Gauhati High Court quashes criminal proceedings against a Managing Director for defamation, holding no vicarious liability under IPC without specific allegations of involvement.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that allegations of sexual exploitation by a public official, even if contested as consensual, require full trial; quashing not warranted at preliminary stage.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that criminal proceedings against developers in unauthorized colonies cannot commence without mandatory 15-day notice and intimation to Sub Registrar.
Kerala High Court holds that pending criminal proceedings do not automatically disqualify an applicant from receiving a standard Police Clearance Certificate.
Kerala High Court holds that pending criminal proceedings do not bar issuance of a Customized PCC; authorities must disclose case details transparently without outright denial.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Sections 145-146 CrPC where civil litigation over the same property is pending, reaffirming the principle that criminal law must not encroach on civil disputes.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR and criminal proceedings in a dowry case after mutual settlement, affirming judicial discretion under BNSS Section 528 and settled Supreme Court precedents.
Calcutta High Court holds that prolonged pendency of criminal proceedings cannot justify denial of promotion when performance is excellent and disciplinary enquiry was closed two decades ago.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes F.I.R. against petitioner after settlement with complainant, affirming judicial power to terminate proceedings even for non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC.