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Sri Rajkumar Madki vs Dr. Shailendra Beldal

The Supreme Court ruled that a private individual can file a criminal complaint under Section 200 of the CrPC for offences punishable under Section 125-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The court held that the bar under Section 195 of the CrPC, which typically requires a public servant to file a complaint for certain offences, does not apply to this specific provision.

State of Karnataka v Prathik Parasrampuria — Election black money case

In a judgment delivered on 18 August 2026, the Supreme Court established nationwide guidelines to curb the influence of black money in elections, following proceedings regarding the 2014 Bellary Lok Sabha bye-election. The Court mandated that the withdrawal of election-related cases requires High Court approval, imposed a one-year deadline for investigations, and directed the Election Commission of India and governments to submit compliance reports by 18 November 2026.