2026 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2:8 Supreme Court rulings on arrest, cheque bounce, contempt and more
Eight rulings in SCC Vol. 8 Part 2 cover grounds of arrest, deficiency in bank service, contempt and cheque bounce.
Judicial Process
Supreme Court split on referring EC Act challenge to larger bench; pitches permanent 5-Judge bench for constitutional issues
Pitching for a permanent 5-judge bench, the Court reasoned that resolving constitutional issues is the primary task of Judges of the Supreme Court, that must remain its core priority. Pendency of references for far too long does not reflect well on the institution.
“Not an ordinary case of impersonation”: Inside Tis Hazari Court’s sentencing of Sukesh Chandrasekhar for posing as a Supreme Court Judge
Tis Hazari Court convicts Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a Supreme Court Judge to influence bail, awarding 8 years’ consecutive RI under Sections 170, 189 and 507 IPC.
Misguiding the Court to pass an order, which was never intended to be complied with, is commission of Contempt: SC
“Misuse of the process of Court with an intent to tarnish the image of judiciary, threatening the integrity, and the efficiency of the judicial system cannot be allowed to be overlooked”.
‘Feeble excuses’; Bombay HC directs administrative action against Judicial Magistrate for non-compliance with order for expeditious disposal of trial
The Judicial Officer’s feeble excuses made in favour of non-compliance with the Court order could not be accepted; Judicial Officer is not performing duties seriously.
Rape matters cannot be resolved through money or out of court settlements; Delhi High Court rejects quashing of rape FIR despite settlement
‘Money, it seems, is to be exchanged for getting a quietus to the present criminal proceedings for offence of rape—a proposition that is not only immoral but also strikes at the very core of our criminal justice system.’
ChatGPTfication of the Judicial Process
by Talha Abdul Rahman†
Judicial Process in Maharashtra Assembly Defection Case
by Vijay K. Tyagi†
HP HC| A case of two different bail petitions filed by the same bail petitioner arising out of the same FIR represented by two different counsels appalls the bench
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J., laid down directions to avoid future abuse of judicial process like in the instant
APTEL | Maintenance of Judicial discipline is part of judicial process; Tribunal directs implementation of order
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL): A Division Bench of Manjula Chellur, J. (Member) and S.D. Dubey, (Technical Member) passed an order for