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(1) HAJI IQBAL @ BALA THROUGH S.P.O.A. …APPELLANT(S) Vs. STATE OF U.P. & ORS. …RESPONDENT(S) D.D 08/08/2023

Criminal Law - Quashing of FIR - Parameters: The Court reiterated the parameters for quashing an FIR, as established in State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal, including scenarios where the allegations do not constitute an offense, the allegations are absurd, and the proceedings are manifestly attended with malice. Facts - Allegations - Investigation: The appellant challenged an order of the High Court...

NON REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 2345 OF 2023 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 3613 of 2023) Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 52

(2) KAMAL ...APPELLANT(S) Vs. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) ...RESPONDENT(S) D.D 07/08/2023

Criminal Appeal – Conviction based on Circumstantial Evidence – Acquittal – The appellant challenges the judgment and order of the High Court and trial court that convicted him for murder. The appeal revolves around the assessment of the evidence presented by the prosecution. The conviction is questioned based on the insufficiency and unreliability of evidence. [Para 1] Standa...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 465 OF 2017 WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2023 [Arising out of SLP(Crl.) No. 6213 of 2021] Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 40

(3) KAMAL Vs. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) D.D 07/08/2023

Criminal Law - Conviction based on Circumstantial Evidence - Standard of Proof - The prosecution must establish the circumstances from which the conclusion of guilt is drawn beyond reasonable doubt. The circumstances must be consistent only with the hypothesis of the accused's guilt and should exclude every other possible hypothesis. There must be a complete chain of evidence leaving no reason...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 465 OF 2017 WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2023 [Arising out of SLP(Crl.) No. 6213 of 2021] Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 74

(4) MANIK B Appellant(s) Vs. KADAPALA SREYES REDDY & ANR. Respondent(s) D.D 07/08/2023

Criminal Appeal – Quashing of Proceedings – Appellant challenges the impugned order of the High Court – Appellant granted leave – Merits of arguments not considered, given potential impact on trial rights [Para 2]. Scope of Quashing Proceedings – Distinction between quashing proceedings under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. and application for discharge – High Court c...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2023 [Arising out of SLP(Crl) No. 2924 of 2023] Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 53

(5) V. SENTHIL BALAJI ...APPELLANT Vs. STATE REPRESENTED BY DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND ORS. ...RESPONDENTS D.D 07/08/2023

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 167(2) - Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Section 19 - Applicability of Section 167(2) CrPC to proceedings under PMLA Act - Interpretation of statutes - Custody during investigation - The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) are applicable to proceedings under the Prevention of M...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPEAL NOS. 2284-2285 of 2023 (@SLP (Criminal) Nos. 8939-8940 of 2023) CRIMINAL APPEAL NOS. 2288-2289 of 2023 (@SLP (Criminal) Nos. 8652-8653 of 2023) CRIMINAL APPEAL No.__2286 of 2023 (@SLP (Criminal) No.7437/2023) CRIMINAL APPEAL No._2287__of 2023 (@SLP (Criminal) No.7460/2023) CRIMINAL APPEAL No.________2290_______of 2023 (@SLP (Criminal) No. 8750/2023) Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 67

(6) STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH & ANR. APPELLANT(S) Vs. SHEELA DEVI RESPONDENT(S) D.D 07/08/2023

Civil Appeal – Pension Entitlement of Contractual Employees – Appellant challenges High Court’s judgment granting pensionary benefits to contractual employees – Interpretation of Rule 2 and Rule 17 of the CCS Pension Rules, 1972 – Rule 2’s opening phrase “Save as otherwise provided in these rules” permits the application of other provisions – R...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPEAL NO. /2023 (@ SLP (CIVIL) NO. 10399/2020) SLP(C) Nos. 8012-8013/2021, SLP(C) No. 13683/2021, SLP(C) No. 12999/2021 SLP(C) No. 13413/2021, SLP(C) No. 13699/2021, SLP(C) No. 13001/2021 SLP(C) No. 13004/2021 and SLP(C) No. 13439/2021. Docid 2023 LEJ Civil SC 24

(7) Pradeep Rameshwar Sharma .… Appellant(s) Vs. National Investigating Agency & Anr. …. Respondent(s) D.D 05/08/2023

Criminal Appeal – Bail Application – Appellant, a retired police officer, accused in various offenses under IPC, Arms Act, and UAPA – Initially denied bail by Special Court and High Court – Appeals to Supreme Court. [Para 1-3] Charges and Allegations – Accused of involvement in planting gelatin sticks and a murder conspiracy – High Court found a “feeble...

NON REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 2505 OF 2023 (Arising out of SLP (Crl) No. 5764 of 2023 Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 75

(8) ASHOK SHEWAKRAMANI & ORS. ... APPELLANT(S) Vs. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR. ... RESPONDENT(S) D.D 03/08/2023

Criminal Appeals – Quashing of Complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act – Vicarious liability of directors – Compliance with the requirements of Section 141(1) – Allegations lacking in complaints – Appeals allowed. Criminal Appeal – Quashing of Complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act – Vicarious liability of ...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.879 OF 2023 C RIMINAL APPEAL Nos. 884, 882, 880, 881 and 883 of 2023 Docid 2023 LEJ Crim SC 30

(9) Razia Khan … Appellant Vs. The State of M.P. … Respondent D.D 03/08/2023

Sections 333, 353, and 451 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Appellant convicted by the Sessions Court - High Court upheld conviction but reduced the sentences - Appeal before the Supreme Court confined to the sentencing part - Appellant claimed benefit of probation under Section 360 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) and/or the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 - Arguments base...

# CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.2259 OF 2023 (@ Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No.5823 of 2023) Docid 2023 LEJ Crim Sc 73