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AAP MLA’s 7-Year Sentence in Assault Case Not Suspended; Court Finds Prima Facie Response to Criticism Was Violent: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has refused to suspend the seven-year imprisonment of Chaitarbhai Damjibhai Vasava, a sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), who was convicted for assaulting and extorting forest officials in connection with forest land encroachment. The court’s decision was made on August 24, 2026,…
Public Authority Not Obliged to Collect Information From Private Body for Furnishing It to an Applicant: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). The Court held that a public authority is not legally bound to collect information from a private body in order to fulfill an RTI applicant’s request. This ruling provides clarity on the…
Police Non-Compliance With Section 105 BNSS Videography Mandate for Search and Seizure Flagged: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) recently raised serious concerns regarding the non-compliance of police authorities with the statutory requirements laid down under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The court observed that the police failed to adhere to the mandatory procedure…
Suo Motu PIL Initiated for Welfare of Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta; Plan Sought to Address Paper Leaks and AI Disruption: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has taken a significant step by initiating a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) focused on the welfare of the new generations—Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta. The court has directed the concerned authorities to submit a detailed status report and action plans to address critical…
Man Accused of Abetting Suicide Granted Bail After Court Notes He Was Only Supporting His Sister, Not Threatening the Deceased: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has granted bail to a man accused of abetting a woman's suicide. The court, in its order, noted that the alleged threat made by the applicant had no direct connection to the tragic incident. The court emphasized that the applicant was only taking his sister's side during a dispute between the…
Future Prospects Must Be Included in Accident Compensation; Award Enhanced to Rs 8.81 Lakh: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has recently delivered a landmark judgment in a road accident claim case, emphasizing the importance of including future prospects in the calculation of compensation for accident victims. The court increased the total award from Rs 5.89 lakh to Rs 8.81 lakh, taking into account future income…
Absence of Injuries Raises Doubt Over Rape Allegation Against Five Accused; Four Acquitted and 22-Year-Old's Conviction Set Aside: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has delivered a significant judgment in a 1998 gang rape case, acquitting four of the five accused persons convicted earlier by a trial court. The court observed that if five accused had committed the offence of rape one after another, there should have been some injuries on the victim's body. The…
Alleged Attempt to Influence and Intimidate Judge: Conduct of Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Referred for Contempt: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has taken a significant step by initiating contempt proceedings against Gonda Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal following serious allegations that she tried to influence a judicial officer involved in a longstanding land dispute case. The case, which has been pending for nearly 30…
Consumer Dispute Under Negotiable Instruments Act: Appellate Court Dismisses Case and Modifies Sentence
In a recent case heard by the Additional Sessions Judge at Saket Courts, New Delhi, the appellant, proprietor of Q.S. Transport, challenged the conviction and sentence passed against him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The court ultimately dismissed the appeal but modified the…
Defamation Proceedings Against Sudarshan TV Anchor Suresh Chavhanke Stayed: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court has recently issued a significant order to stay the ongoing proceedings against Sudarshan TV anchor Suresh Khanderao Chavhanke in a criminal defamation case. The court's decision came while hearing a petition filed by Chavhanke, challenging the summoning order passed by the trial court in connection…
