Recent Important Judgments On The Inherent Powers Of High Court Under Section 482 CrPC
1 year, 10 months ago

Recent Important Judgments On The Inherent Powers Of High Court Under Section 482 CrPC

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“In the exercise of this wholesome power, the High Court is entitled to quash a proceeding if it comes to the conclusion that allowing the proceeding to continue would be an abuse of the process of the court or that the ends of justice require that the proceeding ought to be quashed. The Supreme Court held that even when the basic power to direct further investigation in a case where a charge-sheet has been filed is with the Magistrate, and is to be exercised subject to the limitations of Section 173 CrPC, in an appropriate case, where the High Court feels that the investigation is not in the proper direction and to do complete justice where the facts of the case so demand, the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC could be exercised to direct further investigation or even reinvestigation. A HIGH COURT WHILE EXERCISING POWERS UNDER SECTION 482 CRPC, CAN GRANT STAY OF INVESTIGATION OR ANY OTHER INTERIM RELIEF ONLY IN THE RAREST OF RARE CASES. The Supreme Court held that a High Court while exercising powers under Section 482 CrPC, can grant stay of investigation or any other interim relief only in the rarest of rare cases. The Supreme Court held that a High Court has inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to recall a judgment/order which was passed without hearing a person prejudicially affected by it.

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Delhi High Court Upholds Trial Court Order Allowing Accused's Plea To Preserve Call Detail Records, Location Data Of CBI Officers
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Trial Court Order Allowing Accused's Plea To Preserve Call Detail Records, Location Data Of CBI Officers

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The Delhi High Court has observed that a Trial Court's order allowing the application of an accused for preservation of Call Detail Records and location data of CBI officers and independent witnesses is an 'interlocutory order' and thus a revision petition under Section 397 CrPC challenging the order is not applicable. It argued that the Trial Court's order prejudiced the …

Purpose Of S.82 CrPC Is To Secure Accused's Presence, Once Achieved Property Attachment Proceedings Must Be Dropped: Rajasthan HC Reiterates
2 months ago

Purpose Of S.82 CrPC Is To Secure Accused's Presence, Once Achieved Property Attachment Proceedings Must Be Dropped: Rajasthan HC Reiterates

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The Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that the purpose of initiating proceedings under Section 82 CrPC is to secure the presence of the accused who is stated to be absconding, and once that purpose was achieved the proceedings are to be withdrawn. The court was hearing a petition challenging the order of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate …

S. 205 CrPC | No Strict Bar For Dispensation Of Personal Attendance Of Accused In Cases Under SC/ST Act: Orissa High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

S. 205 CrPC | No Strict Bar For Dispensation Of Personal Attendance Of Accused In Cases Under SC/ST Act: Orissa High Court

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The Orissa High Court has recently clarified that there is no strict statutory embargo barring dispensation of personal attendance of accused under Section 205 of the CrPC in cases involving offences under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Act. While setting aside a trial Court order disallowing application of the appellants seeking dispensation of personal appearance, the Single Bench of …

PC Act | Whether Sanction Granted By Competent Authority Matter Of Evidence : Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Which Invoked S.482 CrPC To Quash Trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PC Act | Whether Sanction Granted By Competent Authority Matter Of Evidence : Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Which Invoked S.482 CrPC To Quash Trial

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The question whether sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was granted by a competent authority is a matter of evidence, observed the Supreme Court, while setting aside an order of the High Court which quashed the proceedings in exercise of powers under Section 482 CrPC. A bench comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Prasanna B …

Successive Petitions U/S 482 CrPC Not Entertainable If Filed Without Any Change Of Facts Or Circumstances: Rajasthan High Court Reiterates
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Successive Petitions U/S 482 CrPC Not Entertainable If Filed Without Any Change Of Facts Or Circumstances: Rajasthan High Court Reiterates

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Rajasthan High Court reiterated that there was no blanket rule against filing successive petitions under Section 482, CrPC, before the High Court, however, in such petitions it had to be seen whether there was any change in facts and circumstances that necessitated filing of the petition. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a criminal miscellaneous petition against …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- November 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- November 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

