Special criminal laws
NDPS, PMLA, POCSO, UAPA and cheque dishonour.
15 of the 21 judgments in our library on this topic: the ones other judgments here cite most, oldest first.
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21 March 1990 · 2 judges · cited by 2 judgments in this library
Raj Kumar Karwal v. Union of IndiaOfficers of the Department of Revenue Intelligence invested with police station officer powers under Section 53 of the NDPS Act are not 'police officers' under Section 25 of the Evidence Act, so confessions made to them are not barred.
On this path for: Section 53, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 36A(1)(d), NDPS Act, 1985; Sections 52 and 52A, NDPS Act, 1985
17 April 1998 · 5 judges · cited by 1 judgment in this library
P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE)By majority, Members of Parliament who took bribes and voted in Parliament are immune from prosecution under Article 105(2), but bribe givers and a non-voting Member are not; Members are public servants under the 1988 Act.
On this path for: Section 2(c)(viii), Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; Section 19(1), Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
21 July 1999 · 5 judges · cited by 3 judgments in this library
State of Punjab v. Baldev SinghAn officer searching a person on prior information must tell him of his right under Section 50 of the NDPS Act to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate; contraband recovered in breach cannot alone prove unlawful possession.
On this path for: Section 50, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 42, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 54, NDPS Act, 1985
8 April 2005 · 3 judges · cited by 2 judgments in this library
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Pawan KumarSection 50 of the NDPS Act applies only to a search of a person's body with its clothing and footwear, not to a bag, briefcase or other container the person is carrying.
On this path for: Section 50, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
9 January 2008 · 2 judges · cited by 1 judgment in this library
Kanhaiyalal v. Union of IndiaAn officer acting under Section 67 read with Section 42 of the NDPS Act is not a police officer, so a voluntary statement made to him can be used as a confession against its maker and alone sustain a conviction.
On this path for: Section 67, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 42, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 53, NDPS Act, 1985
9 July 2008 · 2 judges · cited by 2 judgments in this library
Noor Aga v. State of PunjabSections 35 and 54 of the NDPS Act, which place a reverse burden on the accused, are not unconstitutional, but the prosecution must first prove the foundational facts strictly; as recovery was not proved, the conviction was set aside.
On this path for: Section 35, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 54, NDPS Act, 1985; Section 52A, NDPS Act, 1985
29 October 2010 · 5 judges
Vijaysinh Chandubha Jadeja v. State of GujaratSection 50(1) of the NDPS Act obliges the empowered officer to inform a suspect of the right to be searched before a gazetted officer or Magistrate; this is mandatory, and 'substantial compliance' is not enough.
On this path for: Section 50, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
27 April 2012 · 3 judges · cited by 2 judgments in this library
Aneeta Hada v. Godfather Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd.A company must be arraigned as an accused before its directors, signatories or officers can be prosecuted under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; the same applies to Section 85 of the Information Technology Act.
On this path for: Section 141, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
11 October 2017 · 2 judges · cited by 1 judgment in this library
Independent Thought v. Union of IndiaException 2 to Section 375 IPC was read down so that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife who is below 18 years of age is rape; the question of marital rape of adult women was left open.
On this path for: Section 5(n), POCSO Act, 2012; Section 42A, POCSO Act, 2012
23 November 2017 · 2 judges · cited by 1 judgment in this library
Nikesh Tarachand Shah v. Union of IndiaThe Court declared Section 45(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, insofar as it imposed two further conditions for bail, unconstitutional as violating Articles 14 and 21, and remanded the bail matters.
On this path for: Section 45, Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002; Section 24, Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
29 October 2020 · 3 judges · cited by 1 judgment in this library
Tofan Singh v. State of Tamil NaduBy majority, officers invested with powers under Section 53 of the NDPS Act are police officers for Section 25 of the Evidence Act, and a statement recorded under Section 67 cannot be used as a confession at trial.
On this path for: Section 67, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985; Section 53, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985; Section 42, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
6 October 2023 · 2 judges
Ranjan Kumar Chadha v. State of Himachal PradeshSection 50 of the NDPS Act applies only to a search of the person, not of a bag he carries; as charas was found in the appellant's shoulder bag, non-compliance with Section 50 did not vitiate his conviction.
On this path for: Section 50, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985; Section 20, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
23 September 2024 · 2 judges
Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. HarishStoring or possessing child sexual exploitative material with the intent specified in Section 15 of the POCSO Act is an offence even without transmission; the High Court's quashing of the prosecution was set aside and the case restored to trial.
On this path for: Section 15, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012; Section 30, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012; Section 14, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
25 September 2025 · 2 judges
Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. BorcarThe Court restored a cheque bounce conviction set aside in revision, held that breach of Section 269SS of the Income Tax Act does not displace the Section 139 presumption, and issued guidelines for Section 138 cases.
On this path for: Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Section 139, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Section 118, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
7 September 2026 · 2 judges
Sanofi India Ltd. v. Central Bureau of InvestigationCriminal proceedings against a company for an offence requiring mens rea cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC merely because no natural person acting for it has been identified or arraigned; the Court also laid down a three-stage attribution framework.
On this path for: Section 141, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
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