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Abetment Of Suicide Under BNS Section 108: Ingredients, Proof Standard & Suicide Note Relevance (Updated 2026)
Introduction: The Transition To Section 108 BNS The prosecution of ‘Abetment of Suicide’ is one of the most legally complex and emotionally charged areas of criminal ju
The Drug Inspector as the Sole Prosecution Authority: Why Police Cannot File FIRs Under Chapter IV of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
ABSTRACT The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Union of India v. Ashok Kumar Sharma, (2021) 12 SCC 674 settled a long-contested question: police officers cannot register FIR
Supreme Court on Matrimonial FIR Quashing: Navneesh Aggarwal Case on Section 498A Misuse & Post-Divorce Criminal Proceedings
Introduction The Supreme Court on matrimonial FIR quashing in Navneesh Aggarwal v. State of Haryana [1] has emerged as a landmark decision that addresses the delicate balance betwe
Section 151 CPC: Inherent Powers of Civil Court Explained
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in a significant judgment delivered on July 16, 2025, in Prabhakar v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr. [1], has clarified the scope and
Delhi HC On Quashing Rape FIRs Based on Monetary Settlements
Introduction In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court has taken a firm stand against quashing First Information Reports (FIRs) in rape cases based on monetary settlements. This
Quashing of Criminal Proceedings: Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Mamta Shailesh Chandra vs State of Uttarakhand
Introduction The power to quash criminal proceedings is a significant judicial tool aimed at preventing the abuse of the legal process and securing justice. A pertinent question of
Civil Disputes as Criminal Offences: Supreme Court’s Stand on Cases Cloaked in Legal Ambiguity
A Detailed Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Reiteration on the Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Arising from Civil Transactions Introduction: Supreme Court’s Stance on Civil
Food Adulteration Cases: Supreme Court Rules FSSA Takes Precedence over IPC in Jurisdictional Conflict
Background of the Food Adulteration Case The case pertains to the prosecution of an individual accused of food adulteration under Sections 272 and 273 of the IPC. The accused, chal
Legal provisions for Quashing of FIR by High Courts: A Detailed Analysis of Section 482 CrPC and Judicial Framework
Understanding the Etymology and Essence of Quashing The legal term “quash” finds its origins in the Anglo-French word “casser,” which translates to “a
