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    Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR alleging cheating over Rs 21.35 lakh paid to resolve property litigation, holding a civil dispute plea does not end a criminal case
    Justice Suraj Govindaraj held that a plea that a dispute is civil does not by itself defeat a criminal complaint, and directed a proper and in-depth investigation.
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    Civil Dispute Plea Cannot Stop Cheating Probe: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR

    The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash an FIR alleging cheating and criminal conspiracy over Rs 21.35 lakh said to have been paid to resolve pending property litigation, holding that a plea that the dispute is civil does not by itself end a criminal case, and directing a proper and in-depth investigation.

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    Coal Block Case: Khaitan & Co Secures Acquittal for SKS Ispat & Power Limited
    Coal Block Case: Khaitan & Co Secures Acquittal for SKS Ispat & Power Limited
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    Coal Block Case: Khaitan & Co Secures Acquittal for SKS Ispat & Power Limited

    Khaitan & Co successfully secured the acquittal of SKS Ispat & Power Limited and its directors in a CBI coal block allocation case before the Special Judge (PC Act), Rouse Avenue District Court, New Delhi. The court found insufficient evidence to sustain the charges.

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    A Bona Fide Purchaser, Cannot be Accused of Cheating Without Knowledge: Supreme Court
    A Bona Fide Purchaser, Cannot be Accused of Cheating Without Knowledge: Supreme Court
    Supreme Court

    A Bona Fide Purchaser, Cannot be Accused of Cheating Without Knowledge: Supreme Court

    Supreme Court of India held bona fide purchaser cannot face prosecution for cheating or forgery without intent. Court stressed criminal liability requires clear evidence of inducement and participation in alleged fraud.

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