December 15, 2012

In corruption case, even if dept gives clean chit, court can still convict accused

In corruption case, even if dept gives clean chit, court can still convict accused.

Dept clean chit not binding on court.
2012(8)scale 424

Haresh Raichura
15/12/12

Criminal cases between family, if compromised, can be quashed by HC

SC: Even if non compoundable criminal cases between family members can be quashed by HC in Sec. 482

Gian Singh v State of Punjab order dated 24/9/12 in SLP Crl 8989 of 2010 reported in 2012 (9) Scale 257

If police is not investigating properly and not recording statement of complainant- Remedy

If police is not investigating properly and not recording statement of complainant- Remedy is to apply to Chief Judicial Magistrate and also to apply to record statement of complainant.

SC case reference : Judgement dated 27/9/2012 in Cri Appeal 1496 of 2012 titled Ajay Kumar Versus State of Rajsthan also reported in 2012(9) Scale page 542 para 24

Haresh Raichura
15/12/2012