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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Section 482 - Indian Penal Code -– Section - 376, 376(2) (n), 377, 504 & 506 -
- A consensual relationship turning sour or partners becoming distant cannot be a ground for invoking criminal machinery of the State. (CDJ 2025 SC 957)
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Indian Stamp Act, 1989 - Section 49 -
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Order 7, Rule 14 (3) read with Section 151- The Apex Court holds that an unregistered document affecting immovable property may be received as evidence of a contract in a suit for specific performance. (CDJ 2025 SC 807)
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Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - Sections 7 and 13(1) (d) read with Section 13(2) Stamp vendors are public servants under PC Act -
Stamp vendors across the country, by virtue of performing an important public duty and receiving remuneration from the Government for the discharge of such duty, are undoubtedly public servants within the ambit of Section 2(c)(i) of the PC Act. (CDJ 2025 SC 770)
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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – quash - Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Section 138 – dishonor of the cheques - vicarious liability - (CDJ 2025 SC 374) -
Non-executive and independent director(s) cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the NI Act unless specific allegations demonstrate their direct involvement in affairs of the company at the relevant time. The mere fact that Appellant(s) attended board meetings does not suffice to impose financial liability on the Appellant(s), as such attendance does not automatically translate into control over financial operations.
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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994 - Termination of Service of Women Judicial Officers - (CDJ 2025 SC 351)
While gender is not a rescue for poor performance, it is a critical consideration which must weigh for holistic decision-making at certain times and stages of a woman judicial officer. The Apex Court set aside the termination orders of the women Judicial officers.
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