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Unlawful Freezing of Bank Accounts Sparks Financial Distress: Rajasthan High Court Bench Led by Justice Manoj Kumar Garg

The Rajasthan High Court, in Smt. Kailash Kanwar Rathore and Others v. State of Rajasthan, ruled against the arbitrary freezing of bank accounts by investigating agencies. The court emphasized that the mandatory reporting of seized accounts to the Magistrate under Section 102(3) Cr.P.C. is crucial, and non-compliance vitiates the freezing. This decision highlights the importance of procedural safeguards against indiscriminate actions by authorities.

byDileep PoshwalJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

BNSS

Sentencing Powers Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: An Overview of Sections 22 to 25

In accordance with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, this article provides an explanation of the sentencing powers that are held by several criminal courts in India. It examines the limits and jurisdiction of High Courts, Sessions Judges, and Magistrates in the process of imposing punishments, including procedures for defaulting on a fine and multiple convictions.

byLegal MaestrosMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

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Inherent Powers of High Courts in Domestic Violence Cases Explained through Section 482 CrPC in Shaurabh Kumar Tripathi v. Vidhi Rawal

This is the introduction. A fundamental procedural issue concerning the use of High Court powers under Section 482 of the…

byLegal MaestrosMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

CRIMINAL LAW

Dismissal of Complaint by Magistrate: An Analysis of Section 226 under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

This discussion examines Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, dealing with the rejection of complaints by magistrates. Replacing the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 226 authorizes magistrates to reject complaints that are not made with proper grounds after preliminary scrutiny, for judicial efficiency and avoiding frivolous litigation. It weighs access to justice against the necessity of sifting out frivolous claims, providing magistrates with discretion according to evidence and legal merit. This research analyzes the procedural requirements, implications for complainants, and its place in India’s developing criminal justice system.

byLegal MaestrosFebruary 26, 2025