Justice M.M. Sundresh (Supreme Court of India) (From the judgment in Dr. U.N. Bora, Ex. Chief Executive Officer & Ors. v. Assam Roller Flour Mills Association & Anr. )

Supreme Court Legal News Mere association/support with a terrorist organisation is not sufficient to attract Section 38/39 of UAPA.: SC held association/support have to be with intention of furthering the activities of a terrorist organisation. Thwaha Fasal v. Union Of India Decided on 28th October, 2021 For full textclick here

Justice M.M. Sundresh (Supreme Court of India) (From the judgment in Dr. U.N. Bora, Ex. Chief Executive Officer & Ors. Vs. Assam Roller Flour Mills Association & Anr.)

Supreme Court Legal News Vicarious liability as a principle cannot be applied to a case of contempt.: SC observes Dr. U.N. Bora, Ex. Chief Executive Officer & Ors. v. Assam Roller Flour Mills Association & Anr. Decided on 26th October, 2021 For full textclick here

Supreme Court Legal News Mere fact that the offence is covered under a ‘special statute’ would not refrain Supreme Court or the High Court, from exercising their respective powers under Article 142 of the Constitution or Section 482 Cr.P.C. : SC held while quashing criminal proceedings under SC/ST Act Ramawatar v. State of Madhya Pradesh Decided on 25th October, 2021 For full textclick here