acquittal without finding the trial view perverse or impossible. It ruled that general hearsay evidence and…
Supreme Court Allows Long-Final Convictions to Be Reopened When the Accused Is Found to Have Been a Juvenile
The Supreme Court held that a claim of juvenility can be raised at any stage even after final conviction, and the High Court can reopen a finalized criminal judgment under…
Seized Vehicles Can Be Released on Bond During Prohibition Trials, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that Section 98(2) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act does not absolutely bar interim release of seized vehicles, directing the truck's return to its owner subject to…
A Judge Can’t Just Say “Dismissed”: Supreme Court Demands Reasons Before Forcing Citizens to Face Trial
The Supreme Court quashed a non-speaking High Court order dismissing a criminal appeal under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST Act against summoning under Section 319 CrPC, holding judicial orders must…
Supreme Court Finds Bank Fraud Case ‘Fully Fabricated,’ Grants Clean Acquittal to Former Branch Manager
Supreme Court acquits bank manager of cheating and corruption under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, ruling the prosecution fabricated the case and failed to prove dishonest intent or loss…