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22 Years Later, Attempt to Murder Conviction in House Trespass Case Overturned Citing 'Shaky' Evidence: Patna High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 29 March 2023, the Patna High Court has overturned the conviction of Haresh Yadav, who had earlier been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the Trial Court for an alleged attempt to murder during a house trespass incident that took place in May 2003. The High Court…
POCSO Act | Bail Cannot Be Denied to Accused Merely Because Victims Were Traumatised: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, on 27 August 2025, granted regular bail to four accused in a case involving allegations of sexual harassment of minor girls. The Court emphasized that bail cannot be denied solely on the…
Section 5 of Limitation Act Applicable to Revision Pleas Under Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Act: Patna High Court
In a landmark judgment safeguarding gender equality under Article 14 of the Constitution of India, the Delhi High Court, in the case of Ms Archana VERSUS Union of India & Others, has strongly criticized the Central Government's discriminatory approach in denying appointment to a qualified female candidate despite the…
Shortcomings in Medical Services Across State Flagged, Affidavit Sought on Steps for Better Facilities: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, through a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, has initiated suo motu public interest litigation (WPPIL No. 27 of 2024) on the deteriorating state of healthcare services in the State. The matter arose after media reports,…
Suspension Period Spent in Gainful Private Practice to Be Treated as Leave, Employee Not Entitled to Salary: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a case involving allegations of medical negligence and service conduct, a Division Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar held that the suspension period of an employee who was gainfully engaged in private practice during that time should be treated as…
State's Home Secretary Directed to File 'Personal Affidavit' on Number of Custodial Deaths Since 2018: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant development concerning human rights and State accountability, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the Secretary, Department of Home, Prison and Disaster Management, Government of Jharkhand, to file his personal affidavit regarding the number of custodial deaths in the State from 2018 onwards. The…
Liquor Shop Allotment in Densely Populated Market Prima Facie Violates Articles 21 & 47 of Constitution: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant development, the Rajasthan High Court has raised serious constitutional concerns over the allotment of a liquor shop in a densely populated market area of Jaipur. The case arises from a petition filed by Sadhana Shivhare, a liquor shop license holder, who challenged a directive issued by the State…
Allegations of False Promise of Marriage Unsustainable When Victim Is in Subsisting Marriage: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court, through Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, granted conditional bail to a police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman over several years under the false promise of marriage. The accused, Mahesh V.M, is currently serving as a Sub-Inspector in the Kerala Armed Police Battalion. The bail was granted…
'Men-Only' Reservation in Air Force Flying Posts Unjustified, Eligible Women Must Be Appointed: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment promoting gender equality in the Armed Forces, directed the Central Government to appoint a woman candidate, Ms. Archana, as an Air Force (i) Flying Officer, ruling that vacancies not specifically earmarked for men must remain open for both genders. Recruitment Notification…
Police Directed to Probe Allegations of Sexual Assault and Blackmail Leading to Student's Suicide at Medical College: Calcutta High Court
In a recent order dated August 27, 2025, the Calcutta High Court, comprising Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Md. Shabbar Rashidi, directed the police to re-investigate an alleged case of sexual assault and blackmail that culminated in the death of a minor. The Court was hearing M.A.T. 1393 of 2025 in the matter of…