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Adverse Possession The dispute involved the ownership and possession of land claimed by the respondents based on revenue records and challenged by the appellants on the grounds of adverse possession. Ramakant Ambalal Choksi v. Harish Ambalal Choksi, 2024 LiveLaw 939 Order 39 and 43 - Temporary Injunction - Appeal from orders - High Courts must not substitute their views for …

High Courts Can Quash Criminal Proceedings Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Also Apart From S.482 CrPC Power : Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

High Courts Can Quash Criminal Proceedings Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Also Apart From S.482 CrPC Power : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that apart from exercising its power to quash a criminal case under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the High Court can also exercise powers under Article 226 of the Constitution to quash the criminal case to prevent misuse of the law. “It is true that normally, quashing of criminal proceedings would be sought and would be done in …

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

High Court Under Article 226/227 Can Examine Validity Of Interlocutory Orders Passed By Arbitrator: Bombay High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

High Court Under Article 226/227 Can Examine Validity Of Interlocutory Orders Passed By Arbitrator: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justices Shailesh P. Brahme and S.G. Mehare has held that the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226/227 of the Constitution is not excluded from examining the validity of the interlocutory orders passed by the Arbitrator. S.B.P and Co. the Supreme Court has held that “the object of minimizing judicial intervention while the …

High Court Has Ample Power Under Article 226 To Issue Directions Not Specifically Sought Before Tribunal: Kerala HC
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High Court Has Ample Power Under Article 226 To Issue Directions Not Specifically Sought Before Tribunal: Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court has said that it is well-established that the High Court can under Article 226 of the Constitution consider the legality of orders passed by Tribunals, adding that it has ample powers to issue directions even when such reliefs are not specifically sought in the plea before the Tribunal. However, the High Court ordered that the disciplinary …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

SC/ST Act Offences | Plea U/S 482 CrPC Maintainable When Entire Case Proceedings Are Challenged: Allahabad HC Answers Reference
3 months, 4 weeks ago

SC/ST Act Offences | Plea U/S 482 CrPC Maintainable When Entire Case Proceedings Are Challenged: Allahabad HC Answers Reference

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that when a challenge lies to the entire proceeding of a case registered under the SC/ST Act, the High Court could entertain the case under its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to secure the end of justice.The Court held that there could be no hard and fast rule regarding the interference of the …

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While directing restoration of the criminal proceedings against Kerala MLA Antony Raju in an evidence tampering case, the Supreme Court today held that the bar on taking of cognizance under Section 195 CrPC was not attracted in the case, as the proceedings were initiated against Raju pursuant to a judicial order. "the initiation of the present proceedings in the present …

HC Has Duty To Maintain Accurate Records Within Its Jurisdiction To Ensure Justice Prevails In Accordance With Law: J&K High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

HC Has Duty To Maintain Accurate Records Within Its Jurisdiction To Ensure Justice Prevails In Accordance With Law: J&K High Court

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Reiterating that the High Court, as a court of record, derives its power to review judgments under Article 215 of the Constitution of India the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has emphasized its obligation and duty to maintain accurate records within its jurisdiction, ensuring justice prevails in accordance with the law. Clarifying the mandate and obligation of the …

High Court Allows Inherent Power Under Section 482 CrPC in Domestic Violence Proceedings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

High Court Allows Inherent Power Under Section 482 CrPC in Domestic Violence Proceedings

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Court can exercise its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in domestic violence proceedings. The court considered a question regarding the applicability of Section 482 CrPC on proceedings under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act and concluded that Section 482 CrPC is applicable in such cases.

High Court Allows Writ Petition to Challenge District Judge's Interpretation of Law
5 months ago

High Court Allows Writ Petition to Challenge District Judge's Interpretation of Law

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The Delhi High Court has allowed a writ petition filed under Article 227 to overturn the order of the District Judge dismissing a Section 34 petition. The Court observed that the interpretation of Section 42 of the A&C Act by the District Judge was completely erroneous and that the petition could only have been filed in the High Court. The …

High Court Transferring Revision Case to Sessions Court to Avoid Conflict of Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court
5 months, 1 week ago

High Court Transferring Revision Case to Sessions Court to Avoid Conflict of Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has ruled that Section 402 of the CrPC does not apply when revision is pending before the High Court but appeal is pending before the Sessions Court. The High Court has exercised its inherent power to transfer revision cases to the Sessions Court to avoid a conflict of jurisdiction.

