There is no Scot-Free Exit: Jharkhand High Court Denies Relief to Bokaro Steel Plant Officer in spite of Procedural Slip-up.
Introduction Jharkhand High Court issued a stern and balanced ruling that an accused should not be able to get off…
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Sameer Wankhede Sues Netflix Over SRK Son’s ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood
he worlds of law and entertainment often come into conflict, particularly when creative materials are inspired by actual high-profile events…
Anti-Corruption Laws in Action: Penalties for the NMC Doctor’s Alleged Bribe in Medical College Assessments
The following paper will discuss the case of bribery with alleged NMC doctor during the testing in a medical college, including the details of this event and the punishment that will follow under the preamble of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 of India. It points out to the strict measures, blacklisting and sanctioning the involved college, taken by the NMC in upholding integrity in medical education.
No Stay on Convictions for Corrupt Public Servants, Says Supreme Court
In this article, the author focuses on the decision of the Supreme Court in a Special Leave Petition where conviction of a public servant was not stayed under Prevention of Corruption Act. It explores the reasoning of the Court in opposing convictions that are stayed with respect to cases in which the charges against a public servant relate to corruption, strengthening the rule of the courts and citing the principles that apply of accountability and good citizenship in public service. It discusses the actual background, the legal provisions at stake, and the underlying facts brought to request by the Court.
Dowry Harassment Cases: A Scrutiny of Allegations Against Husband’s Relatives by justice A. amanullah
In a classic case, the Supreme Court set aside criminal cases against distant relatives, who had been falsely dragged into a dowry harassment case. The ruling adds strength to the point that general and lackluster claims of criminality are not sufficient to allow trial that will weaken innocent family members against the frivolous use of the law.
Upholding Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings By Justices Dipankar Datta and Justice Prashant K.Mishra
In this case, the Supreme Court struck down a penalty imposed on a senior retired Assistant Engineer, Ram Prakash Singh, under Rule 27 of Tripura Administrative Services Rules on procedural lapse and violation of due process, leaving it clear that departmental inquiry is subject to strict adherence to due process which entails production of evidence, timely conclusions and fair hearing opportunities.
Public Servants, and the Need for Sanction under Criminal Procedure Code: Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Manmohan
In this historic decision, the Supreme Court made it clear that those who are on deputation are still under the protection of section 197 of CrPC and cannot be charged without such a sanction and the important constitutional protection is intact.
Justice Manoj Misra in Yediyurappa v. Alam Pasha: Exploring Sanction Under PC Act and CrPC
The Supreme Court of India, in the case of B.S. Yediyurappa v. A. Alam Pasha, thoroughly investigated the intricate relationship that exists between Sections 17A and 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Court investigated whether or not there is a need for previous punishment prior to conducting an inquiry into public personnel.
Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Reconfirmed by Apex Court: Justice Bela Trivedi & Justice B. Varale
This article talks about the Supreme Court’s decision to reject the acquittal of a government official accused of bribery. The court reinstated the trial court’s conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, concentrating on the legal principles and evidence issues at hand.
Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Limits on the Right of Private Defence
Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, restricts the right of private defence against acts by public servants in good faith, non-threatening acts, or when public authorities are accessible. It emphasizes proportionate force, preventing misuse while balancing individual security and societal order.