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Does Section 17A PC Act shield a public servant accused of demanding a bribe?
Tejaram vs State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not apply to a demand of illegal gratification since such an act is unrelated to any official recommendation or decision.
Can a High Court grant bail without considering video evidence identifying the accused?
Nagendra Ray vs. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail orders granted by the Patna High Court for failure to consider video footage and witness statements identifying the accused in a murder case.
Can gravity of allegations alone justify denying bail when investigation is complete?
Mahesh Chandra Joshi vs. State of Rajasthan and Mukesh Pathak vs. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court granted bail to two accused in the Jal Jeevan Mission tender fraud, holding that completed investigation, voluminous record, and prolonged custody warranted their release subject to conditions.
Can a POCSO FIR filed during custody battle be quashed as abuse of process?
'R' vs 'E' & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed a false POCSO FIR filed by a mother against the father during a custody dispute, restored custody to the father, and mandated psychological expert evaluation before arresting a parent accused under POCSO in matrimonial cases.
Can courts declare investigation complete and grant default bail under UAPA?
The State of Maharashtra & Anr. vs. Momin Moiuddin Gulam Hasan @ Moin Mistri & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court's order granting default bail to UAPA accused persons, holding that the second extension of time for filing the charge sheet was legal and the investigation was not complete.
Can a public servant be convicted of corruption without proof of any financial gain
Khanindra Kr. Dutta vs. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court ruled that a public servant cannot be convicted of corruption under Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act without proof of pecuniary advantage.
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