(801) MR. ASHWINI KUMAR SINGH AND ANOTHER Vs. M/S RPG INFRATECH[UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT] 23-09-2025 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 482 — Quashing of proceedings — Second application under Section 482 CrPC maintainable only if there's a material change in circumstances or a subsequent legal development — Applicants relied on a new judgment to argue for change in circumstances, but earlier India Law Library Docid # 2434664
(802) BRIJENDRA SINGH Vs. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION[UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT] 23-09-2025 Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — Section 528 — Quashing of charge sheet and proceedings — Abuse of process of law — Application for quashing of charge sheet, cognizance order, and consequential proceedings for alleged irregularities in procurement of a road sweeping machine — Allegations of criminal conspiracy, manipulation of tender process, disqualification of eligible bidders, and India Law Library Docid # 2434665
(803) SHAKIR Vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND[UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT] 23-09-2025 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 156(3) — First Information Report (FIR) — Allegations in FIR and later statements — Material contradictions in the victim's statements recorded under Section 164 CrPC and in court as compared to the FIR and application under Section 156(3) CrPC indicate inconsistency and wavering testimony, which may not be the sole basis for conviction. India Law Library Docid # 2434666
(804) CHITRANSHI Vs. RAJNARAYAN TRIPATHI[ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) — Order VI Rule 17 — Amendment of Pleadings — Proviso restricting amendment after commencement of trial — Exception for due diligence — Commencement of trial is not merely framing of issues but when evidence is fixed to be led — Filing of affidavit in lieu of examination-in-chief and leading evidence after amendment are valid grounds for India Law Library Docid # 2433015
(805) JYOTSHNA SINGH Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-09-2025 Contempt of Court — Refusal to entertain — Division Bench erred in rejecting a contempt petition when a promotion ordered with retrospective effect had not been fully complied with, specifically regarding consequential benefits. India Law Library Docid # 2433027
(806) M. RAJENDRAN AND OTHERS Vs. M/S KPK OILS AND PROTIENS INDIA PVT. LTD. AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-09-2025 Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 — Section 13(8) — Right of Redemption — Amendment of 2016 — Amended Section 13(8) restricts the right of redemption to before the date of publication of notice for public auction or inviting quotations/tender — This amendment is procedural and applies to pending proceedings, not creating new obligations or impairing vested rights — Court reiterates that SARFAESI Act is a India Law Library Docid # 2433028
(807) ABHIMANUE ETC. ETC. Vs. STATE OF KERALA[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-09-2025 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Sections 482, 439(2) — High Court's power to entertain a second application for cancellation of bail after rejection by Sessions Court — Maintainability of application filed under "Section 482 r/w 439 (2) of Code of Criminal Procedure" is not barred. India Law Library Docid # 2433029
(808) NAGAMMA @ NAGARATHNA AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-09-2025 Penal Code, 1860 — Section 302 read with Sections 34 and 109 — Murder — Circumstantial evidence — Acquittal of co-accused — Section 34 IPC requires common intention, hence acquittal of one accused on basis of lack of evidence on common intention or alibi would inure to benefit of others unless separate convincing evidence exists — Charge under Section 109 against accused 1 for instigation, India Law Library Docid # 2433030
(809) PRASADI DAS AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND[JHARKHAND HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Section 304B — Dowry death — Essential ingredients — Death by burns or bodily injury or otherwise than in normal circumstances within seven years of marriage — Cruelty or harassment by husband or relatives soon before death — For or in connection with dowry demand — If these are proven, death is dowry death. India Law Library Docid # 2433316
(810) GURUDAYAL YADAV AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND[JHARKHAND HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Section 302 read with Section 34 — Murder and common intention — Conviction challenged — Trial court convicted appellants for murder and sentenced them to life imprisonment — Held, prosecution story lacked corroboration, and there were material contradictions and discrepancies in the evidence — Two possible views arose, one favouring the accused — Conviction and sentence set aside, appeal allowed. India Law Library Docid # 2433317
