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Lapses in Probe of Foreign National Minor’s Sexual Abuse Case Criticized, Police’s Delay Tarnished Nation’s Image: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a scathing criticism of the Bihar Police for their gross negligence in handling a sensitive case of alleged sexual abuse involving a minor foreign national. The Court, in its judgment, said that the lethargic and unprofessional conduct of the police throughout the process—from lodging…
Consolidation of Trial in 130 Investment Fraud FIRs Ordered: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the consolidation of over 133 criminal cases filed against Girdhar Singh Sodha, former Chairperson of Navjeevan Credit Cooperative Society, for alleged offences of cheating, criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of investor funds, and violations under…
Bail Granted in POCSO Gangrape Case After 4-Year Delay Without Trial, Court Criticizes Inaction: Calcutta High Court
On 10th April 2025, the Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sudipto Halder @ Babu @ Sudipta, who was in custody for nearly 4 years, 9 months, and 29 days, in connection with a case under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Sections 376D/34 of the Indian Penal Code…
Dying Declaration Need Not Be Addressed to Any Specific Person, Conviction for Brother’s Murder Upheld: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, the Orissa High Court held that a dying declaration does not necessarily have to be addressed to a particular person to be admissible. Even cries of agony by the victim, disclosing the assailant’s identity, can be treated as valid dying…
Unmarried Major Parents Have Right to Cohabit, Police Protection Granted to Interfaith Live-In Couple: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, on Tuesday, April 9, 2025, granted police protection to an interfaith live-in couple, after hearing a writ petition filed by their minor daughter, who alleged threats from the erstwhile in-laws of her biological mother. The couple has been living together since 2018, and their daughter is…
NHRC Proceedings Against KIIT University in Nepali Student Death Case Stayed: Orissa High Court
In a significant development, the Orissa High Court has granted interim relief to the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) by staying all proceedings initiated by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in connection with the alleged suicide of a female Nepalese student in February 2025. The student,…
Job Arrangement Alone Doesn’t Constitute Harbouring Without Supporting Evidence, Says Court While Quashing NDPS Case Against Accused: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered a verdict in the case of Crl.O.P.(MD)No.22599 of 2024, where it quashed proceedings against one of the accused, B. Karthick, in a major ganja smuggling case under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The petitioner was accused of harbouring…
Compensation Directed for Wrongful Tax Deposit by NOIDA Authorities Under Wrong Head Leading to Penalty Under Section 73 of GST Act: Allahabad High Court
Petitioner wrongly penalized due to NOIDA’s mistake in GST tax deposit In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has held that an assessee cannot be penalized for an error committed by a government authority. The Court directed the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to compensate the…
Acquittal of Five RSS Workers in JDU Leader’s Murder Reversed, Life Imprisonment Imposed: Kerala High Court
In a major development, the Kerala High Court has reversed the acquittal of five Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers and convicted them under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the murder of Deepak, an office-bearer of the Janata Dal (United) party. The Court sentenced all five convicts to life…
2024 Civil Judges Exam Put On Hold Pending Supreme Court’s Decision on Minimum Practice Requirement: Chhattisgarh High Court
In the matter of WPS No. 608 of 2025, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur considered a writ petition filed by Ms. Vinita Yadav challenging the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC). The issue concerns…
