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Police Ordered To Submit Action-Taken Report On Preventing Misuse Of 'Spy Cameras' To Record Women In Malls, Hotels: Telangana High Court
In a matter deeply concerning women's privacy and safety, the Telangana High Court has directed the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) to file a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) regarding steps taken to implement a Circular issued in March 2025 that seeks to curb the unauthorised use of spy cameras in…
Verdict Deferred In Criminal Case As Magistrate Fails To Provide Copy Of Order Rejecting Accused's Plea To Reopen Evidence: Kerala High Court
In a key development under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Kerala High Court has intervened in a cheque dishonour case by directing a Magistrate Court to defer the pronouncement of judgment for two weeks. The order came after it was found that the Magistrate had posted the matter for final judgment the very…
'Remained Uncooperative': Ex-MLA Dharam Singh Chokker's Plea Challenging ED Arrest in PMLA Case Rejected: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling concerning the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhokker, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a high-profile real estate scam involving alleged misappropriation…
GST Department Can't Access Lawyer's Computer Device Without His Presence or Consent: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment, has firmly cautioned the GST Department against opening or accessing the computer devices of advocates without their presence or consent, stating that such actions amount to a serious breach of attorney-client privilege and professional confidentiality. The ruling was…
Plea for FIR Against Delhi Art Gallery Over Exhibition of 'Offensive' MF Husain Paintings on Hindu Deities Rejected: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, has dismissed a petition filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva seeking the registration of an FIR against the Delhi Art Gallery and its Directors over the alleged public exhibition of two offensive paintings by renowned Indian artist MF Husain depicting Hindu deities. The…
Actor Abhishek Bachchan's Personality Rights Protected; Unauthorised Use of His Name, Image or Voice Restrained: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling safeguarding the personality rights of individuals in the entertainment industry, passed an interim injunction in favor of Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, restraining several entities from unauthorized commercial exploitation of his name, voice, image, and other…
Bail Granted To Man Convicted Under POCSO Amidst Legal Twists: Delhi High Court
In a recent case before the Delhi High Court, the appellant Rihan challenged his conviction and sentencing under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The judgment being contested was passed by the Additional Sessions Judge on 26 March 2025,…
CWC Directed to Hand Over Baby to Parents Who Were Victims of Surrogacy Scam: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, the Telangana High Court directed the Child Welfare Committee to return custody of a baby girl named Hiya to the couple who had been raising her since birth. The judgment came in light of the couple being victims of a fraudulent surrogacy procedure…
Excessive, Civil Death': Dismissal of Constable for Taking 2-Hour Nap While on Duty Quashed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the dismissal of a CRPF constable who was removed from service for allegedly sleeping during duty hours. The Court observed that the punishment of dismissal, in the given context, was shockingly disproportionate and equated such excessive punishment to a form of "civil…
Married Daughter Can't Be Excluded from Family for Compassionate Appointment: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court in a significant decision reaffirmed the right of a married daughter to be considered under the compassionate appointment scheme in government service. The Court observed that mere marital status cannot be the basis to exclude a daughter from the definition of “family” for determining…
