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Supreme Court: Consensual Relationships Not Criminalized for Failure to Marry; Quashes Rape Case Filed on Promise of Marriage

The Supreme Court today quashed a criminal case alleging repeated rape under the false pretext of marriage, observing that the non-materialization of a consensual relationship into marriage cannot be given…

This Supreme Court case centers around the procedure for drawing and forwarding samples under NDPS Act 1985

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This Supreme Court case centers around the procedure for drawing and forwarding samples under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), particularly under Section 52A, which deals…

Supreme Court to Decide on Parallel Investigations by CBI and SFIO in the Same FIR

The Supreme Court is set to address a significant legal issue: whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) can conduct parallel investigations into…

SC Declines to Interfere in Punjab Gram Panchayat Poll Irregularities, Directs Election Tribunal to Decide Petitions in 6 Months

The Supreme Court today (November 18), while refusing to interfere in pleas alleging irregularities in Punjab Gram Panchayat elections, directed the Election Tribunal to decide upon the election petitions within…

Supreme Court to Frame Guidelines for Advocates-on-Record Amid Concerns Over False Statements in Petitions

On November 18, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to seek its views on formulating guidelines to ensure Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) avoid making…

Supreme Court Directs ICICI Bank to Comply with August 9 Order in NewsClick’s Case; Warns Against Ignoring Judicial Directives

In a significant development on November 18, 2024, the Supreme Court addressed a miscellaneous application filed by NewsClick, seeking compliance with its earlier order dated August 9, 2024. The bench…

Supreme Court: Proclaimed Offender Status Under Section 82 CrPC Does Not Bar Anticipatory Bail

The Supreme Court has ruled that being declared a proclaimed offender under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) does not automatically prevent an accused from seeking anticipatory bail.…

Supreme Court: Exercise Caution in Quashing Non-Compoundable Cases Based on Settlements

The Supreme Court has advised High Courts to carefully scrutinize settlements between victims and accused before quashing non-compoundable cases. The Court emphasized ensuring the settlement's authenticity, especially in serious offences…

Patna High Court Quashes Demotion of Inspector Penalized Under Excise Prohibition Law, Cites Violation of Natural Justice

The Patna High Court overturned the penalty of demotion imposed on a police inspector for alleged negligence in implementing the Excise Prohibition Law. The Court observed that while the Bihar…

Supreme Court Stays Jharkhand High Court Order Directing CBI Probe into Alleged Irregularities in Legislative Assembly Appointments

The Supreme Court, in a recent order, stayed the Jharkhand High Court's directive requiring the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe alleged irregularities in appointments and promotions within the…