2022 SCC Vol. 10 Part 5
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Ss. 437 to 439 — Bail applications: If more than one bail application is filed
Criminal Procedure Code
Undertrial prisoners cannot be detained in custody for an indefinite period: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court while granting bail to a man accused of cheating held that undertrial prisoners cannot be placed in custody for indefinite periods of time when a speedy trial does not appear to be a possibility.
‘Offering pen, book while following her regularly was done to groom the child for his sexual intent’; Bombay Court convicts the man under POCSO
The Court observed that there is an increase in the cases of sexual offenses against the child. The child sexual abuse cases demonstrate the inhumane mindset of the accused. There is an adverse impact of the incident on the victim, on her family members, and even on society.
No leniency to be shown to a person committing offence under POCSO Act; Gujarat High Court rejects bail plea
Gujarat High Court denied showing any leniency while deciding bail application of accused charged with offences under POCSO Act.
Imprisonment before conviction is a sort of punishment especially when rate of conviction is low; Punjab & Haryana High Court grants bail to the accused
Punjab and Haryana High Court held that when the accused is coming forward to face trial and is undertaking to appear before Court, no prejudice will be caused to the prosecution or complainant in granting bail to the petitioner.
2022 SCC Vol. 10 Part 1
Commercial Courts Act, 2015 — S. 12-A — Rejection of plaint for non-compliance with S. 12-A i.e. in cases where
[Levana Suites Fire Case] Knowledge of an accused that his act would likely cause death is necessary to attract S. 304, IPC; Allahabad High Court grants bail in absence thereof
Allahabad High Court: In an application filed under Section 439, Criminal Procedure Code seeking bail in FIR No. 317 of 2022, registered
Patiala House Court grants bail to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in money laundering case
Patiala House Court (New Delhi): In a bail application plea under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 4
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Ss. 451 and 457: In this case, civil suit was pending between financier of vehicle
Delhi High Court| Right of default bail is extinguished the moment charge sheet is filed within the period prescribed
Any irregularity or illegality in the remand order is not a statutorily sanctioned reason for grant of default bail
2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 2
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 31(7) and Ss. 17, 21, 23(3), 24(1), 25, 26, 29 and 85(2)(a) —
2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 1
Income Tax Act, 1961 — Ss. 260-A, 269 and 120 — Appropriate High Court for filing appeal or reference against
Himachal Pradesh High Court | Person cannot be branded as ‘Suspect’ in Final Report in absence of incriminating material
“When in the course of investigation, the Investigating Officer has not found anything incriminating against someone, then reflecting him or her as a ‘suspect’ in the Investigation Report, is not acceptable in law, as the word ‘suspect’ undoubtedly casts a stigma on such a person.”
What is Standing Order No. 109 of 2020 issued by Delhi Police?
By Surbhi Sharma† and Hiresh Choudhary††
2022 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — S. 96, Or. 41 Rr. 31 and 33: Principles summarised regarding powers and duty of
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Rules, 2022
The Central Government has notified Criminal Procedure (Identification) Rules, 2022 in order to specify the procedure for taking measurements of
Issuance of Look Out Circular under NDPS Act: Violation of Right to Movement
by Yash Vardhan Garu† and Kashish Harwani††
Whether a Step-father is entitled to get Maintenance from his Step-son? Calcutta High Court answers
“The legal liability to pay maintenance to parents under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, arises out of the moral obligation of children. It is in recognition of reciprocal obligation of the children towards their parents, who have made immense sacrifices for their betterment and raised them with unconditional love and affection.”