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FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has quashed a front-running FIR, determining that only SEBI has the authority to initiate prosecution under Section 26 of the SEBI Act, thereby impacting the prosecution landscape of securities law violations.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has ordered a statewide audit of CCTV installations in police stations, criticizing the government's failure to adhere to Supreme Court directives regarding operational surveillance systems.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that High Courts are not permitted to conduct factual trials while quashing FIRs, reinforcing the need for investigations before factual determinations are made.
FeaturedIn a crucial ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that the limitation period under Section 468 of the CrPC begins from the filing of a complaint rather than from the cognizance taken by a magistrate. This overturns a prior Delhi High Court order.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has condemned the ED's tactic of linking a closed FIR to an ongoing Enforcement Case Information Report in a money laundering investigation.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has directed a CBI inquiry into an alleged police encounter where the accused reportedly fired upon the police. The court seeks an independent investigation due to concerns over the incident's legitimacy.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India has announced updates to the UNSC’s Sanctions List concerning ISIL and Al-Qaida under Section 51A of the UAPA, impacting financial institutions. This amendment includes the addition of 21 entries, enhancing compliance measures.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has granted bail to an accused under the UAPA Act after noting that prolonged detention and trial delays violated the individual's right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution. This ruling reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding fundamental rights.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has canceled the bail of the owners of a Goa nightclub involved in a deadly fire. This decision emphasizes accountability and the seriousness of safety regulations in public venues.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a custodial death case in Chhattisgarh, highlighting state inaction. This move seeks accountability from state authorities regarding custodial torture and death.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has set aside the Bombay High Court's ruling granting anticipatory bail to Sunil Biyani, emphasizing that relief cannot be provided if anticipatory bail pleas are premature. This decision underscores the importance of solid grounds in such requests under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act.
FeaturedThe SAFEMA Tribunal has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate cannot attach the accounted plots of bona fide buyers involved in a developer's fraud. This ruling protects the investments of innocent buyers.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision to refuse the suspension of Narayan Sai's life sentence in a 2013 rape conviction, emphasizing the urgency for timely resolution of the appeals process.