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.
Juristic Person Cannot Have Mens Rea: SC Quashes Criminal Case Against HDFC Bank
