Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: December 2025

SUPREME COURT Police Can Freeze Bank Accounts Invoking S.102 CrPC In Cases Under Prevention Of Corruption Act: Supreme Court Cause Title: THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL VERSUS ANIL KUMAR DEY In an important ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 10) ruled that the police/investigating agencies are empowered to freeze the bank account of a person under Section 102 Code of Criminal Procedure (now Section 106 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)., against whom a proceeding is initiated under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (“PC Act”). Dismissing a challenge raised by a public servant accused of amassing assets disproportionate to known sources of income, the Court clarified that the general seizure powers under the CrPC operate independently and are not displaced by the special attachment mechanism provided in the PC Act. High Courts: ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT FIR Can't Be Quashed U/S 528 BNSS If Chargesheet & Cognizance Order Not Placed On Record: Allahabad High Court Case title - Vishwa Bandhu vs. State of U.P. and 3 Others The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed an application filed under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash an FIR noting that the Chargesheet and the cognizance order was not brought on record. A Bench of Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha held that a plea under Section 528 BNSS is not maintainable if the applicant challenges only the FIR without placing the charge sheet and the order of cognizance on record. The Court held so while relying on the Supreme Court's recent judgment in the case of Pradnya Pranjal Kulkarni vs. State Of Maharashtra & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 875. 'X' Posts On Pahalgam Attack 'Against PM', His Name Used Disrespectfully: Allahabad HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Singer Neha Rathore The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with an FIR lodged against her for allegedly making objectionable posts on social media regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pahalgam terror attack. A bench of Justice Brij Raj Singh observed that the 'X' Posts/tweets posted by Rathore were against the Prime Minister of India and that the PM's name had been used in 'disrespectful manner' in the alleged posts. SC's 2016 Verdict Exempts 'Sensitive' FIRs From Mandatory Online Uploading; 'Aggrieved Person' May Seek Copy From SP/CP: Allahabad HC Case title - Abhihita Misra vs State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Ministry Of Homes Civil Sectt. Lko. And Others Clarifying the procedure for obtaining a copy of First Information Report (FIR) in 'sensitive' cases where they are not uploaded online, the Allahabad High Court recently noted that in such cases, an "aggrieved person" can apply directly to the Superintendent of Police (SP) or Commissioner of Police, as the case maybe, seeking a copy of the FIR. HC referred to the exceptions carved out by the Supreme Court in its 2016 verdict in Youth Bar Association of India vs. Union of India and Another, which bars police from uploading FIRs related to sexual offences, insurgency and terrorism on the website of the State governments. 'Implementation Is Executive's Domain': Allahabad High Court Disposes PIL Claiming Laws Against Denigration Of Hindu Deities Are 'Ineffective' Case title - Hindu Front For Justice Thru. National Convenor Sharad Chandra Srivastava And 8 Others Vs. Union Of India, Thru. Secy. Ministry Of Home Affairs,Govt Of India,New Delhi And 5 Others The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Thursday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a review of the effectiveness of the current legal framework regarding the protection of Hindu deities and religious books from denigration. A bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Indrajeet Shukla observed that while the making or amending of laws lies strictly within the domain of the Legislature, the implementation of existing laws falls within the domain of the Executive. The petition specifically stated that the word 'Devta' included Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, Lord Bramha, Maata Sita, Goddess Durga, Devi Radha and Brahmins. Furthermore, the plea also sought protection against the burning and insulting of 'Sacred Books', including the Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti, Bhagvad Gita and Valmiki Ramayana. Therefore, a direction was sought for the State to review the effectiveness of Sections 295, 295A, 298, 153A, 153B and 505 of the IPC (now corresponding to Sections 196, 298, 299, 300 and 302 BNS). 'Distributing Bible, Preaching Religion No Crime': Allahabad High Court Pulls Up UP Police For Overreach In Conversion Case Case title - Ram Kewal Bharti @ Bablu And Others vs. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. And Others In a strongly worded order, the Allahabad High Court recently observed that the mere...

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: December 2025

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