S.195 CrPC Bar Not Applicable When Forgery Was Committed On Document Before It Was Given As Evidence In Court : Supreme Court
6 months, 1 week ago

S.195 CrPC Bar Not Applicable When Forgery Was Committed On Document Before It Was Given As Evidence In Court : Supreme Court

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Dealing with a case involving allegations of forgery, the Supreme Court recently reiterated that there is no embargo under Section 195 of CrPC to examine an allegation of forgery of documents filed in Court, when such forgery is committed before its production.As per Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a Court can take cognizance of an offence of …

Important MCQ's Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations
7 months ago

Important MCQ's Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

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The Litigant's advocate had withdrawn the application, which was preferred before the Court, without intimating the litigant. d. Both and Answer: Option Explanation: Recently, the Supreme Court observed that it would be impermissible for the High Court to exercise inherent powers under Section 482 of Cr. d. Both and Answer: Option Explanation: The Supreme Court recently held that the limitation …

CrPC | S.482 Cannot Be Invoked When Alternative Remedy For Compounding Offenses U/S 320(1) Is Available: Himachal Pradesh High Court
7 months ago

CrPC | S.482 Cannot Be Invoked When Alternative Remedy For Compounding Offenses U/S 320(1) Is Available: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ruled that the inherent powers under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. The petitioners had also cited the Supreme Court's ruling in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab,, to support their argument that the High Court could quash FIRs even in cases involving compoundable offences. Joshi v. State of Haryana,, to reinforce that the inherent …

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday called the criticism of the Punjab and Haryana High Court of its verdict scandalous and unnecessary. Hearing a suo moto case over the high court's unusually harsh observations, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the Supreme Court was pained by the remarks. The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu …

SC bench to hear Punjab HC’s criticism of its order
7 months, 3 weeks ago

SC bench to hear Punjab HC’s criticism of its order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of an unusual order issued by a Punjab and Haryana high court judge, who criticised a stay order previously passed by the apex court while commenting that the Supreme Court tends to perceive itself as more “supreme” than it actually is and views high courts as being less “high” than they …

High Court's notice to Centre on DMK plea opposing three new criminal laws
8 months, 1 week ago

High Court's notice to Centre on DMK plea opposing three new criminal laws

India Today  

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered issuing notice to the Centre over a plea by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to declare as ultra vires and unconstitutional, the three new criminal laws brought in by the Union government. The three laws-- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have come into effect from July 1. A …

Second Criminal Revision Petition By Same Person Is Barred But High Court Can Entertain Such Plea U/S 482 CrPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court
9 months ago

Second Criminal Revision Petition By Same Person Is Barred But High Court Can Entertain Such Plea U/S 482 CrPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that the second criminal revision petition by the same person is barred under the Criminal Procedure Code but the High Court can entertain such plea by exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.Justice Sumeet Goel observed, "A second criminal revision petition filed by the same person is barred in view of statutory …

S.451 CrPC | Seized Property Can't Be Allowed To Become Junk, Court Should Expeditiously Issue Custody Orders: Rajasthan High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

S.451 CrPC | Seized Property Can't Be Allowed To Become Junk, Court Should Expeditiously Issue Custody Orders: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that power under Section 451 CrPC for custody and disposal of seized property produced before any criminal court during pendency of a trial, needs to be exercised expeditiously. The Court took note of the case and made the following observation: “The purport of the case law cited by learned counsel for the petitioner is …

Petition U/S 483 CrPC Seeking Direction To Family Court For Expeditious Disposal Of S. 125 CrPC Plea Is Maintainable: Allahabad HC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Petition U/S 483 CrPC Seeking Direction To Family Court For Expeditious Disposal Of S. 125 CrPC Plea Is Maintainable: Allahabad HC

