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Magistrate Cannot Conduct Premature Mini-Trial on Civil Title While Deciding Section 175(3) BNSS Plea: Madras High Court (2026:MHC:4155)
In A. Chidambaram v. State (Crl.R.C. No. 919 of 2026, 2026:MHC:4155), the Madras High Court set aside a Judicial Magistrate's dismissal of a Section 175(3) BNSS complaint, holding that a pending civil dispute does not bar criminal investigation into forgery and fabrication.
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BNSS Section 223(1) Proviso Gives PMLA Accused Statutory Right to Relied-Upon Documents Pre-Cognizance: Madras HC (2026:MHC:4462)
In R. Anandha Ramakrishnan v. The Assistant Director, ED (2026:MHC:4462), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that under the first proviso to Section 223(1) of BNSS, an accused in a PMLA complaint has a statutory right to receive relied-upon documents at the pre-cognizance stage.
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Madras High Court Flags 2,423 Pending Corruption Cases, Directs State to Establish Dedicated Special Courts Under PC Act
In A. Shahul Hameed v. State of Tamil Nadu (Crl.O.P.(MD) No. 11066 of 2026), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that 2,423 pending graft cases cannot be treated as routine additional work for Principal District Judges, directing dedicated Special Courts and prosecutors.
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Madras High Court POCSO Quashing Order: Compliance Period Extended to 16 Weeks
The Madras High Court extended a compliance period from 12 to 16 weeks in a conditional POCSO quashing order. This case note explains the limited correction, the original conditions and wording that requires clarification.
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Verbal Abuse and Obscenity Under Section 296(b) BNS: Madurai Bench Quashes Charge Sheet
The Madurai Bench quashed charges after finding that the allegations lacked the ingredients of obscenity and the harassment offence invoked in the case.
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BNSS Section 91 Bond Is Not Bail: Madurai Bench Upholds Remand in Custodial-Death Trial
Madurai Bench upheld remand of accused police personnel in a custodial-death trial, ruling that appearance bonds under BNSS Section 91 did not automatically confer bail.
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UAPA Witness Protection Cannot Curtail Cross-Examination: Madras High Court Issues Section 44 Guidelines
The Madras High Court has issued detailed safeguards for granting witness anonymity under Section 44 of the UAPA. It held that witness protection must operate as a shield against threats and not as a prosecution tool to curtail the accused’s valuable right of cross-examination.
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Undertrial Bail Mandatory After 1/3 Sentence Served – Delhi High Court Issues Strict Directions
Delhi High Court orders strict implementation of bail for undertrial prisoners who served one-third sentence under BNSS Section 479. Key legal insights explained.
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