Full judgment explanation2024 INSC 233 · [2024] 3 SCR 722
The Court distinguished money received for land from an allegation of dishonest inducement by its seller. The intervening charge sheet did not cure the missing personal foundation of that accusation.
Quashing Charge SheetCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read entry →Full judgment explanation2024 INSC 363 · [2024] 6 SCR 86
The article develops the requirements of a police report and independent judicial cognizance. Three connected appeals produced distinct outcomes concerning quashing, anticipatory release and defective process.
Quashing Charge SheetCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Penal Code, 1860
Read entry →Full judgment explanation2020 INSC 524 · [2020] 9 SCR 245
The article follows the reference and competing submissions about an informant conducting the investigation. The Court rejected an automatic invalidity rule while preserving examination of demonstrated bias and statutory compliance.
InvestigationCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Read entry →Full judgment explanation2008 INSC 785 · [2008] 10 SCR 379
The article follows the recovery allegations and competing submissions concerning narcotics proof. The Court examined the statutory presumptions, disputed confession and preservation of the alleged contraband together.
EvidenceCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaCustoms Act, 1962Indian Evidence Act, 1872Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Read entry →Full judgment explanation2025 INSC 645
The article follows two document appeals arising from money laundering proceedings. The Court distinguished seizure, complaint disclosure, charge consideration and access needed to support defence or bail.
TrialBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Corruption Act, 1988Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
Read entry →Full judgment explanation2022 INSC 756 · [2022] 6 SCR 382
The article follows the constitutional batch and the competing challenges to PMLA provisions. Its account explains the amended bail framework and broader statutory reasoning without treating the batch as an individual grant of release.
InvestigationCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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