Why the Court reached its conclusions2008 INSC 785 · [2008] 10 SCR 379
The Court explains why narcotics presumptions depended on reliable foundational proof. Deficiencies in recovery, confession evidence and preservation of the physical material undermined the conviction assessed in the appeal.
EvidenceConstitution of IndiaCustoms Act, 1962Indian Evidence Act, 1872Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
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The Court explains why documentary access depends on the prosecution stage and the purpose of the request. Seized records, complaint material and unused document lists therefore receive distinct treatment.
EvidenceBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2022 INSC 756 · [2022] 6 SCR 382
The Court explains why the PMLA framework could be upheld only with its statutory foundations and safeguards. Criminally derived proceeds, regulated powers and unresolved individual remedies retain their separate significance.
TrialCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2024 INSC 637 · [2024] 8 SCR 955
The Court explains why a laundering bail assessment required supported foundational facts. Its reasoning distinguishes statements obtained during existing PMLA custody and limits on using a coaccused's account without independent support.
Regular BailCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2025 INSC 160 · [2025] 3 SCR 1
The Court explains why investigation had not supplied a sufficiently individual criminal role for the relatives concerned. The distinct domestic violence proceedings required a sensitive assessment and separately confined relief.
Quashing Criminal ProceedingsCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaDowry Prohibition Act, 1961Indian Penal Code, 1860Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2025 INSC 202 · [2025] 2 SCR 622
The Court explains why the demand to withdraw suits contradicted the actual litigation record. That impossible premise and earlier adjudicated accusations exposed the property prosecution as absurd and malicious.
Quashing Charge SheetCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Penal Code, 1860
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