The Indian Supreme Court ruled that courts cannot take cognisance in money laundering cases under PMLA without first hearing the accused person.
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Delhi HC Rules Magistrates Cannot Discharge Accused at Section 251 CrPC Stage in Summons Cases
The Delhi High Court held that a magistrate in a summons case cannot discharge the accused at the Section 251 stage and must proceed to trial.
Supreme Court Ruling: Mens Rea Must Be Established for Section 307 IPC Conviction
The bench held that the gravity of injury alone cannot prove intent to kill and therefore cannot sustain a murder attempt charge.