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State Criticised for Mechanical Appeal in POCSO Case; Court Notes Counsel Didn’t Read Basic Provisions and Orders Departmental Enquiry: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a State appeal filed against the conviction of Shashikant Jogi, observing that the appeal was prepared in a mechanical manner without understanding the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Court noted that the State failed to consider…
High Court Rejects Request to Re-Examine Complainant in Rs. 2.4 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case – What It Means for Justice! - High Court of Uttarakhand
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to Re-examine Complainant Rejected by High Court In a recent case heard by the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital, the court has dismissed an application filed by the Petitioner, Lalit Singh Bisht, seeking the quashing of an order passed by the…
Bail Cancellation and Modification Pleas in Anisur Rahaman Murder Trial Rejected; Court Flags Concerns over Fair Trial and Hostile Witnesses: Supreme Court
In a charged and extended hearing on Wednesday, the Supreme Court refused two critical applications linked to the high-profile murder trial of SK Md. Anisur Rahaman. One application sought cancellation of his bail, while the other requested relaxation of his movement restrictions. The bench, while maintaining a firm…
Plea Challenging Enquiry into Allegedly Fake 2000 Sale Agreement Rejected; Authorities Directed to Expedite Probe: Rajasthan High Court
A tense atmosphere filled Courtroom No. at the Rajasthan High Court on 18 November, when Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand dismissed a petition challenging an enquiry into a disputed property document. The case, which began as a disagreement over a sale agreement, soon revealed deeper concerns about truthfulness, forged…
Bail Rejected in Commercial Quantity NDPS Case; Court Says “Drug Traffickers Inflict Deadly Blow on Youth”: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has once again emphasised the serious threat posed by drug traffickers while rejecting the bail plea of a 27-year-old accused, Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar. The Court observed that narcotics offences cause immense damage to youth and society, and therefore strict legal safeguards under…
Penalty Imposed on Woman Officer for Taking Leave to Care for Her Children Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside the penalty imposed by the Union of India on Assistant Section Officer Ritu Ravi Prakash, who was punished for remaining absent from duty after her repeated requests for Child Care Leave (CCL) were denied. The Court held that the punishment imposed for her absence was excessive,…
Serious Lapses Flagged; Man Acquitted After 15 Years in Jail for Delhi Murder Case Involving Elderly Couple: Supreme Court
In a dramatic development, the Supreme Court on Monday set aside the conviction of Raj Kumar @ Bheema, who had already spent more than fifteen and a half years in jail for the 2008 Sukhdev Vihar murder case. The bench expressed deep concern over the investigative lapses, stating that the case was marred by “serious…
Misuse of POCSO Act Undermines Its Objective; Trial Courts Must Act Against Individuals Filing False Complaints: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has raised serious concern over the growing misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice B. Pugalendhi observed that many adults lodge false complaints under the Act to settle personal or political scores, which ultimately weakens the true purpose for which the…
RERA Tribunal Possesses Both Appellate and Revision Powers; Interest Payable Only After Pre-Deposit under Section 43(5): Allahabad High Court
The case revolves around multiple RERA Appeals filed against orders of the Adjudicating Officer and the Regulatory Authority regarding the grant of interest to homebuyers. The Appellate Tribunal had earlier passed orders on these appeals, which were challenged in the High Court. The court reviewed the powers of the…
Magistrate Cannot Issue Warrant for Non-Appearance After Service of Summons in DV Act Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a significant ruling concerning proceedings under SECTION 12 of the PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that coercive methods such as arrest warrants cannot be used merely because a respondent fails to appear. The Court stressed that unless the…
