No Bar on Quashing Criminal Proceedings Even After Filing of Charge Sheet

No Bar on Quashing Criminal Proceedings Even After Filing of Charge Sheet: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court reaffirmed that there is no restriction on quashing criminal proceedings even after a charge sheet has been filed. A bench consisting of Justices PS Narasimha and Pankaj Mithal stated this while dismissing a domestic cruelty case against the accused, observing that no new allegations surfaced after the charge sheet was filed, and …

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Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

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As of Monday, July 1, 2024, India will witness the implementation of three new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These will replace the long-standing Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively. The Centre reassures the …

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Zero FIR and Online Complaints: New Criminal Laws Effective

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Starting July 1, India will see the implementation of three new criminal laws aimed at modernizing the justice system. These laws will introduce Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR), online police complaint registration, electronic summons, and mandatory videography of crime scenes for serious crimes. These changes are part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya …

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Comprehensive Legal Guide: Filing a Police Complaint in India

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In the complex tapestry of India’s legal system, the process of filing a police complaint stands as a pivotal point where citizens engage with the machinery of justice. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the legal intricacies governing the initiation of complaints, elucidating the statutory provisions, procedural guidelines, and inherent rights enshrined within the Indian …

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Punjab and Haryana High Court orders Police to compensate to a man for filing baseless FIR against him

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The Punjab and Haryana Court recently directed the State Police of Punjab to pay ₹10,000 for compensation to a man against whom a baseless first information report (FIR) was filed in a drug case. Justice Rajbir Sehrawat passed the order after noting that the arrested person (petitioner) had been harassed and made to bear expenses …

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