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Why the Court reached its conclusions2024 INSC 434 · [2024] 6 SCR 864

Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of Enforcement Jalandhar Zonal Office — 2024 INSC 434 · [2024] 6 SCR 864

The Court explains why appearance bonds and cancellation of attendance warrants are not bail. Further custody of named accused after PMLA cognizance required recourse to the Special Court rather than automatic arrest.

Bail Conditions
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaPrevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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Why the Court reached its conclusions2022 INSC 690 · [2022] 10 SCR 351

Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation and Another — 2022 INSC 690 · [2022] 10 SCR 351

The Court explains why liberty protection must connect arrest necessity with proportionate attendance process. Workable conditions and timely adjudication preserve that protection beyond the initial release decision.

Regular Bail
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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Why the Court reached its conclusions2023 INSC 683 · [2023] 11 SCR 313

Mohammad Wajid and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others — 2023 INSC 683 · [2023] 11 SCR 313

The Court explains why the robbery and insult allegations had to disclose their particular statutory ingredients. The surrounding circumstances supported quashing despite the separate possibility of an intimidation allegation.

Quashing FIR
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Penal Code, 1860
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Why the Court reached its conclusions2020 INSC 524 · [2020] 9 SCR 245

Mukesh Singh v. State (Narcotic Branch of Delhi) — 2020 INSC 524 · [2020] 9 SCR 245

The Court explains why overlapping official roles did not automatically destroy investigative authority. Actual bias, procedural safeguards and the evidence still required evaluation in the individual prosecution.

Investigation
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
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