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The Allahabad High Court has held that an application filed under Section 483 CrPC seeking a direction to the Family Court to expedite the disposal of an application under Section 125 CrPC, would be maintainable. A bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi clarified that while deciding an application under Section 125 CrPC, the Family Court exercises the jurisdiction of a magistrate. …

S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court held that to summon a person as an additional accused invoking powers under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the degree of satisfaction is much stricter. states that “where, in the course of any inquiry into, or trial of, an offence, it appears from the evidence that any person not being the accused has committed …

Allahabad High Court Quashes Criminal Cases Against CFO, CEO & MD, And Senior Executive Vice President Of Larsen And Toubro Limited
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Quashes Criminal Cases Against CFO, CEO & MD, And Senior Executive Vice President Of Larsen And Toubro Limited

Live Law  

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal cases filed against the CFO, CEO & MD, and Senior Executive Vice President of Larsen and Toubro Limited. Relying on the decisions of the Supreme Court in Pepsi Foods Ltd. and another v. Special Judicial Magistrate and others, Vijay Dhanuka and others v. Najima Mamtaj and others, Abhijit Pawar v. Hemant Madhukar …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 8 - April 14, 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 8 - April 14, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 153 To 2024 LiveLaw 160 NOMINAL INDEX S.ShreDharmaaraghavan v Inspector of Police and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 153 Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd and Another v Suraj Sharma and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 154 Karti P Chidambaram v The Regional Passport Officer Chennai, 2024 LiveLaw 155 Sri Nrisimha Priya Charitable Trust versus Central Board of Direct Taxes, 2024 LiveLaw …

S.397 CrPC | FIR Won't Stand Quashed If Revision Court Sets Aside Magistrate's Order For Police Investigation Into Cognizable Offence: Bombay HC Full Bench
11 months, 2 weeks ago

S.397 CrPC | FIR Won't Stand Quashed If Revision Court Sets Aside Magistrate's Order For Police Investigation Into Cognizable Offence: Bombay HC Full Bench

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court held recently that a court in its revisional jurisdiction cannot quash an FIR registered pursuant to the magistrate's order to police under section 156 CrPC to investigate a cognizable offence.A full bench of Justice Revati Mohite-Dere, Justice NJ Jamadar and Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh observed that FIR is a statutory power of the investigating agency and …

The Difference In A Criminal Writ, Criminal Revision And 482 – The Plight Of A Litigant In Choosing The Gate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Difference In A Criminal Writ, Criminal Revision And 482 – The Plight Of A Litigant In Choosing The Gate

Live Law  

Section 482 of the CrPC provides for a wide ambit of powers of the High Court to secure the ends of justice. Criminal Revision & When It Should Be Invoked Section 397 of CrPC allows the High Court and Sessions Judge to call and examine the records of criminal courts inferior to them within their territory. For instance, in a …

High Court Must Not Hesitate In Quashing Criminal Proceedings Which Are Essentially Of Civil Nature: Supreme Court
1 year ago

High Court Must Not Hesitate In Quashing Criminal Proceedings Which Are Essentially Of Civil Nature: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court reiterated that the High Court by exercising their inherent power must quash the prosecution based on the criminal complaint arising out of a civil transaction. ".although the inherent powers of a High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure should be exercised sparingly, yet the High Court must not hesitate in quashing such criminal …

SC sets aside HC order on Ashok Khemka’s appraisal report
1 year ago

SC sets aside HC order on Ashok Khemka’s appraisal report

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a March 2019 Punjab and Haryana high court order by which the HC had overturned the remarks and grading made by Haryana chief minister ML Khattar in the performance appraisal report of senior IAS officer, Ashok Khemka. HC entered into specialised domain without having expertise The bench said that it was their opinion …

Courts Must Exercise Power Conferred U/S 451 CrPC Judiciously And Without Unnecessary Delay: Allahabad High Court
1 year ago

Courts Must Exercise Power Conferred U/S 451 CrPC Judiciously And Without Unnecessary Delay: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has held that the power conferred under Section 451 of CrPC should be exercised by the criminal courts with a judicious mind and without any unnecessary delay. Similarly, taking into account the mandate of Sectio 457 CrPC, the Court added the procedure as contemplated under this provision be also followed promptly, so that the concerned Magistrate …

