The Dadri lynching case underscores limits on executive power, as courts reject withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 CrPC, reaffirming constitutional safeguards and prosecutorial independence.
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MANIFESTLY PERVERSE BAIL ORDER SET ASIDE BY SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court annulled a manifestly perverse bail order, holding that ignoring prior bail cancellation and witness murder undermines fair trial and judicial discretion.
CRIMINAL REVISION DOES NOT ABATE ON DEATH
The Supreme Court ruled that criminal revisions by informants do not abate on death, allowing victims to assist courts under revisional jurisdiction provisions of the CrPC.
ARAVALLI HILLS DEFINITION AND MINING FREEZE
Supreme Court approves uniform Aravalli definition, halts new mining leases, and strengthens environmental safeguards to combat illegal mining across Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Delhi.
HIGH COURTS CANNOT QUASH CHEQUE BOUNCE CASES
Supreme Court holds High Courts cannot quash cheque dishonour cases by pre-trial enquiry, reaffirming presumptions under Sections 138 and 139 NI Act.
FORMER CJI GAVAI APPOINTED AMBEDKAR CHAIR AT NALSAR
Former CJI B R Gavai’s appointment as Dr BR Ambedkar Chair Professor at NALSAR Hyderabad strengthens constitutional law research and social inclusion initiatives.