In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India quashed criminal proceedings against HDFC Bank, emphasizing that a juristic entity like a bank cannot possess “mens rea,” or criminal intent, which is an essential component for proving most offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justice B.R.
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