2024 SCC Vol. 10 Part 3
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Ss. 235(1) and (2) — Reopening of judgment of conviction: As per S. 235, a judgment of conviction, held
Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
Delhi High Court dismisses Amtek Group promoter’s petition to quash his arrest and remand orders in money laundering case
It is not the petitioner’s case that he was not supplied with the grounds of arrest at the time of the arrest and prior to the remand being sought. The remand application was detailed, and contained, effectively the same set of facts as were stated in the grounds of arrest.
Chairman, MD, ED, of private banks are public servants; Telangana HC allows prosecution of officials under Prevention of Corruption Act
The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Hyderabad, failed to appreciate the facts and circumstances and held that respondents are not public servants and accordingly exonerated them from offences under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
‘Corruption can erode trust in institutions’; Gujarat HC denies anticipatory bail to AMC Ward Inspector booked for disproportionate assets of Rs. 2.75 crores
“Corruption can seep into many aspects of society, creating a ripple effect of negative consequences.”
Insolvency Resolution Professional is not ‘public servant’ under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: Delhi High Court
“Whether the Insolvency Resolution Professional is a public servant or not according to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code or Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 or Section 21 of Penal Code, 1860, is purely the domain of the legislature and if required, the legislature may carry out necessary amendments to the legislations.”
How Trial for offences under IPC would be affected if Sanction for offences under PC Act is declined? SC Highlights
“Sanction contemplated under Section 197 of the CrPC concerns a public servant who ‘is accused of any offence alleged to have been committed by him while acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duty’ whereas, the offences contemplated in the PC Act, 1988 are those which cannot be treated as acts either directly or even purportedly done in the discharge of his official duties.”
Karnataka High Court sets aside orders sanctioning prosecution of 3 persons alleged to have provided luxury amenities to Sasikala during her detention in jail
The State Government had issued the impugned orders to sanction prosecution against the petitioners under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
2023 SCC Vol. 1 Part 2
Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 — S. 174(2)(c) — Scope of: First part protects any right, privilege, obligation, etc. under
Know Thy Judge- Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
by Sucheta Sarkar†
Supreme Court |Handing over cash to a public servant would be considered “proceeds of crime” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
Supreme Court: In a case wherein the appeal challenged the final judgment and order passed by the High Court of
Explained| “Known source of income” under Section 13(1)(e) of PC Act, 1988 means the sources known to the prosecution or the accused?
Supreme Court: The bench of Dinesh Maheshwari and JB Pardiwala*, JJ has explained the true import of Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention
Del HC | Imprisonment awarded under PC Act reduced considering the minimum sentence provided at the time of commission of offence
Delhi High Court: Sunil Gaur, J., reduced the sentence of imprisonment awarded to the appellant for the offences under Section 7 and
Necessary to prove twin conditions of ‘demand’ and ‘acceptance’ of bribe in a case under PC Act; appellant acquitted for failure thereof: SC
Supreme Court: A bench comprising of A.M. Sapre and Indu Malhotra, JJ. allowed an appeal filed against the judgment of Delhi High