Supreme Court

Unpacking Bank Fraud Cases: A Judgment by Justices M.M. Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal

In this article the author analyzes a landmark Supreme Court of India case on the issue of quashing criminal proceedings emanating out of bank fraud. The Court explains the difference between the administrative activities of banks implemented in accordance with RBI Master Directions and a criminal inquiry, and the fact that the quashing of the former will not nullify a criminal proceeding as such. It emphasizes the inapplicability of natural justice during the process of filing FIR and remits cases to be remanded back to be decided afresh.

Supreme Court

Delhi Magistrate Directs Police to File FIR in Shocking Case of Man’s Death in Custody

Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.