Section 197 of CrPC does not envisage a concept of deemed sanction--In the absence of sanction, where required, Magistrate cannot take cognizance..

Non-Executive Director-- Petitioner’s role in the accused company was limited to that of an independent non-executive director, with no financial responsibilities or involvement in the day..

One politician allegedly made false allegation against another politician in a press conference--Editors of the Newspaper published the said news item as it is--Summoning orders qua them qua..

Quashing cannot be done--Quashing petition dismissed

Precedent--Contrary view by Co-ordinate Bench--Matter should not be referred to larger bench of High Court by disregarding a binding..

Appellant came with knife to house of first informant with intention to kill him but wife of first informant intervened--Appellant gave knife blow in her stomach and she died--Appellant woul..

Appeal against Acquittal--Entire case hinges on circumstantial evidence--High Court should not decline to grant leave to appeal..

Court can either award life sentence or maximum imprisonment of 10 years and fine--Sentence of 12 years set aside..

Applicability of BNSS or CrPC--For all the offences committed under IPC before 01.07.2024 would be governed by CrPC even after 01.07.2024 and not the BNSS--BNSS would be applicable only to o..

Delay in Trial--Appellant has been in custody for 1 year and 2 months and out of 225 PWs only 1 has been examined so far--Bail granted..

When the prosecution has failed to prove the identity of seized gold as the same gold purchased by the appellant conviction under S.120B and S.411 IPC cannot be sustained..

Exercise of administrative discretion in the passing of an order--Matter is to be investigated primarily based on documentary evidence--Bail granted..

Commercial Quantity--Long Custody of 5 years--Further detention as an undertrial is unwarranted--Bail granted..