A Supreme Court Bench led by the Chief Justice of India addressed constitutional petitions challenging specific provisions of the new criminal codes, including Section 152 of the BNS and Section 187(3) of the BNSS concerning police custody remand and preliminary inquiries.
Read Full Legal ReportThe Apex Court reiterated that an arbitration clause in a commercial contract does not bar criminal prosecution for cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, as criminal liability and civil arbitration remedies arise from distinct causes of action.
Read Full Legal ReportIn Renuka v. State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court clarified that High Courts exercising Section 482 inherent powers should refrain from quashing Section 138 complaints when prima facie statutory ingredients are satisfied, emphasizing full trial adjudication.
Read Full Legal ReportThe High Court issued landmark directives clarifying title search standards, 30-year revenue search reports, 7/12 extract verifications, and daughters' equal coparcenary rights under the Hindu Succession Amendment Act.
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