In a significant judgment bringing long-awaited clarity to cheque dishonour litigation, the Supreme Court of India has conclusively settled the law on territorial jurisdiction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly after the 2015 Amendment
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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Advocate in Chandigarh High Court Explains the Latest Ruling on Cheque Dishonour Cases
Guidelines under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 The judgment arises from the case titled “Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar & Anr.” heard by the Supreme Court…
How to Get FIR Quashed in Punjab and Haryana: A Complete Legal Guide (2025 Update)
Learn how to get FIR quashed in Punjab and Haryana legally under Section 482 CrPC. Understand the procedure, documents required, cost, and latest court judgments in this complete 2025 legal guide.
NDPS Act Bail & Procedural Safeguards: Key Supreme Court Judgments
Introduction: Why NDPS Act Cases Demand Stricter Compliance The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is one of the most stringent criminal laws in India. Unlike general…
Supreme Court Quashes Cheque Bounce Case for Suppression of Material Facts
The Supreme Court quashed a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 NI Act for suppression of material facts. Learn how this ruling safeguards against misuse of criminal law in cheque dishonour cases.
Exhibited Documents and Marked Documents-Difference
The terms “exhibited documents” and “marked documents” refer to how documents are treated and labeled during the course of a judicial proceeding, especially during the trial. These terms have distinct…
Cruel Misuse of Section 498A IPC: Supreme Court Acquits Husband After 20 Years of Matrimonial Litigation
Introduction In a landmark ruling on 13th May 2025, the Supreme Court of India set aside the conviction of a man under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the…
Supreme Court Awards ₹19.22 Lakhs to Elderly Mother in Fatal Road Accident Case – A Landmark on Compensation to Dependent Parents
Case Title: Deep Shikha & Another vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. & OthersDate of Judgment: 13 May 2025Court: Supreme Court of IndiaCitation: 2025 INSC 675 ⚖️ Overview In a significant…
Supreme Court Proceedings in Himanshu Singh & Others vs. Union of India & Others: A Complex Matrix of Public Grievances and Legal Interventions
On 29th April 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in a significant sitting of Court No. 3, presided over by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, heard…
Supreme Court Reiterates Protective Scope of Section 125 CrPC: Maintenance Awarded to Wife from Date of Application in Shahjahan v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)
Introduction In a significant judgment dated 04.02.2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in Shahjahan v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. 2112 of 2025 (arising out of SLP…
Quashing of Bail Conditions: Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Relief in CGST Case
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the harsh bail conditions imposed on Pawan Kumar in a case under the Central Goods and Services…
Legal Remedies for False 498A Cases: How to Protect Yourself
Introduction Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to protect married women from cruelty, including dowry harassment, by their husbands and in-laws. However, over time,…
Exception to Murder: To bring out a case of Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder- Conditions-Held by Supreme Court
Exception to Murder, Culpable Homicide
Cruelty – Wife used to harass her husband by closing outer gate, hiding the keys of scooter and crunching his clothes when he would get ready to go to factory – It is cruelty.
Cruelty – Wife publishing notice in newspaper making baseless allegations that her husband was womaniser and drunkard – It is cruelty. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 13(1)(ia) – Mental cruelty – Law enunciated…
Quashing of FIR at Preliminary Stage: A Judicial Perspective
The quashing of First Information Reports (FIRs) at the preliminary stage of investigation is a delicate legal matter that requires careful consideration. The Supreme Court of India has provided valuable…
Quashing of FIR registered under section 376 IPC
SUPREME COURT OF INDIABefore:-A.M. Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, JJ.Criminal Appeal Nos.394-395 of 2021 (Arising out of SLP(Crl.) Nos.3175-76 of 2021)(Diary No.11723 of 2020). D/d. 12.4.2021.Ananda D.V. – AppellantsVersusState & Anr.…
Quashing of Matters which are purely Civil Nature and mostly are related to land or money are given the color of criminality, only for the purpose of exerting extra judicial pressure on the party concerned which is nothing but abuse of process of the court- Such matters are liable to be quashed.
In State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal, 1992 Supp (1) SCC 335, Supreme Court held: “102. In the backdrop of the interpretation of the various relevant provisions of the Code…
Bail under Economic offence-once the investigation is complete, final report/complaint filed and the triple test is satisfied then denial of bail must be the exception rather than the rule
The parameters to be considered while deciding the prayer for bail are well laid down by Apex Court in the case of ‘State through CBI v. Amaramani Tripathi, reported as…
Territorial jurisdiction – Cheque dishonoured by Chandigarh Bank – Complainant residing at Delhi – Notice demanding payment issued to accused from Delhi – Chandigarh court will have the jurisdiction and not Delhi Court.
In the case of Harman Electronics (P) Ltd. v. National Panasonic India Ltd., the Supreme Court of India examined the issue of territorial jurisdiction regarding a dishonored check. Here’s a…
The Maintainability of Section 216 CRPC Applications: A Legal Perspective
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, have shed light on the maintainability of applications filed under Section 216 CRPC.
Law on Further Investigation-173(8) Cr.P.C.- after acceptance of Final report by Magistrate. Supreme Court
Further Investigation- 173(8) Cr.P.C.- Mandate of Law. State through Central Bureau of Investigation v. Hemendhra Reddy (SC) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2209496SUPREME COURT OF INDIABefore:- Surya Kant and…
Case Laws-Permission to go abroad during pendency of criminal case.
Case Laws on Permission to go abroad: To travel abroad is a fundamental right. 1. SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before:- M.B. Shah and Y.K. Sabharwal, JJ. Petn.(s) for Special Leave…
Auction Agricultural Land-Auction of secured property – Once secured property is put as security by way of mortgage etc. same cannot be treated as agricultural land and such properties cannot be said to be exempted from provisions of SARFAESI Act.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before:-M.R. Shah and M.M. Sundresh, JJ. Civil Appeal Nos. 7402 of 2022(@ SLP (Civil) No. 14695 of 2020). D/d. 5.1.2023. K. Sreedhar – Appellants Versus M/s Raus Constructions Pvt. Ltd. &…
Landmark Judgment “Arnesh Kumar Vs State of Bihar” 498A IPC and Dowry- Supreme Court on Anticipatory Bail
Arnesh Kumar Vs State of Bihar, Landmark Judgement on Anticipatory Bail by Supreme Court
2022 Latest Law on 319 CrPC: Supreme Court guidelines.
“I. Whether the trial court has the power under Section 319 of CrPC for summoning additional accused when the trial with respect to other coaccused has ended and the judgment…
Anticipatory Bail Not Maintainable After Cancellation Of Regular Bail : Held By Supreme Court Of India
Anticipatory Bail Not Maintainable The Question of Law regarding the maintainability of Anticipatory Bail after the cancellation of regular Bail has been decided by the Supreme Court of India.