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‘Disturbing Trend of Dragging Advocates’ FIR Against Accused’s Lawyer Who Filed RTI Seeking Information on Complainant Quashed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against advocate Pradeepkumar, who was accused of committing offences under Section 336(2), Section 336(3) and Section 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with Section 3(1)(r) and Section 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.…
Anticipatory Bail Denied to Movie Theatre Owner Accused of Stalking and Sexually Harassing Minor Student: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Manjunatha N, a 52-year-old cinema theatre owner accused of stalking, sexually harassing and intimidating a Class 9 student. The Court found prima facie material supporting the allegations and held that the statutory bar against anticipatory bail under…
Pending Stay-Vacation Application Does Not Excuse Non-Compliance, DIOS Held Guilty of Contempt: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has strongly reiterated that judicial orders remain binding and enforceable unless specifically stayed, modified, recalled or vacated by a competent court. The Court held that merely filing a stay-vacation or modification application does not suspend the operation of an existing court order.…
Power Under Section 311 CrPC Cannot Be Invoked to Fill Lacunae in Defence, Order to Recall Rape Victim for Cross-Examination Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that powers under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) cannot be used merely to fill gaps or lacunae in the defence case. The Court set aside a Tripura High Court order which had permitted further cross-examination of a rape victim after a delay of nearly four years.…
Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act Upheld, “Refer to Drawer” Cheque Return Held to Indicate Insufficient Funds and Blank Cheque Liability Valid: Delhi Sessions Court
The Court of Additional Sessions Judge-06, New Delhi District, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi, has dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Amit Dang and upheld his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The Court confirmed that issuance of signed blank cheques and their dishonour…
Weak Circumstantial Evidence Cannot Sustain Conviction, Two Men Acquitted in Uttarakhand Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has acquitted two men who were earlier sentenced to death in a 2012 rape and murder case from Uttarakhand, holding that the prosecution failed to prove a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence. The Court set aside the judgments of both the trial court and the Uttarakhand High Court…
Opportunity of Hearing to Accused Under Section 223 BNSS Does Not Mean Entire Evidence Must Be Supplied Prior to Cognizance: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified the scope of Section 223(1) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and held that although the accused must be given an opportunity of hearing before cognizance is taken by a Magistrate, this does not mean the complainant is required to provide the entire evidence…
Validity of Industrial Relations Code Amendment Allowing Existing Labour Forums to Continue Till New Tribunals Are Set Up Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 104(1A) of the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 and ruled that existing Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals can continue functioning until new tribunals are officially constituted under the new labour law framework. The Court…
FIR for Scheduled Offence Not Necessary for ED Investigation in CMRL Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered a major judgment clarifying the powers of the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002. The Court held that the Enforcement Directorate can begin investigation proceedings under the PMLA even if no FIR has been registered for a scheduled offence.…
Aadhaar Information Can Be Disclosed in Serious Forgery Cases With Safeguards, Accused Cannot Use Privacy as Shield: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has delivered a significant judgment regarding disclosure of Aadhaar-related information during criminal investigations involving allegations of forgery and fraud. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice R. Raghunandan Rao held that Aadhaar information can be…
