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Third Party Can Challenge Quashing of Criminal Cases with SLP Under Article 136: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed a critical principle: a third party can file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) under Article 136 of the Constitution against the quashing of criminal proceedings. This landmark interpretation reinforces the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring substantial justice. Below, Read more…

By Firuz Khan Legal Services LLP, ago
Supreme Court Ruling: Consensual Relationship Breakup Cannot Justify Criminal Prosecution

Supreme Court: Breakup of Consensual Relationship Cannot Justify Criminal Prosecution

The Supreme Court of India recently quashed criminal charges against a man accused of sexual assault under the false pretence of marriage, emphasizing that the breakdown of a consensual relationship cannot be criminalized. Consensual Relationships Cannot Be Criminalized In a significant ruling, the bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Read more…

By Firuz Khan Legal Services LLP, ago