One Bench Of High Court Cannot Cancel Bail Granted By Another Bench : Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

One Bench Of High Court Cannot Cancel Bail Granted By Another Bench : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the exercise of jurisdiction by the Single Judge of the High Court in cancelling the bail granted to the accused by another Single Judge of the same High Court and that too, by examining the merits of the allegations tantamounts, to judicial impropriety/indiscipline. ".we are of the firm opinion that the exercise of jurisdiction …

Accused Cannot Invoke S.91 CrPC To Compel Prosecution To Produce Things At The Stage Of Framing Of Charge: Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Accused Cannot Invoke S.91 CrPC To Compel Prosecution To Produce Things At The Stage Of Framing Of Charge: Supreme Court

Live Law  

Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the courts cannot issue processes under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to compel the production of things/documents based on the application made by the accused at the stage of framing of charges. The short question before the Supreme Court was whether the accused could file an application for the production of …

Prima Facie Proof Needed To Interpret S. 8 Invocation, M.P High Court Applies Prima Facie Approach, Dismisses Revision Based On Lack Of Proof
1 year, 1 month ago

Prima Facie Proof Needed To Interpret S. 8 Invocation, M.P High Court Applies Prima Facie Approach, Dismisses Revision Based On Lack Of Proof

Live Law  

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh bench comprising Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal dismissed a revision petition seeking to invoke Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 based on a dispute related to the transfer of cheques under a partnership deed. The High Court noted there was no record suggesting that the mentioned amount was provided to the Petitioner …

Orders Appealable U/S 14A Of SC/ST Act Can't Be Challenged U/S 482 Of CrPC: Allahabad High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Orders Appealable U/S 14A Of SC/ST Act Can't Be Challenged U/S 482 Of CrPC: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that in cases where an appeal against an order would lie under Section 14A of the SC/ST Act, 1989, the aggrieved person cannot invoke the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 CrPC to challenge the order. The Court also noted that Section 14-A starts with the words “notwithstanding anything contained in …

S.202 CrPC | Magistrate Must Conduct Enquiry Before Summoning Accused Living Beyond Jurisdiction, Can't Solely Rely On Complaint: Bombay HC Full Bench
1 year, 1 month ago

S.202 CrPC | Magistrate Must Conduct Enquiry Before Summoning Accused Living Beyond Jurisdiction, Can't Solely Rely On Complaint: Bombay HC Full Bench

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court's full bench observed that when a Magistrate is conducting a mandatory inquiry under Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code before summoning an accused who lives outside the court's jurisdiction, the Magistrate shouldn't solely rely on the allegations in the private complaint as it can be used as an instrument of vendetta. “It is… the duty …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rebukes Police Over CrPC 41-A Compliance
1 year, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rebukes Police Over CrPC 41-A Compliance

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has expressed displeasure over the police failure to comply with the norms of section 41-A of CrPC. A single judge bench of T. Mallikharjuna Rao held a hearing on an anticipatory bail plea of Telugu Desam MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao here on Monday over a case booked against him by the Marturu police. Petitioner’s …

Powers U/S 482 CrPC Not Revisional/Appellate, Terms Like "Abuse Of Process" Or "Securing Ends Of Justice" Don't Grant Unfettered Discretion: J&K High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Powers U/S 482 CrPC Not Revisional/Appellate, Terms Like "Abuse Of Process" Or "Securing Ends Of Justice" Don't Grant Unfettered Discretion: J&K High Court

Live Law  

Reiterating the restricted nature of its inherent power under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code for quashing criminal complaints the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that this exceptional power cannot be used for detailed evidence evaluation or as a substitute for appeals or revisions. A bench of Justice Javed Iqbal Wani further clarified that terms …

High Court Under S. 482 CrPC Should Not Decide Whether Debt In Cheque Dishonour Case Is Time-Barred: Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

