In Union of India v. M/s Kamakhya Transport Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 805), the Supreme Court held that Indian Railways can recover penalties for misdeclared consignments even after delivery under Section 66 of the Railways Act, 1989. Overturning the Gauhati High Court, it clarified that the law sets no time limit for such recovery, and dues may be imposed before or after delivery if misdeclaration is detected.
In Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, 2025 INSC 810, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, while hearing a criminal appeal, sharply criticised the Bihar High Court for permitting involuntary narco-analysis tests and conducting a roving inquiry at the bail stage. The case arose when the Appellant, arrested along with co-accused for allegedly kidnapping, subjecting his wife... Read more » Read more »
The renewal of a passport when a criminal case is pending against an individual in India poses a complex and intriguing legal dilemma. The question before the constitutional courts is whether an accused can renew their passport like any other citizen without prior permission or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the trial court... Read more »
It is established that the authority granted by Section 438 of the CrPC is not to be used frequently. The authority must be used if it appears that an accusation was made with the intent to harm or humiliate the applicant by having him arrested. Consequently, bail cannot be ordered in advance of an arrest... Read more » Read more »
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