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FIR Against Man Accused of Assaulting Doctor Quashed; Community Service at Same Hospital Ordered: Delhi High Court
In a case dealing with offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act, the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against a man accused of assaulting a doctor, after both parties settled the matter amicably.…
Centre Pulled Up for Failing to Respond to Pleas on Implementation of Rights Under Transgender Persons Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has strongly criticised the Central Government for failing to respond to three long-pending petitions seeking enforcement of statutory rights under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The petitions were filed by Riya Sharma, Aarav Singh, and Raghav P R in the years 2017 and…
Inquiry Initiated Against Personnel for Violating Inter-State Arrest Guidelines: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently examined serious allegations of violation of inter-State arrest protocols under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, after two individuals, allegedly minors aged 15 and 17, were picked up from Delhi by Rajasthan Police without informing the local police or following due legal process.…
Death Penalty of Woman Convicted for Killing NRI Husband Commuted, Life Term of Accomplice Confirmed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the conviction of Ramandeep Kaur, a 38-year-old British national, and her co-accused Gurupreet Singh alias Mitthu for the murder of NRI Sukhjeet Singh, but commuted her death sentence to life imprisonment, citing that the case does not meet the “rarest of rare” standard necessary…
'Homemaker's Contribution Invaluable': Compensation Enhanced by ₹3.15 Lakh in Accident Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, while hearing an appeal in a motor accident compensation case, has enhanced the compensation amount awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, citing the need to acknowledge the significant economic and social contribution of homemakers. The ruling was delivered by the Bench of Dr.…
Preparing Joint Consent Memo to Search Both Accused Violates Mandatory Requirement Under Section 50 NDPS Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling on procedural safeguards under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, has held that each accused person must be separately informed of their legal right under Section 50 of the NDPS Act. The Court stressed that issuing a joint memo of consent…
Release Under Section 436A CrPC Not Automatic Even When Offence Doesn't Involve Death Penalty: Delhi High Court
In an important clarification on the scope of Section 436A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), the Delhi High Court has ruled that release on bail under this provision is not automatic, even in cases where the alleged offence does not carry the death penalty. The Court emphasized that judicial discretion remains…
Bank of India Order Classifying Naresh Goyal's Loan Account as 'Fraud' Quashed: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling that reinforces the principles of natural justice in banking procedures, the Bombay High Court has quashed a fraud classification order and show cause notice issued by the Bank of India against Naresh Jagdishrai Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, for failing to follow due process before branding…
Warning of Costs for Filing Petitions Without Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court
In a strongly worded judgment, the Delhi High Court has deprecated the growing trend of filing writ petitions in matters where jurisdiction clearly lies with the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The Court warned that it may soon begin imposing costs, even when such petitions are withdrawn, to deter this misuse…
Inimical Relationship Between Victim and Accused Requires Cautious Evaluation; Acquittal in Molestation Case Upheld: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a judgment reaffirming the need for judicial caution in evaluating testimony where animosity exists, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld the acquittal of an accused, Rajesh Kumar, in a molestation case. The Court observed that when the victim admits to having non-cordial or inimical relations with the…