High Court Under S. 482 CrPC Should Not Decide Whether Debt In Cheque Dishonour Case Is Time-Barred: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that in proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the question of whether the underlying debt is time-barred is based on the evidence. “Undoubtedly, the question regarding the time-barred nature of an underlying debt or liability in proceedings under Section 138 of the NI Act is a mixed question of law and …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute Wise Index [January 1 to 7]
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute Wise Index [January 1 to 7]

Live Law  

Adverse Possession Tenants cannot claim adverse possession against their landlords since their possession is permissive in nature. 2024 LiveLaw 3 Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - The power of the High Courts to initiate contempt proceedings cannot be used to obstruct parties or their counsel from availing legal remedies. 2024 LiveLaw 3 Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; Section 14 - …

Production Of Defence Witness | Power Of Court Vs Right Of Accused: Allahabad High Court Explains Scope Of Sections 311 & 233 CrPC
1 year, 2 months ago

Production Of Defence Witness | Power Of Court Vs Right Of Accused: Allahabad High Court Explains Scope Of Sections 311 & 233 CrPC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently explained the difference between the scope of Section 311 CrPC and Section 233 CrPC concerning the production of defence witnesses during the trial. “Under section 311 CrPC, the power lies in the courts only and under section 233 CrPC, the right lies with the accused and the court's interference is limited,” the Court emphasized. For …

When Called Upon To Invoke S.482 CrPC, High Courts Should Carefully Examine If Accusations Constitute Offence : Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

When Called Upon To Invoke S.482 CrPC, High Courts Should Carefully Examine If Accusations Constitute Offence : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court in a recent order observed that when the High Court was called upon to invoke power under Section 482 Cr.P.C to quash a criminal case, it was incumbent upon the High Court to consider the question whether the allegations would constitute the offence alleged against the person-accused. While setting aside an order of a High Court which …

S.319 CrPC | Supreme Court Affirms Summon Orders Against Police Officials Accused Of Corruption; Finds Prima Facie Case
1 year, 2 months ago

S.319 CrPC | Supreme Court Affirms Summon Orders Against Police Officials Accused Of Corruption; Finds Prima Facie Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently upheld an application under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 filed against the police officials accused of corruption. While doing so, the Top Court affirmed the Trial Court as well as the impugned order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, summoning the police officials. The Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and …

50 Important Judgments Of Madras High Court In 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

50 Important Judgments Of Madras High Court In 2023

Live Law  

LiveLaw reported 413 judgments from the Madras High Court in 2023. Intimation Of Arrest Through SMS Hampers Constitutional Safeguard Of Effective Representation: Madras High Court Quashes Detention Order Case Title: Harini v. The State of Tamil Nadu and others Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 145 The Madras High Court recently set aside a detention order passed by the Commissioner of Police, Avadi …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023-Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023-Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

Live Law  

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Curtailment of 15 days of police custody by any extraneous circumstances, act of God, an order of Court not being the handy work of investigating agency would not act as a restriction. 2023 LiveLaw 396 Section 156 - Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case Code of Criminal Procedure …

High Court's Revisional Jurisdiction U/S 401 CrPC Limited, Can’t Interfere With Trial Court's Conclusions Unless Manifestly Illegal: MP High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

High Court's Revisional Jurisdiction U/S 401 CrPC Limited, Can’t Interfere With Trial Court's Conclusions Unless Manifestly Illegal: MP High Court

Live Law  

Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that the scope of revisional jurisdiction wielded by the High Court under Section 401 CrPC is limited and it cannot be put to use for reversing the conclusions reached by the courts below. Adding to this, the single-judge bench of Justice Prem Narayan Singh sitting at Indore also noted that the High Court cannot …

Gujarat High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 28 To September 3, 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Gujarat High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 28 To September 3, 2023

Live Law  

Judgements/Orders This Week Gujarat High Court Upholds Fairness Of 'Random Algorithm' Method In Tender Selection Process Case Title: M/S. Spire Enterprise vs Government E-Marketplace SPV Case Citation: 2023 Livelaw 143 In a recent judgment, the Gujarat High Court has reaffirmed the fairness and transparency of a selection process involving the use of a random algorithm for awarding a tender to …

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