8 years, 6 months ago

Previous Sanction For Investigating Public Servants: HC Rectifies, But SC Reiterates ‘Erroneous’ View [Read Judgment]

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In a rare event of its kind, Justice Anand Byrareddy of the Karnataka High Court has refused to follow dictum laid down in an apex court judgment, widely opined as per incuriam, wherein his own judgment was upheld by the Supreme Court.Justice Byrareddy, in his judgment dated 21st May, 2013, in M.K. In a rare event of its kind, Justice Anand Byrareddy of the Karnataka High Court has refused to follow dictum laid down in an apex court judgment, widely opined as per incuriam, wherein his own judgment was upheld by the Supreme Court. Sikri and Justice N.V. Ramana has re-iterated the view in Anil Kumar case and held that a magistrate cannot order further investigation against a public servant without previous sanction of Government. Interestingly, in a judgment dated 8th September 2016 in N.C Sivakumar Vs State, Justice Anand Byrareddy, while referring to Anil Kumar case, observed that the said judgment had ignored settled principles established by earlier judgments of the apex court, rendered by larger benches.

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Magistrate Can't Direct FIR Registration Under S.156(3) CrPC If Complainant Didn't Approach Police Before u/s 154(1) & 154(3) : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has reiterated that before a complainant can seek a Magistrate's direction under Section 156 of the CrPC to register an FIR and investigate a cognizable offence, they must first exhaust the remedies under Sections 154 and 154 of the CrPC. Only after these steps are taken and the remedies under Section 154 are exhausted can the complainant …

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

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1 week, 2 days ago

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

1 week, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case

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The Supreme Court today passed an interim order restraining the Central Bureau of Investigation from conducting investigation into the allegations against former AIADMK Minister K.T. On January 6, the Madras High Court directed CBI's probe after it found that the Tamil Nadu Government had not complied with the Court's earlier order passed in November last year, directing the State police …

1 week, 6 days ago

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – February 2025

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Supreme Court: S.156 CrPC v S.175 BNSS | BNSS Mandates Magistrate To Hear Police Officer On Refusal To Register FIR, Ensures Reasoned Order: Supreme Court Case Title: OM PRAKASH AMBADKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. Kerala High Court: S.187 BNSS | Default Bail Can Be Granted After 60 Days For Offence Punishable With Imprisonment Which May Extend To …

3 weeks ago

Magistrate Report Not 'Material' To Book Cops For Alleged Fake Encounter In Badlapur, Will Decide After CID Probe: State To Bombay HC

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On whether it will register an FIR based on the "findings" of an Enquiry Magistrate, who concluded that the five policemen killed the accused of the Badlapur Sexual Assault case in a "fake encounter", the Maharashtra government today told the Bombay High Court that it cannot say the report constituted "material" to comply with the mandate in the Lalita Kumari …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka High Court refuses to interfere with sanction granted for prosecuting three officials for ‘illegally’ favouring former Chief Secretary’s mother

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has refused to interfere with the sanction granted by the State government for prosecuting V. Shankar, former Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district, and two others in a criminal case of alleged misconduct in official discharge of duties by favouring the mother of the then Chief Secretary in allegedly owning two acres of government land …

1 month, 1 week ago

S.175(4) BNSS | Magistrate Can Order Probe Against Public Servant Only After Hearing Him & Receiving Report From Superior Officer: Orissa HC

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The Orissa High Court has held that a Magistrate can order investigation against a public servant only after complying with the requirements provided under Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, i.e. While setting aside an order for investigation against highly-ranked police officials, the Single Bench of Justice Gourishankar Satapathy observed –“The new provision in Sub-Section to Section 175 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

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As 2025 begins, Live Law summarizes important decisions on the Code of Criminal Procedure of the past year. S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court Case Title: SHANKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS., Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 345 The Supreme Court held that to summon a person …

3 months ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

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Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Public Servant For Commenting On CM's Plea To Govt Officers To Donate 1-Month Salary For Flood Relief

