Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Despite Serious Allegations of Forgery and Conspiracy After One-Time Settlement Between Bank and Accused: Holds Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Would be an Abuse of Process in Predominantly Civil Disputes

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Despite Serious Allegations of Forgery and Conspiracy After One-Time Settlement Between Bank and Accused: Holds Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Would be an Abuse of Process in Predominantly Civil Disputes

Court's Decision: The Supreme Court set aside the impugned judgment of the High Court and quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellants. The Court observed that while allegations of forgery…
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Enhances Compensation After Finding Error in Deduction for Personal Expenses: “Deceased Treated as Married Instead of a Bachelor, Resulting in Incorrect Compensation Calculation” – Court Applies Supreme Court's Precedents for Future Prospects

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Enhances Compensation After Finding Error in Deduction for Personal Expenses: “Deceased Treated as Married Instead of a Bachelor, Resulting in Incorrect Compensation Calculation” – Court Applies Supreme Court’s Precedents for Future Prospects

Court’s Decision The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh reviewed the previous judgment and corrected the computation of compensation to align with the Supreme Court's precedents. The review…
Gauhati High Court Holds that De Novo Inquiry Against Retired Railway Employee Without Fresh Charges is Invalid; Orders Release of Rs. 2.04 Crore Retirement Benefits—“Disciplinary Proceedings Once Concluded Cannot be Reopened Without Following Due Process,” Rules Court

Gauhati High Court Holds that De Novo Inquiry Against Retired Railway Employee Without Fresh Charges is Invalid; Orders Release of Rs. 2.04 Crore Retirement Benefits—“Disciplinary Proceedings Once Concluded Cannot be Reopened Without Following Due Process,” Rules Court

Court’s Decision: The Gauhati High Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Guwahati Bench, directing the railway authorities to release the retirement benefits of a retired railway…