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The Orissa High Court ruled that an accused person already in custody for one case can seek anticipatory bail in another case. The purpose of remand in the subsequent case is to facilitate investigation, not to equate to a fresh arrest. If remanded, the accused can seek regular bail but not anticipatory bail. This upholds the rights of both the accused and investigating agencies.
The Supreme Court is set to address 400+ writ petitions on May 1st, challenging penal provisions under five laws. The laws under scrutiny include GST, Customs Act, Companies Act, Black Money Act, and FCRA. Additionally, a bench will address the validity of provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Various pleas question the constitutionality and procedures of these laws.
Today (20th March): The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate for denying default bail by filing supplementary chargesheets, leading to indefinite detention. They emphasized that individuals should not be detained without trial, pointing out a specific case of 18 months of detention. The court also highlighted the importance of timely justice delivery.
Today, the Supreme Court refused bail to Christian Michel James, a key figure in the AgustaWestland Group scam case involving the purchase of VVIP helicopters. Alleged middleman James, who has been in jail for five years, argued for bail under the doctrine of speciality. The court refused to entertain his plea, emphasizing the seriousness of the accusations.
The Jharkhand High Court overturned a maintenance order in a landmark case, ruling that Sangeeta Toppo was not entitled to support due to her unjustified separation from her husband, setting a legal precedent. The judgment emphasizes the need for substantiated claims in matrimonial disputes and will have a significant impact on future cases.
The Central Government of India recently introduced a revised set of criminal reform bills in the Lok Sabha, following the withdrawal of their earlier versions. Home Minister Amit Shah presented three key bills: ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023‘, ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023′, and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023‘. These bills […]
The Indian government has recently withdrawn three significant bills introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session in August, aimed at overhauling the country’s criminal justice system. These bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, were intended to replace three […]
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday. Khan is challenging a trial court order from Uttar Pradesh that directed him to provide a voice sample in connection with a hate speech case. This move comes after Khan approached the apex court, contesting the decision made […]