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The Supreme Court mandates that police must register FIRs for missing persons in child trafficking cases without preliminary inquiries. This ruling aims to enhance the response to child trafficking across India.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court directed the UP Government to implement the 'superior responsibility doctrine' to address corruption among trade tax officers, urging effective committee proceedings.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has granted bail to directors of Games Kraft Technologies, declaring their arrests by the ED illegal, as they were said to lack statutory basis under the PMLA.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has granted bail to accused Deepak Ramnani, emphasizing that no individual should remain incarcerated indefinitely, especially when the trial under the PMLA is unlikely to conclude soon.
FeaturedThe case of Dr. Naresh Kumar Garg v. State of Haryana raises profound questions about the use of illegally obtained evidence. This ruling could have significant implications for the application of evidence law in India.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has criticized Uttar Pradesh police officers for prioritizing political loyalty over constitutional duties. The court's ruling underscores the problematic relationship between governance and law enforcement in the state.
FeaturedThe article explores the interplay between the PMLA’s asset retention powers and IBC’s clean-slate protection for corporate assets during insolvency.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has revived an FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that public officials cannot evade liability through third parties or intermediaries when soliciting bribes.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has affirmed that the hash value and expert certification under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam are essential to ensuring the authenticity and integrity of electronic records, reinforcing the framework for digital evidence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence of a man convicted of murdering his wife and making her death appear as suicide. The ruling emphasizes the legal implications of dowry-related violence.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has refused anticipatory bail to Prashob MA, a councillor accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman under the SC/ST Act. The decision emphasizes the courts' stance on serious allegations of sexual offenses.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional safeguards under Article 20, emphasizing protections against retrospective punishment and double jeopardy.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court held that courts can grant bail in UAPA cases if prolonged incarceration violates Article 21, emphasizing that statutory restrictions do not permit indefinite pre-trial detention.