(811) SHAMBHU KUMAR PANDEY AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND[JHARKHAND HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 392, 394, 397 — Robbery and Armed Robbery — Conviction — Appeal against — Factual matrix of bank robbery, apprehension of accused, and recovery of looted cash was established — Defence of false implication due to mistaken identity was not convincing — Accused were caught red-handed with looted cash — Appeal dismissed on merits regarding conviction. India Law Library Docid # 2433318
(812) MOOLCHANDRA Vs. KAMLABAI THRU.LRS.MANOJ AND ANOTHER[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT (INDORE BENCH)] 22-09-2025 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) — Section 100 — Second Appeal — Substantial Question of Law — This court admitted the appeal for final hearing on the substantial question of law concerning the justification of the lower appellate court in passing a decree for eviction under Section 12(1)(d) of the M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961. India Law Library Docid # 2433277
(813) BHUJBAL SINGH AND OTHERS Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT (GWALIOR BENCH)] 22-09-2025 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) — Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 — Temporary injunction — Declaration of title and permanent injunction — Rejection of application for temporary injunction by trial court and affirmed by appellate court — Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India for setting aside the said orders. India Law Library Docid # 2433278
(814) STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS Vs. RAKESH MANJHI[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT (GWALIOR BENCH)] 22-09-2025 Madhya Pradesh Uchcha Nyayalaya (Khandnyayapeeth Ko Appeal) Adhiniyam, 2005 — Section 2(1) — Writ Appeal — Condonation of Delay — Sufficient ground for condonation of delay established where the delay in filing the appeal was due to the fact that the impugned order was uploaded much later than its passing, and the appellants became aware of it only upon receiving an application from the respondent. India Law Library Docid # 2433279
(815) SUDIP BISWAS @ BURA Vs. STATE OF ASSAM AND ANOTHER[GAUHATI HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 53A, Section 164A — DNA Profiling — Admissibility and Use in Rape Cases — DNA profiling is a vital scientific tool in rape cases, both to exonerate the innocent and identify the guilty, aiding investigations and courts in establishing truth. Its statutory backing under Cr.PC and its reliability, despite potential for sample tampering, make it crucial evidence. The pursuit of truth in criminal India Law Library Docid # 2433113
(816) E. SANKAR RAO Vs. STATE OF ODISHA[ORISSA HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 482 — Orissa Special Court Act, 2016 — Section 31 — Quashing of charge sheet and cognizance order — Disproportionate Assets case — Sale of properties during check period — Failure of investigating agency to verify status of properties — Not sufficient to dismiss prosecution at initial stage by accused — Burden on prosecution to establish prima facie case based on correct factual position — Investigating agency duty bound to verify properties India Law Library Docid # 2433146
(817) NAROTTAM PRUSTY Vs. STATE OF ODISHA AND ANOTHER[ORISSA HIGH COURT] 22-09-2025 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — Section 528 — Inherent power of High Court — Quashing of charge framing order — Accused not given opportunity to file discharge application — Violation of procedure and right to fair trial. India Law Library Docid # 2433147
(818) PANCHAYAT & RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND OTHERS Vs. SANTOSH KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA[SUPREME COURT OF NDIA] 22-09-2025 Service Law — Retiral dues — Withholding of — Official residence — Failure to vacate government residence after superannuation does not justify withholding of retiral dues like pension and gratuity — Retiral dues are a right earned through service and cannot be obstructed by unrelated matters such as occupation of official accommodation. India Law Library Docid # 2433141
(819) SURENDRA KHAWSE Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND ANOTHER[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-09-2025 Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — Section 528 — Saving of inherent powers of High Court — Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 482 — Quashing of FIR and Chargesheet — High Court's refusal to quash — Supreme Court's power to interfere — Held, Supreme Court can quash FIR if it is manifestly attended with mala fide and instituted with ulterior motive for wreaking vengeance or India Law Library Docid # 2433142
(820) THE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Vs. MIR USMAN @ ARA @ MIR USMAN ALI[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-09-2025 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 309 — Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings — Day-to-day trial mandate — Violation of mandate by trial courts by granting adjournments flippantly or for frivolous reasons — Such practice leads to miscarriage of justice and delays trials — Courts must prioritize continuous trial once witness examination begins, recording reasons for any adjournment — Inconvenience India Law Library Docid # 2433446