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Supreme Court Convicts Contemnors for Scandalous Allegations Against Judges in Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings. The Court upheld its inherent power under Article 129 to punish for contempt, rejecting procedural objections under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

27 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court of India initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Vijay Kurle, Rashid Khan Pathan, and Nilesh Ojha for sending letters contai...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Municipal Corporation's Appeal on NGT's Suo Motu Jurisdiction. The Court held that the National Green Tribunal lacks suo motu powers under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, as it is a statutory tribunal without inherent jurisdiction, but can act on epistolary jurisdiction based on letters from interested parties.

7 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court of India, in a civil appeal led by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai against Ankita Sinha and others, addressed the jurisd...

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Supreme Court Upholds FIRs for Illegal Mining Despite Compounding Under MMDR Act — IPC Offences Are Distinct and Not Barred by Section 22 of MMDR Act. The court held that compounding under the MMDR Act does not bar prosecution under the IPC for theft and criminal misappropriation, as the offences are separate and distinct.

1 Sep 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by private appellants and the State of Madhya Pradesh against the High Court's refusal to quash FIRs for illegal m...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Land Dispute Case — Holds Magistrate Can Order Further Investigation Post-Cognizance Under Section 173(8) CrPC. The Court clarified that the power to order further investigation is not extinguished by filing of charge-sheet or taking of cognizance, and can be exercised before commencement of trial.

16 Oct 2019

The case arises from an FIR lodged on 22.12.2009 by Nitinbhai Mangubhai Patel, Power-of-Attorney holder of Ramanbhai Bhagubhai Patel and Shankarbhai B...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal in Family Property Dispute, Upholds Interim Orders to Prevent Alienation of Assets. Court holds that conduct of appellant in obstructing witness from swearing affidavit amounts to interference with administration of justice.

15 Nov 2006

The case involves an appeal arising from a family property dispute between the Raheja family. The appellants, Gopal L. Raheja and another, challenged ...

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Supreme Court Reverses High Court's Quashing of FIR and Summons in SC/ST Act Case Due to Erroneous Interpretation of Magistrate's Jurisdiction and Sanction Requirements. Magistrate Retains Power to Take Cognizance Under Amended Section 14 of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and Sanction Under Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Not Required for Acts Not in Discharge of Official Duties.

26 Oct 2021

The dispute arose from an FIR registered by the appellant, a complainant, against police officers for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Sch...

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Supreme Court Allows Defendant in Commercial Suit to File Written Statement Despite Expiry of 120-Day Limit Due to COVID-19 Disruptions. Time Limit Under Proviso to Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 as Substituted by Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Extended Considering Orders in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 3 of 2020 and Administrative Curtailment of Court Functioning.

14 Feb 2022

The dispute arose from a commercial suit filed by the plaintiff-respondent against the defendant-appellant for recovery of Rs. 3,73,24,821/- with inte...

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Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Against Editor in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Magistrate Permission for Investigation. The Court held that Section 155(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 applies to non-cognizable offences under Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and investigation without Magistrate permission is vitiated, barring cognizance.

21 Mar 2022

The appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Karnataka dismissing a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 19...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against High Court's Contempt Proceedings — Impleadment of Sitting Judge Not Permissible in Suo Motu Contempt. Filing of Scandalous Application Against Judge Constitutes Fresh Contempt and Professional Misconduct.

20 Apr 2026

The appellant,  an advocate, filed Criminal Writ Petition No.1612 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court on behalf of his client seeking a CBI inve...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in Cheque Dishonour Case Due to Lack of Proper Service of Notice Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Notice sent to wrong address invalidates proceedings under Section 138 of NI Act.

13 Jan 2020

The petitioners, accused Nos.4, 6, and 5 in C.C.No.5577/2012 pending before the IV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru, filed a petiti...

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