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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Criminal Complaint Case for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Section 195 CrPC. Private Complaint Not Maintainable for Offences Under Sections 191-192 IPC Committed in Judicial Proceedings.

The case arises from two criminal complaints filed by M/s Bandekar Brothers Pvt. Ltd. and another against Prasad Vassudev Keni and others under Sectio...

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Supreme Court Allows Victim's Counsel to Assist Prosecution in Sessions Trial — Right to Oral Arguments and Cross-Examination Under Section 301 CrPC. Victim's Counsel Can Participate Actively in Prosecution Subject to Public Prosecutor's Control and Court's Permission.

The appeal arose from a Sessions trial where the appellant, Rekha Murarka, was the widow of the deceased and de facto complainant in a murder case. Sh...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against High Court Order Granting Permission to Private Person to Conduct Prosecution Under Section 302 CrPC. Permission Cannot Be Granted Mechanically Merely Because Applicant Is an Aggrieved Party; Exceptional Circumstances Required.

The appeal arose from an order of the Bombay High Court allowing respondent No. 2 (the complainant) to conduct prosecution under Section 302 of the Co...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes FIR Against Government Officer in Corruption Case — Lack of Sanction Under Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Private Complaint Filed Without Prior Sanction for Prosecution of Public Servant is Not Maintainable.

The petitioner, Dr. Ashok V., a District Officer in the Backward Classes Welfare Department, challenged an order dated 07.12.2021 passed by the Princi...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Order Allowing Complainant to Lead Further Evidence After Accused's Evidence in Private Complaint. Section 246 Cr.P.C. Does Not Bar Re-examination of Complainant After Accused's Evidence.

The case involves a criminal petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by the petitioner (accused No.1) against the respondent (complainant). The respo...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in SC/ST Act Case Due to Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC — Proceedings Initiated Without Valid Sanction for Public Servants Are Void Ab Initio.

The State of Karnataka, through the Sub-Inspector of Police, Nyamathi Police Station, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quas...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Prosecution of Directors for Delayed TDS Deposit Under Section 276B Income Tax Act — Delay Not Equivalent to Failure to Pay. Vicarious Liability Requires Specific Averments of Being In-Charge and Responsible; No Notice Under Section 2(35) or Order Under Section 201(1) Passed.

The petitioners, directors of M/s. Hubtown Ltd., challenged the issuance of process against them under Section 276B r/w 278B of the Income Tax Act, 19...