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Gujarat HC suspends life sentence of 3 IAF Officers in 28 years old murder case; sets aside CBI Court order

The Court found that the conviction and life sentencing order suffered from patent infirmities and was based on presumptions.

Published on May 9, 2023May 17, 2023By Editor
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delhi high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court sets aside the cost imposed on CBI and expunges remarks made against the authority in a judicial order

The duty of the Court has been tried to be delegated to the prosecuting agency in the present case.

Published on May 8, 2023May 12, 2023By Arunima
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Powers of High Court under Section 482 of CrPC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

High Courts have very limited jurisdiction at the stage of discharge or while exercising its powers under S.482 CrPC: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that Punjab & Haryana High Court has exceeded in its jurisdiction in quashing the entire criminal proceedings in exercise of the limited powers under Section 482 CrPC and/or in exercise of the powers under Article 226 of the Constitution

Published on April 12, 2023April 13, 2023By Apoorva
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Explained| Can bail be cancelled on merit once the accused is released on default bail?

“The Courts have the power to cancel the bail and to examine the merits of the case in a case where the accused is released on default bail and released not on merits earlier. Such an interpretation would be in furtherance to the administration of justice.”

Published on January 17, 2023January 20, 2023By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court |Handing over cash to a public servant would be considered “proceeds of crime” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

    Supreme Court: In a case wherein the appeal challenged the final judgment and order passed by the High Court of

Published on November 10, 2022By Editor
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Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘Present PIL is nothing but a sheer abuse of the process of law’; Delhi High Court imposes cost of Rs 1 lakh towards Army War Widows Fund

    Delhi High Court: In a public interest litigation filed by an Advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi, practicing

Published on September 14, 2022By Editor
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Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court restrains media to publish or broadcast identities of the victims and witnesses of the ‘Pollachi sexual abuse case’

Madras High Court: In a case relating to a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for directing the media

Published on September 7, 2022By Editor
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Mere lack of State Government’s prior consent does not vitiate CBI investigation in absence of prejudice caused to accused; says SC

State of Uttar Pradesh has accorded a general consent for investigation of cases by CBI in the whole of UP.

Published on November 17, 2020November 20, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Interviews

Looking for authentic information on the role and functions of CBI? Know it from the Former CBI Joint Director and IPS Officer Dr. GK Goswami himself

Interviewed by Prachi Bhardwaj*

Published on November 10, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Hot Off The PressNews

SC refuses stay CBI investigation into involvement of PMO officials in coal scam case against Jindal Steel

Supreme Court: The Court has declined to stay the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged involvement of

Published on February 10, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Ori HC | Writ Court is not competent to appreciate the evidence and findings by the Disciplinary/ Enquiry Authority

Orissa High Court: Biswanath Rath, J. dismissed the writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking the

Published on January 27, 2020January 31, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CBI | Death Sentence for rape and murder to accused on being found guilty

The Special Judge, CBI Cases, Ranchi has awarded the Death Sentence with a fine of Rs. 5000/- under Section 302 of IPC;

Published on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Hot Off The PressNews

NHRC calls for the status of investigation by CBI into criminal cases filed against members of human rights organization- “Lawyers Collective”

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has received a communication from Shri Henri Tiphagne, a human rights activist associated with Human

Published on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Cal HC | Saradha Chit Fund case | Interim protection from arrest for WB cop Rajeev Kumar; petition to be heard by regular bench on 12th June

Calcutta High Court: Protik Prakash Banerjee, J. granted interim protection from arrest to Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha Chit Fund case. The

Published on June 5, 2019June 14, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

PMLA Appellate Tribunal | Properties seized must be defrozen after lapse of statutorily prescribed time period of 90 days

Appellate Tribunal for Prevention of Money Laundering: A Coram of Justice Manmohan Singh (Chairperson) and G.C Mishra (Member) allowed an appeal against

Published on May 18, 2019May 18, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CIC | Intelligence & Security organizations ought to share information on corruption and human rights violation cases under its scanner

Central Information Commission (CIC): Mr Divya Prakash Sinha, Information Commissioner directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to disclose and share information

Published on May 17, 2019May 23, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Cal HC | Substantial questions of law as to interpretation of Constitution of India: Validity of CBI, DSPE Act to be determined

Calcutta High Court: The Bench of Protik Prakash Banerjee, J., addressed a petition involving substantial questions of law as to the interpretation

Published on April 2, 2019April 18, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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