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The Supreme Court quashed the convictions of two village officials, holding that the prosecution failed to prove a demand for a bribe. It also ruled that the sanction order was invalid because it was issued by an officer without the authority under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Allahabad High Court reinforces the strict one-year limitation period under Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, dismissing a contempt application filed seven years after the original order. The ruling underscores judicial compliance with statutory timelines, impacting litigants and government bodies seeking contempt remedies.
Calcutta High Court rules that a party's silence after notice and participation in arbitration proceedings before a designated court constitutes implied consent under Section 20 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The judgment reinforces party autonomy, allowing unilateral venue designation where the opposing party does not object and engages in the process.