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The Kerala High Court quashed proceedings against a public servant for allegedly making "sarcastic comments" on a WhatsApp group concerning the Chief Minister's appeal to government officers to donate their one-month salary to a relief fund after the 2018 floods.The court found that the alleged comments were not intended to cause any injury to the benificiaries of the flood relief …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

S. 197 CrPC | Once Denied, Sanction to Prosecute Public Servant Cannot Be Granted Again On Same Material : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently held that once a sanction to prosecute a public servant has been denied, it cannot be granted again unless new material is presented to the competent authority justifying the subsequent sanction.“The subsequent sanction was given based on the same material, therefore, in the absence of any other contra material which weighed in the mind of the …

4 months ago

'If We Allow This, Any Politician Can Be Roped In' : Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas To Revive Bribery & PMLA Cases Against Ex-MLA KM Shaji

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The Supreme Court today upheld the Kerala High Court's judgments quashing bribery and money laundering cases against Indian Union Muslim League leader and former MLA KM Shaji. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih dismissed the special leave petitions filed against the High Court orders by the State of Kerala and the Directorate of Enforcement …

4 months ago

SC ruling provides precedent as Chidambaram gets relief, Kejriwal seeks protection

Hindustan Times

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday succeeded in getting the trial proceedings against him in the Aircel-Maxis case stayed, while former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the Delhi high court demanding a similar relief in the Delhi excise policy case -- developments that have put the spotlight on a November 6 Supreme Court ruling, …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Process Of Sanction To Prosecute Public Servant Will Become A 'Dead Letter' If Order Is Interfered With Without Reason: Kerala High Court

Live Law

Dismissing a plea against an order refusing to grant sanction to prosecute a public servant, the Kerala High Court observed that the decision to grant or refuse sanction to prosecute a public servant vests absolutely with the sanctioning authority, adding that its purpose is to insulate the public servant from frivolous prosecution. In this case, the petitioners had approached the …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Same Charges & Evidence In Criminal & Dept Proceedings, Acquittal In Criminal Case Absolves Employee From Dept Proceedings: Kerala High Court reiterates

Live Law

Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. Ajithkumar upheld the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's order reinstating a police constable who was terminated from service, ruling that Section 101 of the Kerala Police Act, 2011 bars disciplinary action based on the same facts that led to acquittal in criminal proceedings. He relied on Section 101 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Same Charges & Evidence In Criminal & Dept Proceedings, Acquittal In Criminal Case Absolves Employee From Dept Proceedings: Kerala High Court reiterates

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9 months, 1 week ago

Legally Speaking | The curious case of the sanction against Arundhati Roy

Hindustan Times

At 6:46 PM on June 14, PTI tweeted a statement from Raj Niwas Officials, “Delhi LG gives prosecution sanction against Arundhati Roy under UAPA for ‘provocative’ speech at an event in 2010. The tweet evoked several questions, ‘What provocative speech?’ ‘Why sanction now after 14 years?’ ‘On what grounds?’ ‘Why UAPA?’ among others. P. Chidambaram, the then home minister said: …

10 months, 1 week ago

No nod from Tamil Nadu governor to prosecute state BJP chief: Raj Bhavan

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: In the wake of news reports that the government had issued an order according to sanction to prosecute state BJP president K Annamalai for an alleged speech promoting disharmony, Raj Bhavan issued a clarification on Monday saying that it is not aware of the criminal case against Annamalai and it had not issued any sanction order. The clarification came …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Unresolved Crimes Erode Public Trust In Institutions': Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Death Of Manipuri Woman In Delhi In 2013

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Recently, the Supreme Court held that the power of the constitutional courts to transfer the investigation to the CBI must be exercised sparingly and in exceptional circumstances, however, the constitutional courts aren't restrained to transferring the investigation to the CBI for doing complete justice and ensuring there is no violation of fundamental rights.Observing so, the Court. Recently, the Supreme Court …

1 year ago

POSH Act | Complaint Not Served On Respondent, Witnesses Examined In His Absence: Kerala High Court Says ICC Must Observe Natural Justice

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The Kerala High Court recently quashed an inquiry report issued under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act and rules made thereunder against an Assistant Engineer who was working in the Kerala State Electricity Board, citing violation of principles of natural justice. Quashing the inquiry report, Justice Basant Balaji stated thus: “The entire proceedings shall be completed in accordance …

1 year ago

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old

Live Law

The Madras High court has now removed the remarks made about the origin of caste system from its recent judgement in the pleas challenging the continuation of office of Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, Minister Sekar Babu and MP A Raja. In the judgment uploaded on March 6th, Justice Anita Sumanth had observed as under, "This Court agrees unequivocally that there are …

1 year, 1 month ago

S.321 CrPC | Public Prosecutor Not State's Postman, Withdrawal Of Prosecution Can't Be Done On Mere Asking Of Executive: Rajasthan High Court

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In a recent decision, Rajasthan High Court has made a string of remarks about when an application to withdraw prosecution under Section 321 CrPC can be made. The single-judge bench of Justice Farjand Ali also observed that Section 321 CrPC provides an overwhelming pertinence to the discretion of a Public Prosecutor and his role, as an officer of the court, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Prosecution Of Public Servant For Corruption Involves Public Interest, Delayed Sanction Doesn't Automatically Invalidate Proceedings: Jharkhand HC

Live Law

While emphasizing that non-compliance with the mandatory period for granting sanction to prosecute a public servant should not automatically lead to the quashing of criminal proceedings, especially when the case involves the prosecution of a public servant for corruption, the Jharkhand High Court has dismissed the petition filed by Upendra Nath Mandal, the Former Senior Manager of MECON Ltd, seeking …

1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses MLA Ganesh Kumar's Plea To Quash Case For Alleged Conspiracy Against Deceased Former CM Oommen Chandy

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by MLA K.B. Ganesh Kumar seeking to quash the case against him in connection with alleged conspiracy involved in naming late Congress leader and former Chief Minister of the State, Oommen Chandy, in the solar sexual assault case.The case is pending before court of Judicial First Class Magistrate at Kottarakkara,"Serious. …

1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Thursday initiated contempt of court proceedings against the Idukki District Secretary of CPI, C.V. Varghese, for proceeding with the construction of the political party's office at Santhanpara, in violation of the Court's order to halt the same. The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas further restrained the party office. The …

1 year, 7 months ago

"Frivolous Litigation": Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal Of Criminal Complaint Against 48 High Ranking Bureaucrats, Police Officials

Live Law

The Kerala High Court yesterday upheld the order of a Magistrate dismissing a vexatious compliant filed against 48 high ranking bureaucrats and police officials of the State. On an appreciation of the circumstances arising in the case, this Court is of the view that the learned Magistrate was justified in dismissing the complaint, nipping off, at the threshold itself, a …

1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court Transfers Kavaratti District Judge Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegation

Live Law

The Registrar General of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Director of the Lakshadweep Administration to repatriate District and Sessions Judge of Kavaratti, Anil Kumar K, to the Kerala Judicial Services. The judge was facing a sexual harassment complaint filed by a woman lawyer.Anil Kumar, who is currently serving as District and Sessions Judge of Kavaratti, is to. …

2 years, 1 month ago

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] Private Complaint Against Public Servant Can't Be Forwarded For Investigation Without Sanction: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Friday reiterated that the requirement of sanction under section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is a prerequisite for presenting private complaint against a public servant alleging the commission of an offence specified in sections 7, 11, 13 and 15 of the Act, for investigation.The Single Judge Bench of Justice Kauser Edappagath, held that …

2 years, 1 month ago

Special Judge Under PC Act Can't Direct Investigating Agency To Obtain Prosecution Sanction While Ordering Further Investigation: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court recently held that the Special Judge, exercising jurisdiction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is not empowered to direct the investigating agency to obtain sanction under Section 19 for prosecution of the accused while ordering further investigation under Section 173 Cr.P.C. However, the Special Judge ordered the investigating officer to conduct further investigation as well …

2 years, 3 months ago

Judicial Service Examination- Practice Questions on First Information Report

Live Law

In which of the following Case, a Three Judge Bench of Supreme Court considered the judgment in T. T. Antony and explained that the judgment in the said case does not exclude the registration of a complaint in the nature of counter claim from the purview of the Court? Ram Lal Narang Vs. Om Prakash Narang and Another T.T.Antony Vs …

