Supreme Court framed a four-step test under Section 482 CrPC/Section 528 BNSS to guide High Courts on quashing petitions, ensuring justice and preventing abuse of process.
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RESERVED CANDIDATES BARRED FROM MIGRATING TO GENERAL SEATS
The Supreme Court held that reserved candidates availing age relaxation cannot migrate to general category seats if recruitment rules impose an explicit bar, setting aside the High Court’s ruling.
ARTICLE 226 CANNOT QUASH CHARGESHEET AFTER COGNIZANCE
Supreme Court ruled that Article 226 cannot quash charge-sheets after cognizance; remedy lies under Section 528 BNSS, restoring a writ petition dismissed by Bombay High Court.
SUPREME COURT DIRECTS ECI ON AADHAAR VOTER ID
The Supreme Court of India directed the Election Commission of India to accept Aadhaar as the twelfth ID proof in Bihar SIR, ensuring inclusion in Bihar Election rolls.
DELHI COURT RESTRAINS JOURNALISTS IN ADANI DEFAMATION CASE
Delhi court restrained journalists from defamatory reporting against Adani Enterprises, citing civil defamation law while balancing Article 19(1)(a) freedom of speech and corporate reputation.
GULFISHA FATIMA CHALLENGES DELHI HC BAIL DENIAL
Gulfisha Fatima challenges Delhi High Court bail denial in Delhi riots conspiracy case before the Supreme Court, raising key issues under UAPA, IPC, and Article 21 liberty concerns.