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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Seeking Discharge Under Section 300 Cr.P.C. in NIA Case — Principle of Autrefois Acquit Not Attracted as Previous Acquittal Was for Different Offences and Different Conspiracy

The petitioner, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed @ Motu Doctor, was accused No.21 in Special Case No.378/2021 pending before the Special Court for NIA cases, Bengalur...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Cognizance Order in Matrimonial Dispute Due to Inordinate Delay and Lack of Explanation — Section 468 CrPC Limitation Bars Prosecution for Offences Under Sections 498A, 494, 506 IPC Alleged After 24 Years.

The petitioner, Mahesh R., filed a criminal petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash the order of cognizance taken by the IV Additional Senior...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Relatives in Matrimonial Dispute Due to Omnibus Allegations. FIR under Sections 498A, 34 IPC and Sections 3, 4 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and DV Act complaint quashed for lack of specific overt acts against appellants.

The Supreme Court allowed appeals by Appellants, quashing criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial discord between (complainant) and her husband ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Application for Restoration of Contempt Petition - Contempt Proceedings Cannot Be Restored Once Dropped Due to Double Jeopardy Principle. The Court held that restoration would violate the principle of autrefois acquit under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

The applicant, Shri Damodar Sadashiv Agre, filed a contempt petition (Contempt Petition No.29 of 2004) alleging non-compliance of an order passed by t...

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Supreme Court Remands Case to Trial Court for Consideration of Double Jeopardy Plea at Discharge Stage. The Court held that the plea under Section 300(1) Cr.P.C. must be considered at the stage of discharge under Section 227 Cr.P.C., prior to framing of charge under Section 228 Cr.P.C.

The appellant, Chandi Puliya, was initially tried and acquitted in 2010 for offences under Sections 148, 149, 448, 364, and 506 IPC in connection with...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Agricultural Officer for Misappropriation of Auction Proceeds in Prevention of Corruption Act Case. Criminal Breach of Trust by Public Servant for Non-Remittance of Two-Thirds Auction Amount to Treasury Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The appellant, T.P. Gopalakrishnan, was working as Agricultural Officer at the State Seed Farm, Perambra, from 31.05.1991 to 31.05.1994. During this p...

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High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Employees in Cheating Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations of Dishonest Intent. Section 482 CrPC Petition Allowed as Complaint Failed to Disclose Essential Ingredients of Offences Under Sections 420, 120-B, 255 IPC.

The petitioners, employees of Bharat Electronics Limited and others, filed petitions under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of criminal proceedings r...

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in TADA Case Due to Procedural Lapses in Recording Confessional Statements. Confessions Under TADA Act Deemed Inadmissible Due to Non-Compliance with Safeguards

Procedural Safeguards under TADA Act: The Court emphasized that confessions recorded under Section 15 of the TADA Act must strictly comply with the p...