Probe can’t be thwarted by quashing FIR if materials show prima facie case: SC, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court has said when a First Information Report (FIR) alleges dishonest conduct by an accused and materials disclose commission of a cognisable offence then the investigation cannot be thwarted by quashing the FIR. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said it was trite law that an FIR was not an […]
Delhi HC dismisses Maliwal’s plea seeking quashing of charges in corruption case, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a plea by Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal challenging framing of charges against her under the anti-corruption law for allegedly abusing her official position when she was Delhi Commission for Women chief in appointing people associated with the AAP to different posts in the women’s rights body. Justice […]
Shashi Tharoor moves SC for quashing of defamation case filed over ‘scorpion’ remark, ET LegalWorld
Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court’s refusal to quash a defamation case filed against him over his “scorpion sitting on a Shivling” remark made allegedly about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, Tharoor’s plea was mentioned before the CJI D.Y. Chandrachud-led Bench, when it was rising after […]