The grounds of arrest must be conveyed in writing, in a language the arrestee understands, and supplied no later than two hours before first remand; non-compliance vitiates the arrest and subsequent custody
| Posted on: November 7, 2025 |
Criminal Law
Reaffirming the Scope of Section 156(3) CrPC: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Sadiq B. Hanchinmani v. State of Karnataka (2025 INSC 1282)
Magistrates need not conduct mini-trials at the stage of Section 156(3). Once prima facie evidence indicates a cognizable offence, the matter must proceed to police investigation.
| Posted on: November 6, 2025 |
Delhi High Court issues directions to ensure fair and transparent decision-making in parole/furlough cases
Competent authorities must record specific reasons for rejection, including date and nature of any misconduct. Distinguish between major and minor punishments, ensuring compliance with procedural approvals. Consider entire jail conduct history, including prior furlough/parole compliance, before deciding.
| Posted on: October 20, 2025 |
Supreme Court quashes FIR alleging rape on pretext of marriage as it appeared to be mala fide
FIR alleging rape on the pretext of marriage should be quashed under Section 528 BNSS (equivalent to Section 482 CrPC) because the circumstances indicated that the criminal proceedings were mala fide and instituted for vengeance.
| Posted on: October 2, 2025 |
Comparative Note: Sanjay D. Jain v. State of Maharashtra (2025) in light of Bhajan Lal (1990) and Digambar (2024)
Comparative Note: Sanjay D. Jain v. State of Maharashtra (2025) in light of Bhajan Lal (1990) and Digambar (2024) Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in…
| Posted on: September 28, 2025 |
Vague and omnibus allegations insufficient to constitute a prima facie case under Section 498-A IPC: Supreme Court
Case Note: Sanjay D. Jain v. State of Maharashtra, Supreme Court of India, Criminal Appeal No. 12584 of 2024, decided on 26 September 2025 Headnote…
| Posted on: September 28, 2025 |
Nationwide consolidation of FIRs is impermissible if offences involved multiple transactions & distinct victims: Supreme Court
Case Note: Odela Satyam & Anr. v. State of Telangana & Ors., 2025 INSC 1174 Headnote Criminal Law — Multiple FIRs — Consolidation of cases…
| Posted on: September 28, 2025 |
Guidelines issued for expeditious trial and settlement of cheque dishonour cases by Supreme Court
Once execution of a cheque is admitted, presumptions under Sections 118 and 139 of the NI Act apply, and the burden shifts to the accused to rebut. Mere allegation of the complainant’s financial incapacity, without evidence, is insufficient to rebut the presumption
| Posted on: September 27, 2025 |
Mere general assertions of harassment or cruelty, without specific incidents, particulars, or role attribution, cannot attract liability under Sections 323 or 498A IPC
Whether criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 498A IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act can be sustained against the brother-in-law where the FIR contains only vague, omnibus allegations without specific details of cruelty or demand of dowry.
| Posted on: September 25, 2025 |
Reassessing Cheating and Forgery in Regulatory Contexts: Jupally Lakshmikantha Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2025 INSC 1096)
Cheating requires both deception and dishonest inducement, resulting in wrongful loss or gain (Sections 23–25 IPC). Mere deception is insufficient unless it induces a person to part with property or act in a way they would not have otherwise
| Posted on: September 12, 2025 |