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Supreme Court judgments on Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

502 judgments, latest first, from 2018 to 2026. Listed when the Supreme Court Reports file the judgment's headnote under this Act, as printed at the start of the headnote. Judgments that only mention it in passing are not listed.

Sections
Section 2 6Section 125 8Section 161 10Section 167 16Section 173 12Section 190 6Section 195 6Section 197 12Section 200 6Section 227 10Section 311 6Section 313 8Section 319 25Section 362 7Section 378 17Section 386 5Section 389 12Section 391 5Section 397 12Section 401 6Section 432 8Section 437 6Section 438 26Section 439 28Section 482 144
Topics
Quashing of FIR (Section 482 CrPC / 528 BNSS) 267Examination of accused (Section 313 CrPC) 42Statements before a Magistrate (Section 164 CrPC) 24Discharge of the accused (Sections 227, 239 CrPC) 23Maintenance (Sections 125, 127 CrPC / 144 BNSS) 36Anticipatory bail 103
M/s Celestium Financial vs A. Gnanasekaran Etc.
SC · 8 April 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 2612 : 2025 INSC 804
Issue arose as regards the maintainability of an appeal under proviso to s.372 CrPC against order of acquittal in a case instituted upon a private complaint u/s.138 Negotiable Instruments Act, by treating the complainant…
Biswajyoti Chatterjee vs State of West Bengal & Anr.
SC · 7 April 2025
[2025] 5 S.C.R. 425 : 2025 INSC 458
Whether the allegations against the appellant, as they stand, constitute an offence, u/ss.376(2)(f), 417 and 506 IPC; and whether the case of the appellant is fit for discharge u/s.227 CrPC, 1973.
G.V. Adhimoolam & Ors. vs The Inspector of Police & Anr.
SC · 4 April 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 2484 : 2025 INSC 681
Matter pertains to the sustainability of the order passed by the High Court rejecting the petition of the appellants seeking quashing of complaint against them.
State (NCT) of Delhi vs Rajeev Sharma
SC · 3 April 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 617 : 2025 INSC 456
Issue arose whether the term imprisonment for a term “not less than 10 years” in clause (i) of the proviso (a) to s.167(2) Cr.P.C would include an offence where the punishment of 14 years of imprisonment is prescribed, b…
Vinay Aggarwal vs The State of Haryana and Ors.
SC · 2 April 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 497 : 2025 INSC 433
In the instant case, the Single Judge of the High Court directed that the investigation be handed over to CBI. Whether the order of the Single Judge of the High Court is sustainable.
Satbir Singh vs Rajesh Kumar and Others
SC · 1 April 2025
[2025] 5 S.C.R. 1 : 2025 INSC 416
Matter pertains to the correctness of the order passed by the High Court whereby it set aside the order of the trial court summoning respondents as additional accused for facing trial along with the principal accused.
Akhilesh vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
SC · 28 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1431 : 2025 INSC 431
Whether the High Court was justified in setting aside the trial court’s summoning order.
R. Shashirekha vs State of Karnataka and Others
SC · 27 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1217 : 2025 INSC 402
Issue arose as regards the order by which High Court allowed the petition of the respondents thereby quashing FIR and further investigation under ss.34, 306, 420, 506 of Penal Code, 1860.
Rekha Sharad Ushir vs Saptashrungi Mahila Nagari Sahkari Patsansta Ltd.
SC · 26 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1189 : 2025 INSC 399
Whether the complaint filed by the respondent-Credit Co-operative Society under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of a cheque allegedly issued by the appellant in favour of the respondent,…
Yadwinder Singh vs Lakhi Alias Lakhwinder Singh & Anr. Etc.
SC · 26 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1407 : 2025 INSC 420
Whether the High Court was justified in setting aside the order of the Trial Court issuing summons u/s.319, CrPC against the private respondents.
Jothiragawan vs State Rep. By The Inspector of Police & Anr.
SC · 24 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 951 : 2025 INSC 386
Whether the criminal proceedings against the appellant-accused ought to be quashed.
Ranjit Sarkar vs Ravi Ganesh Bhardwaj and Others
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1448 : 2025 INSC 415
Whether in the instant case, the Judicial Magistrate in terms of s.256, Cr.PC was justified in dismissing the complaint for default vide order dated 16.04.2021.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma vs State of Gujarat & Ors.
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 32 : 2025 INSC 350
Does the decision in Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. [2013] 14 SCR 713 create an absolute rule that a preliminary inquiry must be conducted in every case before the registration of an FIR.
Vishnoo Mittal vs M/s Shakti Trading Company
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 41 : 2025 INSC 346
Whether the High Court was justified in relying upon P. Mohan Raj case which held that the immunity granted by the moratorium order issued under Section 14, IBC can only be obtained by a Corporate Debtor and not by a nat…
Yuvraj Laxmilal Kanther & Anr. vs State of Maharashtra
SC · 7 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 502 : 2025 INSC 338
