In a significant ruling impacting the interpretation of anticipatory bail jurisprudence in economic offences, the Supreme Court of India has categorically held that anticipatory bail cannot be granted as a matter of routine in cases involving serious financial frauds and economic crimes. The apex court set aside multiple High Court orders granting anticipatory bail to…
The Supreme Court of India has set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order that had quashed a Sessions Judge’s directive summoning additional accused in a criminal case not named in FIR. The case, Satbir Singh v. Rajesh Kumar and Others, involved charges under Sections 323, 324, 307, and 506 of the Indian Penal…
Facts of the case: Instant appeal arises out of final Judgment of High Court of Madras dated 21.04.2017, by which criminal proceedings and FIR against respondent under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(e) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possessing assets disproportionate to known sources of income were quashed while exercising jurisdiction under Section…
In a significant ruling on June 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India clarified the discretionary power of courts in granting regular bail under Sections 437 and 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), underscoring the relevance of trial progress and changing circumstances in bail applications. The judgment, delivered in the case of Manish…
INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Apex Court of India in a historical judgement of Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India decriminalised homosexuality in the India. Despite this progressive decision, certain questions peripheral l to the homosexual relationships remained unaddressed by both the Apex Court and the Government. One such query pertains to ‘same-sex marriages’. India still does not…
INTRODUCTION India is a country where the rate of poverty as well as the rate of crime is increasing day by day. With the amount of population in our country everybody is not able to get employment or live-in standard of living. It is also true that crime not only happens against people who can…
INTRODUCTION The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the fundamental code, anima rights and duties of citizens. The directive principles of state policy, procedures, structures and powers of governmental institutions is also encapsulated in it. It is widely regarded to be a “living document”. It is the longest written…
THE ARTICLE ANALYSIS THE DOCTRINE OF BASIC STRUCTURE OF CONSTITUTION WITH REFERENCE TO KESAVANANDA BHARTI CASE
Prostitution is derived from the Latin word prostituere, which means to expose publicly. It is the practice of engaging in relatively indiscriminate sexual activity with someone who is not a spouse or friend in exchange for immediate payment in money or other valuables. Prostitutes can be female, male, or transgender, and prostitution can involve heterosexual…
Who is a corrupt Arbitrator? An arbitrator who, induced by personal gain and who disregards the duty of neutrality to influence the outcome of an arbitration submitted to his or her consideration. Notion on personal gain The word personal gain is to be broadly construed. It includes the prospective monetary and non-monetary rewards. The…