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1. Introduction The recent decision of the Supreme Court of India in the Vadodara car crash case brings into sharp focus the evolving contours of bail jurisprudence , criminal liability under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) , and the judicial approach toward acts committed under intoxication . By dismissing the Gujarat government’s plea against bail, the Court reaffirmed foundational principles governing pre-trial liberty , while carefully distinguishing between culpable conduct and deliberate criminal intent . 2. Factual Matrix The case arose from a tragic incident dated March 14, 2025 , in Vadodara, Gujarat. A 23-year-old law student, Rakshit Ravish Chorasiya, allegedly drove a car under the influence of drugs and caused multiple collisions near Muktanand crossroads, Karelibaug . One woman, Hemali Patel, lost her life. Nine others sustained injuries. Eyewitness and video evidence suggested erratic behaviour, including the accused shouting “another round” post-collision. The accuse...

Legal Proceedings Initiated Against Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Cognizance Taken by PMLA Court A Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ranchi has taken cognizance of a prosecution complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against Hemant Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The complaint, comprising 5,500 pages, pertains to a money laundering case related to a land 'scam'. The central probe agency has also attached 8.5 acres of land in connection with the case. Detention and Extended Custody Hemant Soren, who was arrested on January 31, is currently detained at the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar, Ranchi. His judicial custody was extended till April 4 by the PMLA court on March 21. Additionally, on February 29, the Jharkhand High Court dismissed a petition filed by Soren seeking permission to attend the budget session of the state assembly. Allegations by the Enforcement Directorat...