2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Show Cause Notice To Former Lakshadweep Magistrate Over Alleged Manipulation Of Evidence In 2015 Case

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Monday issued show-cause notice to former Sub Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate at Amini island in Lakshadweep, asking him to explain why disciplinary proceedings should not be recommended against him for allegedly manipulating evidence of a witness in a 2015 case.Justice P.V. The Kerala High Court on Monday issued show-cause notice to former Sub Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate …

2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala State Machinery Turned Against Gold Smuggling Probe After Role Of CM's Principal Secretary Was Detected : ED To Supreme Court

Live Law

The Enforcement Directorate has denied the allegation made by the Kerala Government that its plea to transfer the trial of gold smuggling case from the State is "politically motivated".In a rejoinder filed to the Kerala Government's counter affidavit, the ED stated that the transfer of the case from Kerala is necessary and that the petition had been filed on the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Got sanction to prosecute NCP's Anil Deshmukh in corruption case: CBI tells court

India Today

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told a special court in Mumbai that it has obtained the sanction from the Maharashtra government to prosecute Anil Deshmukh in a corruption case. The agency has filed an application before the trial court of Special CBI Judge SH Gwalani seeking leave to submit the sanction for prosecution. Deshmukh, former state home minister …

2 years, 6 months ago

"Domain Of Disciplinary Authority": Delhi HC Stays Trial Court Order Recommending SHO's Suspension Over Poor Conduct In POCSO Case

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has stayed a Trial Court order recommending suspension of SHO of Kalkaji Police Station and also calling for strict disciplinary action against him, over his non appearance and failure to produce victim in a case registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta stayed the order till November 25, observing that. The …

2 years, 7 months ago

Decree Is Ex-Parte In Nature If Defendant Could Not Adduce Evidence After Filing Written Statement: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently set aside a decree and judgment which was ex-parte in nature as the defendant could not adduce evidence during trial due to ill health. "the impugned decree and judgment are only ex- parte in nature since the evidence of defendant was not adduced in this case and he failed to attend the Court…So there …

2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Govt Approaches Supreme Court Seeking To Restore UAPA Charges Against Alleged Maoist

Live Law

The State of Kerala has approached Supreme Court against Kerala High Court's order of discharging alleged Maoist leader Roopesh accused of charges under Unlawful Activities Act and sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code. The High Court bench of Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice C. Jayachandran had discharged Roopesh, who allegedly along with members of the banned …

2 years, 8 months ago

S.156(3) CrPC | Magistrate Not A Post Office To Forward All Complaints Without Application Of Mind: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that a Magistrate Court is bound to apply its mind while exercising the powers conferred to it under Section 156 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.Justice Kauser Edappagath stated that while taking cognizance of offences or ordering an investigation into any cognizable case, courts should not merely forward all complaints they receive like a. …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC Nupur remarks: Civil society divided

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court’s severe criticism of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her offensive remarks about Prophet Mohammed, which triggered widespread protests and even violence in some places, has sparked a row with some groups supporting and others attacking the top court’s observations, seeking their retention or recall. However, opposing any expunging of the observations by the top …

2 years, 10 months ago

No Previous Sanction Required To Prosecute Bank Officials In Connection With IPC/RPC Offences: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh HC

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that there is no need to obtain the previous sanction to prosecute bank officials in connection with offences under IPC/RPC.The Bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar also observed that the appointing and removing the authority of the officials of the petitioner Bank is not the Government but it is the competent …

2 years, 11 months ago

Undesirable For Courts To Make Remarks Censuring Action Of Police Officers Unless Strictly Relevant For The Case: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has observed that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly relevant for the case.Justice Jasmeet Singh expunged the remarks made against the Investigating Officer by a Trial Court in a criminal revision case. The Delhi High Court has observed that it is undesirable for …

3 years, 1 month ago

Prior Sanction Required For Referring A Complaint Against Public Servants For Investigation U/S 156(3) CrPC: Calcutta High Court

