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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in CBI Trap Case — Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Accused Public Servant's Conviction Under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Restored as Trial Court's Acquittal Based on Minor Contradictions Was Perverse.

The case pertains to a criminal appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the acquittal of the respondent-accused, Shriram Mar...

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High Court Quashes Police Notice Under Section 41(1)(a) Cr.P.C. for Lack of Reasonable Suspicion — Journalist's Right to Liberty Protected. The court held that a notice to appear before police must be based on recorded reasons and cannot be issued arbitrarily.

The petitioner, a senior journalist, challenged a notice dated 06-06-2024 issued by the Sub-Inspector of Police, Amruthalli Police Station, under Sect...

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Karnataka High Court Examines Conviction of EPFO Official for Bribery Under Prevention of Corruption Act; Validity of Sanction and Proof of Demand Analyzed. Court Considers Whether Sanction Order Was Granted After Proper Application of Mind and Whether Accused Actually Demanded the Bribe.

The appellant, a former Senior Social Security Assistant in the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Regional Office, Bengaluru, was convicte...

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Supreme Court Allows Transfer of Murder Trial from West Bengal to Assam Due to Apprehended Bias and Mala Fide State Action. State's Attempt to Withdraw Prosecution Under Section 321 CrPC Set Aside as Arbitrary, and Trial Court's Conduct Raises Doubts on Fair Trial.

The case arises from a transfer petition filed by Afjal Ali Sha, brother of the deceased Kurban Sha, seeking transfer of the murder trial (S.T. No. 1 ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Externment Order Passed Without Proper Compliance of Section 56(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Police Act. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Must Independently Form Opinion Regarding Witnesses' Apprehension, Not Rely on Police Officer's Notice.

The petitioner, threatened with externment, challenged the order of the Divisional Commissioner confirming the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's externment ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Externment Order for Lack of Witness Unwillingness in Show Cause Notice Under Maharashtra Police Act. Show cause notice must state witnesses are unwilling to depose in public; externment from larger area without justification is arbitrary.

The petitioner, Mohd. Jalaluddin Mohd. Amin Khan @ Jalal, challenged an externment order dated 7th January 2013 passed by the Deputy Commissioner of P...