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False Promise, Real Consequences: Trial Ordered in Alleged Forceful Abortion and Rape Case: Calcutta High Court
In a deeply concerning case of alleged forceful abortion and rape, the Calcutta High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by Md. Noor Alam seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings initiated against him under Section 417 and Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in Rajabagan Police Station Case No. 106…
Court Upholds Prosecution of Husband for Unnatural Intercourse and Cruelty Under 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act in Matrimonial Dispute: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant verdict on 06 May 2025, dismissing an application filed by one Imran Khan @ Ashok Ratna seeking to quash criminal proceedings against him in Criminal Case No. 525 of 2023, related to allegations of cruelty, dowry harassment, and unnatural sexual acts with his wife. The…
Supreme Court Issues Notice in NALSA vs. Union of India Case, Next Hearing on May 19, 2025
In a significant development concerning the criminal justice and legal aid framework, the Supreme Court of India on May 5, 2025, issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), marking the initiation of judicial scrutiny in Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 162 of…
Rustication Of BITS Pilani Student Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Suspended For Non-Compliance With UGC Rules: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court, while hearing a petition filed by a second-year female student of BITS Pilani, passed an interim order suspending her rustication, citing that the college failed to comply with Regulation 8 of the UGC Regulations, 2015. Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy ruled that mandatory procedural safeguards…
'Constructive Res Judicata' Applies To Writ Proceedings Too, Clarifies Court: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a key ruling, has clarified that the principle of Constructive Res Judicata, though not strictly applicable under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) to writ proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution, will nevertheless apply in a broader sense to prevent misuse of judicial process…
'Legally Irreconcilable',Court Rejects Pleas By Ex-MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya, Others Seeking Both Quashing And Clubbing Of FIRs: Rajasthan High court
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a batch of petitions filed by former State Cabinet Minister and Congress MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya, his relatives, and supporters, seeking quashing of 13 FIRs registered against them. The Court held that the pleas were mutually contradictory—while the petitioners sought quashing of…
MNREGA Workers Not Covered As 'Employees' For Compensation Claims Under EC Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant judgment, has held that a person engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) is not eligible for compensation under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923. The Court ruled that MNREGA workers do not fall under the legal…
Long Custody Alone Not Enough For Bail If Drug Seizure Is Substantial, Says Court While Refusing Relief In Alleged Racket: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused bail to 17 accused individuals allegedly involved in a large and organized drug racket under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The accused were arrested in connection with a 2020 FIR that revealed their role in a massive narcotic operation…
10 Years After Incident, Railways Ordered To Pay ₹8 Lakh To Man Who Lost Leg Falling From Train: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has directed the Railway Department to pay ₹8 lakh as compensation to a man who sustained grievous injuries resulting in the amputation of his left leg. The incident occurred in 2015 when the appellant, Varun Jindal, fell from a moving train after losing his balance due…
Minor Survivor’s Testimony Seals 3-Year Sentence Under POCSO Act for Sexual Assault During Night Stay: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court on 2nd May 2025 upheld the conviction of Shri Tarsis Wanniang, a resident of Seinduli village, West Khasi Hills, for committing sexual assault on a 15-year-old minor girl, under Section 7/8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case was heard by Hon’ble…
