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 562 · [2025] 4 SCR 1715
The Court explains why omnibus dowry and instigation allegations could not replace a specific role. Separate residence acquired significance through the absence of particulars connecting the appellants to the alleged conduct.
Quashing Criminal ProceedingsCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2025 INSC 31 · [2025] 1 SCR 230
The Court explains why a disputed conveyance did not disclose deception of the complainant. Criminal relief could follow without resolving the pending civil suits concerning title.
Quashing FIRIndian Penal Code, 1860
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
Read entry →Why the Court reached its conclusions2025 INSC 571
The Court explains why alleged shell company arrangements and continuing technical participation required further inquiry. Trading history and an unpaid dues explanation did not resolve those financial allegations at the quashing stage.
Quashing FIRCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973Indian Penal Code, 1860Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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