Issue arose as to whether the High Court was correct in dismissing the revision application filed by the appellants assailing the order of the trial court dismissing their discharge applications u/s.227 CrPC.
Jamin & Anr. vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
SC · 6 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 638 : 2025 INSC 330
(i) Whether the High Court was right in exercising its revisional jurisdiction for the purpose of setting aside the order of the Trial Court rejecting the second application preferred by the respondent no.2 u/s.319 of th…
M/s Shri Sendhur Agro & Oil Industries vs Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
SC · 6 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 714 : 2025 INSC 328
Issue arose whether a complaint filed u/s.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, can be ordered to be transferred from one court to the other having territorial jurisdiction to try the offence in exercise of powers u/s.4…
Suresh vs State Rep. By Inspector of Police
SC · 4 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 317 : 2025 INSC 318
Whether the High Court was correct to uphold the conviction and life imprisonment granted by the Trial Court.
K.S. Mehta vs M/s Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt. Ltd.
SC · 4 March 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 1 : 2025 INSC 315
Whether the High Court was justified in dismissing the petitions filed under Section 482 CrPC for quashing of criminal proceedings.
Rajnish Singh @ Soni vs State of U.P. and Another
SC · 3 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 303 : 2025 INSC 308
Matter pertains to the liability of the appellant to be prosecuted for committing rape upon the complainant by giving her a false promise of marriage; and the correctness of the order passed by the High Court dismissing…
Sudershan Singh Wazir vs State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
SC · 28 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1416 : 2025 INSC 281
Issue arose as regards the correctness of orders passed by the High Court staying the discharge of the accused and directing him to surrender before the trial court.
Union of India Thr. I.O. Narcotics Control Bureau vs Man Singh Verma
SC · 28 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1534 : 2025 INSC 292
Issue arose whether the contours of s.439 CrPC permit the grant of compensation by the High Court to the appellant for alleged wrongful confinement for four months in a matter of possession of narcotic substances.
Pradip N. Sharma vs State of Gujarat & Anr.
SC · 28 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 2091 : 2025 INSC 291
The High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous application of appellant praying for quashing of the FIR registered u/ss.409, 219 and 114 of IPC and also rejected the appellant’s prayer for anticipatory bail.
Radhika Agarwal vs Union of India and Others
SC · 27 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1331 : 2025 INSC 272
Challenge to the constitutional validity and the right of the authorized officers to arrest under the Customs Act, 1962 and the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (GST Act).
The State of Chattisgarh vs Ashok Bhoi Etc.
SC · 27 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1785 : 2025 INSC 256
Whether the High Court was justified in allowing the criminal appeal preferred by accused-respondent and dismissing acquittal appeal preferred by the State, thereby acquitting both the accused persons.
Suneeti Toteja vs State of U.P. & Another
SC · 25 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 918 : 2025 INSC 267
Whether, in light of the facts and circumstances of this case and the position of law apropos to the sanction for prosecution, the High Court ought to have exercised its powers u/s.482 of the CrPC to quash the charge-she…
Subhelal @ Sushil Sahu vs The State of Chhattisgarh
SC · 18 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 636 : 2025 INSC 242
High Court denied regular bail to the appellant for offences punishable under Sections 420, 201, 120-B read with Section 34, Penal Code, 1860. On facts, appellant, if entitled to bail. Factors relevant for considering ap…
In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail vs -
SC · 18 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1588 : 2025 INSC 239
The first issue is whether the power to grant remission can be exercised without the convict or anyone on behalf of the convict applying to the appropriate Government for a grant of remission. The second issue is about t…
Jaideep Bose vs M/s Bid and Hammer Auctioneers Private Limited
SC · 18 February 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 234 : 2025 INSC 241
Whether the High Court was justified in dismissing the petition filed by the appellants challenging the initiation of the criminal proceedings against them for the offences u/ss.499 and 500 IPC.
Suman Mishra & Ors. vs The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
SC · 12 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 534 : 2025 INSC 203
Whether the High Court erred in finding that there were specific allegations in the FIR and Chargesheet even after dropping the charge of Section 376, IPC in order to maintain the criminal proceedings against the Appella…

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