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Cyber Crime Involving Impersonation Of Law Enforcement Officials Threatens Public Confidence,Court Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Tabrej, a man accused in a significant cyber fraud case involving financial extortion and impersonation of a law enforcement officer. The petitioner was involved in a fraudulent scheme, where a person posed as an officer of the Delhi Crime…
Customs Can Clone Data Of Seized Electronic Devices As Per Statutory Procedure, Need Not Retain Devices Throughout Prosecution: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to clone the required data from electronic devices seized during investigations of smuggling and other violations, instead of retaining the entire device throughout the prosecution process. This ruling was given by a division bench…
Would Send Wrong Signals To Society: Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Film Director Accused Of Rape, Clicking Obscene Pics: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court recently refused to grant anticipatory bail to Sanoj Kumar Mishra, a film director, who was accused of sexual exploitation and rape by a young woman he allegedly lured with promises of making her a heroine in a film. The case brings to light the serious allegations of…
Does Hyperlinking Defamatory Article Lead To Fresh Defamation Case? Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently dealt with a significant issue of defamation laws concerning the act of hyperlinking defamatory content. The case was brought by Ruchi Kalra, the co-founder of OFB Tech Private Limited (OFB), a rapidly growing startup, against the media outlet The Morning Context. Kalra filed a ₹2 crore…
Court Upholds Divorce After Wife Claims Husband Has No Interest In Sex, Only Keen On Spirituality: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court upheld the grant of divorce to a woman, citing mental cruelty and emotional neglect by her husband. The case revolved around a claim made by the wife that her husband was more focused on spiritual practices, including regular visits to temples and ashrams, than on their…
Prior Enmity Can Indicate Motive But Also Raise Possibility Of False Accusation: Supreme Court Acquits Man In 30-Year-Old Murder Case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a man in a 30-year-old murder case, citing the possibility of false accusations due to prior enmity between the accused and the deceased. The court emphasized that although enmity could establish a motive for a crime, it also creates room for…
Bail Granted in Rape Case, Highlights Delay in FIR and Consensual Relationship Leading to Failed Marriage Promise: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, under the judgment of Justice Sanjeev S. Kalgaonkar, has granted regular bail to Thakur Singh, the applicant, in connection with a rape case filed against him. The case pertains to an alleged offence registered under Section 376, 376(2)(n), 450,…
Unconditional Withdrawal Of Prior Petition Filed U/S 11 Of A&C Act Bars Subsequent Petition On Same Cause Of Action: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has ruled that if a petition for the appointment of an arbitrator is withdrawn without the liberty to file a fresh petition, any subsequent petition on the same cause of action will be barred. The judgment emphasizes the application of Order 23 Rule 1(4) of the…
Justice Served: Court Doubles Compensation for Rape Survivor, Boosting Hope for Minor Victims Under POCSO Act: Gujarat High Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on March 28, 2025, the High Court of Gujarat has enhanced the compensation awarded to a minor rape victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections. The case, filed under R/CR.A/2637/2023, was initially heard by the…
S.482 CrPC | Courts Duty Bound To Examine Overall Circumstances To Probe Malicious Intent In Criminal Cases: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, in a recent ruling, quashed an FIR lodged against a group of individuals, stating that the criminal proceedings were initiated maliciously in the guise of a civil dispute. The court's judgment emphasized the importance of preventing the misuse of the criminal justice system…