Live Law

In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday observed that a prior sanction for prosecuting public servants is required before setting in motion even the investigative process under Section 156 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court also noted that the issue in consideration as to whether prior sanction for prosecution qua allegation of corruption in …

3 years, 2 months ago

Is Sanction To Prosecute A Person Not Being Public Servant Required Under Essential Commodities Act? Delhi High Court Issues Notice

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition raising a question as to whether a sanction to prosecute an accused under Essential Commodities Act is required when such a person is not a public servant. Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on the petition assailing the orders passed by Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of the Karkardooma Courts whereby it was …

3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Slams UP Police, Magistrate Over Arrest & Remand Of Accused Ignoring SC's Bail Order

Live Law

While considering an application filed by Vijay Kumar Sharma, accused in Bike Bot Scam, the Supreme Court today deprecated the conduct of Investigating Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police and expressed serious reservation in the manner in which the Magistrate proceeded to direct remand despite Top Court's order of directing Sharma's release. "We deprecate the conduct of the Investigating Officer …

3 years, 3 months ago

Competent Authority Required To Look At 'Entire Material' Placed On Record While Declining To Grant Sanction To Prosecute: Karnataka High Court

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has held that an investigating agency cannot be construed as a person aggrieved of an order passed by the State refusing to grant sanction to prosecute, a government servant in this case. It observed, "In my considered view, no fault can be found with the exercise of discretion of the competent authority in looking into the …

3 years, 3 months ago

Sanction Order Should Contain Reasons & Must Reflect Materials Considered By Authority: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court observed that a sanction order should contain reasons and must also reflect the materials considered by the authority for the purpose of deciding the necessity for granting sanction for prosecution of the public servant.In this case, the contention raised by the accused was that the prosecution case has been initiated in violation of the statutory stipulations …

3 years, 5 months ago

[S.197 CrPC] State Sanction Not Required To Prosecute Policemen For Their 'Illegal Acts': Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has ruled that sanction stipulated under Section 197 Code of Criminal Procedure is not necessary to prosecute police officers in cases of police brutality since such acts are not related in any manner to the discharge of their official duties.Justice Mary Joseph remarked:".the accused can only be taken to have exercised their authority for committing some …

3 years, 5 months ago

Disproportionate Assets: Supreme Court Revives FIR Against Income Tax Commissioner & Her Husband Now A Minister Of AP Govt

Live Law

The Supreme Court has allowed allowed the appeal filed by Central Bureau of Investigation against a High Court judgment that quashed FIR registered by it in a disproportionate assets case against e Thommandru Hannah Vijayalakshmi, a Commissioner of Income Tax and her husband Adimulapu Suresh, who is presently a Minister in the Andhra Pradesh Government. The High Court had allowed …

3 years, 6 months ago

Kodanad Murder & Dacoity Case: Supreme Court Dismisses AIADMK Member's Plea To Stop Further Investigation

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by AIADMK functionary Anubhav Ravi, a prosecution witness in the Kodanad Murder and Dacoity case challenging the Madras High Court's order of refusing to intervene with the further police investigation by police. Case Before Madras High Court AIADMK Functionary Anubhav Ravi had approached the High Court averring that due …

3 years, 6 months ago

Special Court In Kerala Dismisses Complaint Filed Against CBI Officials Investigating ISRO Espionage Case

Live Law

A Special CBI Court in Kerala presided by judge K. Sanil Kumar on Friday dismissed a private complaint seeking action against the CBI officials involved in the ISRO espionage case investigation. The complaint was filed alleging commission of offences under Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Prevention of Corruption Act read with Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code. …

3 years, 7 months ago

'Arbitrary Exercise Of Power': Kerala High Court Quashes District Collector's Order Cancelling Appointment of Seva Bharati As Relief Agency

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Thursday quashed the order of a District Collector cancelling the appointment of a Seva Bharati as a Relief Agency on account of all the service rendered by its volunteers during the pandemic. Justice N. Nagaresh while allowing the petition remarked: "The fact that complaints are made by the Panchayat President or District Panchayat President, does …

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