SC Directions on Cataloguing Witnesses, Documents & Objects in Judgments

Posted inCriminal law
In Manojbhai Jethabhai Parmar ( Rohit) v. State of Gujarat [2025 INSC 1433], the Supreme Court issued directions to all the trial courts aiming to institutionalize a standardized format for cataloguing witnesses, documentary evidence, and material objects. These directions intend to facilitate better comprehension and immediate reference for all stakeholders, including the Appellate Courts.

In Corruption Cases, Police Can Freeze the Bank Account of the Accused under CrPC

Posted inCriminal law
The Supreme Court, in The State Of West Bengal v. Anil Kumar Dey [2025 INSC 1413], held that the police and investigating agencies have the power to freeze the bank account of a person under Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) or Section 106 of the BNSS, when a proceeding is initiated against them under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act).

Bail Applicants Must Disclose Criminal Antecedents and Prior Pleas before the Supreme Court

Posted inBail & Related matters
In Kaushal Singh v. The State of Rajasthan [2025 INSC 871], the Supreme Court directed that every High Court in the country should consider incorporating a provision in their respective Rules, similar to the one framed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Such a provision mandates that every bail application must state whether a similar plea has been moved before the Supreme Court and, if so, the result thereof.

Cheque Dishonour Case Must be Filed at the Place of the Payee’s Home Branch

Posted inNegotiable Instruments
Complaints relating to dishonour of account payee cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be instituted only before the court that has jurisdiction over the branch of the bank where the payee maintains their account ( the home branch of the payee), observed the Supreme court in Jai Balaji Industries Ltd. and Ors. v. M/s HEG Ltd [2025 INSC 1362].