Why Gautam Adani Faces High Conviction Risk in US SEC Bribery-Linked Fraud
Introduction The case of Gautam Adani and a potential fraud case that was related to bribery that is being examined…
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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Bengaluru Property Dispute: Calls It Civil Matter Without Criminal Element Bench Led by Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah
The case deals with the protracted dispute of the property located in Bengaluru and involves both the civil and criminal…
Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Addressing Sexual Intercourse Obtained Through Deceit
Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes sexual intercourse obtained through deceit, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets fraudulent inducement, ensuring accountability for deceptive practices in sexual interactions and protecting individuals from exploitation and breach of consent.
No Criminal Case for Contract Disputes, Says Supreme Court – Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar
The Supreme Court said in the case of Rikhab Birani v. State of Uttar Pradesh that civil problems like breach of contract cannot be considered criminal cheating unless there is proof that the person who broke the contract was dishonest from the start.
Supreme Court (Justices Sandeep Mehta & Vikram Nath) Clarifies Civil vs Criminal Dispute in Mining Lease Fraud Case
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath, clarified that mining lease disputes with fraudulent elements can be criminal, not merely civil, emphasizing intent and public interest. The ruling distinguishes civil breaches from criminal fraud, guiding lower courts in similar cases.
Supreme Court Stops Pension Recovery from Retired Staff: Justices Mishra & Narasimha
In order to safeguard retired workers from having to recover overpayment salaries that were issued as a result of administrative errors, the Supreme Court emphasized that no recovery may be made without a hearing and that there must be no instances of fraud or misrepresentation on the part of the employee.
Recovery from Retired Employees Without Hearing: Justices P.S. Narasimha & P.K. Mishra
In a decision that found in favor of retired stenographers, the Supreme Court halted the recovery of extra income that had been given out as a result of a clerical error. This decision brought to light the principles of equity, non-fraudulent overpayment, and equal opportunity of hearing in matters pertaining to public employment.
Fraud in West Bengal’s 2016 SSC Recruitment: Supreme Court’s Ruling on Termination of 25,753 Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of 25,753 fraudulent SSC appointments in West Bengal, terming the recruitment process a systemic scam. While untainted employees received temporary relief, the state must conduct transparent fresh recruitment to restore trust in education staffing system.