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‘Act Doesn’t Harm Public Order’: Anticipatory Bail Granted In Case Over Social Media Post On Pahalgam Attack: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Azaz Ahmad, who had been booked under Sections 353(3) and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges stem from a social media post allegedly questioning the government's accountability following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir.…
Interim Bail Of Asaram Bapu In Rape Case Extended Till August 12 Following Gujarat HC’s Final Order: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court on July 8, 2025, extended the interim bail of Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case. The extension is valid until August 12, 2025, and was granted on the basis of the petitioner's medical condition. Court Observes Gujarat High Court’s Previous Order The Division Bench…
‘Nobody Is Above Law’: Court Summons Ex-CPM MLA Rajesh In Criminal Contempt Proceedings: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has framed criminal contempt charges against R. Rajesh, a former Member of Legislative Assembly and Syndicate Member of the University of Kerala, for allegedly making scandalous remarks on social media targeting the judiciary. The charges were framed by Justice D.K. Singh on the basis of a…
Triple Tax On Unauthorised Construction Justified In Absence Of Proof For Deemed Permit: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, on June 11, 2025, dismissed a writ petition filed by A One Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. and its Managing Director Suseelan, challenging assessment orders and revenue recovery notices issued by the Sooranad South Grama Panchayat. The dispute arose over tax assessments levied on ten buildings allegedly…
Suspension Of Legislative Council Official Over Absence Of Ambedkar’s Photo At Constitution Day Event Stayed: Karnataka High Court
On July 8, 2025, the Karnataka High Court passed an interim order staying the suspension of K J Jalajakshi, Deputy Secretary in the Karnataka State Legislative Council. The suspension had been issued over allegations of misconduct during the Constitution Day function held on November 26, 2024, where it was alleged…
BNS Offences Can Qualify as Scheduled Offences Under PMLA After Repeal of IPC: Bombay High Court
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has held that offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, can be treated as “scheduled offences” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), despite the BNS not being explicitly listed in the PMLA's…
Courts Not Obligated to Order Child’s DNA Test for Paternity Merely on Mother's Consent; Must Safeguard Child’s Rights: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment concerning Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Bombay High Court ruled that even if a mother agrees to conduct a DNA profiling test of her child, the court must independently assess the best interest of the minor child before directing such a test. The Court emphasized that a…
Failure to Provide Police Force to Judge Executing Commission: SSP Directed to Appear Personally: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Bhanu Pratap and three others regarding alleged illegal encroachments and constructions on pond land in Village Katya, Tappa Haveli, Tehsil Khajni, District Gorakhpur. In an order dated 22 May 2025, a bench led by Justice JJ Munir had…
‘Committing Adultery’ Different from ‘Living in Adultery’; Maintenance Cannot Be Denied for One-Time Lapse: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a significant judgment under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, clarified the legal distinction between a wife “committing adultery” and “living in adultery”, a key factor in determining her eligibility for maintenance. The ruling came in the case titled Babul Khatoon & Ors. VERSUS…
State Can Blacklist Fraudulent Firm Without Statutory Power to Prevent Contractual Engagement: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that the power to blacklist a contractor lies inherently with the party allotting the contract and does not require statutory backing. This principle was reaffirmed in the case of M/S Soltown Infra Private Limited & Ors. versus Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd., where the Court…
