abuse of process
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Bombay High Court slams criminal contempt plea against sitting judges as gross abuse of process — “Contempt jurisdiction cannot be invoked against judicial officers for acts done in discharge of judicial functions”, petition dismissed with caution

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal contempt petition filed against a sitting and a former Additional Sessions Judge, holding that the petition was wholly misconceived and constituted…
February 24, 2026
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Supreme Court of India upholds prosecution of pharma manufacturer for Schedule M violations — “Non-maintenance of manufacturing records attracts Section 18(a)(vi) read with Section 27(d); limitation is three years”, appeal dismissed

Court’s decision The Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal filed by a pharmaceutical manufacturer and its partners seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.…
February 24, 2026