Justice Manoj Misra – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Quashes Abetment to Suicide Case Against Creditor: Mere Phone Calls Demanding Repayment of Debt Not Abetment; “Lawful Act Cannot on Its Own Constitute a Ground to Prosecute the Creditor

The Supreme Court on Monday quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 306 and 506(2) IPC against a creditor accused of abetting the suicide of a debtor, holding that persistent phone calls…

Supreme Court Quashes Cheating Case: Mere Dishonour of Post-Dated Cheque Not Sufficient to Presume Dishonest Intention Under Section 420 IPC; Film Production Risk Cannot Be Criminalised

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed criminal proceedings under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code against a film producer, holding that dishonour of a post-dated cheque by itself does…

Supreme Court Clarifies Right to File Recall Application for Compromise Decree under CPC

In a significant judgment delivered on December 13, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that an aggrieved party has a statutory right to file a recall application seeking the restoration of…