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Grounds for Quashing an FIR: What Courts Consider?
Quashing an FIR is not granted merely because the accused denies the allegations or believes the case is weak. The High Court may quash an FIR or criminal proceedings where continu
Can an FIR be Quashed After the Chargesheet is Filed?
Yes. Quashing an FIR after a charge sheet is filed is still possible. The filing of a charge sheet does not take away the High Court’s inherent power to quash criminal proceeding
Is Anticipatory Bail Possible in Economic Offences?
The short answer is yes — anticipatory bail is available in economic offences. There is no general statutory bar. The longer and more useful answer is that courts approach such a
Grounds for Cancellation of Anticipatory Bail
An order granting anticipatory bail can be cancelled in appropriate circumstances. However, bail cannot be cancelled merely because another court might have reached a different con
Regular Bail vs Anticipatory Bail: The Difference
Both anticipatory bail and regular bail are legal remedies that protect a person’s liberty, but they apply at different stages of a criminal case. The key distinction is arrest:
How to Get Anticipatory Bail in Gujarat (Step by Step)
Anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest legal remedy that allows a person to seek protection from arrest when they have reason to believe they may be arrested for a non-bailable offence.
Cognizable vs Non-Cognizable Offences: The Difference
The distinction between cognizable and non-cognizable offences under the BNSS determines what the police can do after a crime is reported. It affects whether an FIR can be register
How to File a Private Complaint under BNSS Before a Magistrate in Gujarat
Not every criminal case begins with the police. Where an FIR is refused, the offence is non-cognizable, or the complainant prefers to proceed directly, a private complaint to a Mag
Cheque Bounce Case under Section 138 NI Act: The Process
A cheque bounce under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can result in criminal proceedings when a cheque is dishonoured due to insufficient funds or because it ex
IPC to BNS: Important Changes in the New Criminal Code
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governed substantive criminal law in India for more than 160 years before being replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) on 1 July 2024
