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Supply of Police Papers to Accused Is ‘Epitome of Fair Trial’; Charges Framed Without S. 230 BNSS Compliance Quashed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has strongly reiterated that supplying copies of the police report and relied-upon documents to an accused is not a procedural formality but the very epitome of a fair trial. Holding that non-compliance with this mandatory requirement vitiates the trial, the Court quashed charges framed…
Refusal to Quash Alleged ₹85 Lakh Bitcoin Fraud Case; Police Permitted to Continue Further Investigation: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings in a cyber fraud case involving alleged inducement to invest in bitcoin trading, holding that an order permitting further investigation after submission of a final report does not suffer from any illegality. The Court also ruled that criminal…
₹1 Lakh Costs Imposed for Frivolous Execution-Stage Challenge to Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has imposed ₹1 lakh as costs on a judgment debtor for repeatedly raising frivolous objections at the execution stage of an arbitral award that had already attained finality up to the Supreme Court of India. The Court held that such conduct amounted to a clear abuse of process and was barred by the…
Court’s Permission Required for Further Investigation After Filing of Final Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important ruling clarifying the limits of police powers during criminal investigation. The Court held that once a final report is filed, the police cannot on their own conduct further investigation and must mandatorily seek prior permission from the concerned court under…
Advocate Rebuked for Character Assassination of Rape Victim, Court Says It Is ‘Violative of Woman’s Dignity U/Art 21’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised the conduct of an advocate who attempted to portray a rape survivor as a “woman of easy virtue” while arguing a criminal appeal. The Court warned the advocate to exercise restraint and responsibility while making submissions and held that such pleadings violate a woman’s…
₹1 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Man Wrongfully Arrested by Police Without ‘Credible Information’: Allahabad High Court ‘
The Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the meaning of manufacturing process under the Factories Act, 1948, especially in cases involving storage of goods in refrigerators. The case arose from a dispute between Madhu Malti Enterprises and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation regarding…
Acquittal of Accused in POCSO Case Upheld as Victim’s Evidence Found Inconsistent and Untrustworthy: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court examined an appeal filed by the State of Karnataka challenging the acquittal of two accused persons in a sexual offence case involving a girl who was claimed to be a minor. The case arose out of an incident dated 25 April 2022, where serious allegations were made under the POCSO Act, 2012 and…
₹1 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Man Wrongfully Arrested by Police Without ‘Credible Information’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently awarded Rs. 1 Lakh to Sunil Kandu @ Sunil Kumar Gupta, who was wrongfully arrested and detained by the Uttar Pradesh police in 2017. The petitioner approached the Court claiming that his fundamental right under Article 21 had been violated, as he was arrested without credible evidence…
Do Not Disclose Sexual Assault Victim’s Name or Address in Status Reports or Documents, Court Directs Police: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued strict directions to the Delhi Police to ensure that the name, parentage, and address of victims of sexual assault are never disclosed in any status report or documents filed before the Court. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma emphasized that these instructions must be followed in strict…
Delay in Pension Case Draws Court’s Displeasure; Interest Reduced to 6% for Retired Municipal Employee: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently delivered a judgment in favor of Gulzar Ahmad Khan, a retired municipal employee from Baramulla, regarding his long-pending retiral benefits. The case arose after the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir challenged a 2025 decision of the writ court that had directed…
