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Calcutta High Court Denies Quashing of Criminal Proceedings for Alleged Loan Fraud: “Mens rea Cannot Be Scrutinized at This Juncture; Disputed Facts Must Be Tried”

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition seeking quashing of proceedings under Sections 420, 406, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. The Court held that…

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Rawlaw July 16, 2025

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Calcutta High Court Acquits Appellant of Cheating Charges Under Section 420 IPC: “No Evidence of Inducement or Delivery of Property” — Conviction Set Aside for Lack of Mens Rea and Corroboration

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court allowed the criminal appeal and set aside the conviction and sentence under Section 420 IPC. The Court held that the essential ingredients of the…

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Rawlaw June 18, 2025

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