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'Excessive Delay Rendered Trial Meaningless, Violates Article 21 Rights Of Accused': 23-Year-Old Tree Felling Case Quashed: Rajasthan High Court
The Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings for offences under the Forest Conservation Act and the Rajasthan Forest Act that had been pending for 23 years. The case involved allegations against several individuals, including labourers, contractors, and officers of the Public Works…
Breath Analyzer Test Not Conclusive Evidence Of Alcohol Consumption; FIR Quashed: Patna High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Patna High Court has reiterated that a breathalyzer test alone is not conclusive proof of alcohol consumption and cannot form the sole basis for criminal prosecution under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, presiding over the case, emphasized that authorities…
Shocking Dowry Harassment: Woman Poisoned, Case Heard: Patna High Court
The case revolves around a petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to quash an order of cognizance passed by the S.D.J.M. (Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate), Gaya, in a complaint case under Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act…
'Conduct Unbecoming Of AG's Office': Anticipatory Bail Denied To Ex-Advocate General In 'NAN Scam' Case: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant development, the Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Satish Chandra Verma, the former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, in connection with his alleged involvement in the 'Nagarik Apurti Nigam' (NAN scam). This case highlights concerns over the misuse of constitutional…
Suspension Of Sentence Denied In POCSO Case; Court Stresses Parity & Legal Procedure In Bail Decisions: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), the Jharkhand High Court dismissed an application for the suspension of sentence in the case involving Subhankar Das (Appellant) and the State of Jharkhand (Respondent). The case, which concerns serious allegations under…
Section 91 CrPC | Accused Cannot Be Compelled To Obtain Case-Related Documents From Authorities Via RTI: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that an accused should not be compelled to resort to the Right to Information Act (RTI) to obtain documents related to their case, especially when an application is filed under Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The Court emphasized that the…
Assault On Public Servant Not An Offense Unless They Are Lawfully Discharging Duties: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that an offence under Section 353 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), which pertains to assault or use of criminal force against a public servant, cannot be made out unless the public servant is acting lawfully or performing a duty imposed by law. The Court made these…
Tribunal Cannot Compound Openly Committed Building Violations; Demolition Order Upheld: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has reaffirmed that unauthorized constructions cannot be validated simply by paying compounding fees, even if a considerable time has passed since the violation. The Court held that the failure of competent authorities to take timely action in preventing such…
Educated Litigants Must Monitor Their Cases, Responsibility Doesn’t End With Paying Lawyer’s Fee: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court emphasized that educated litigants must actively monitor their litigation and that their responsibility extends beyond merely signing the lawyer’s fee cheque. Justice Girish Kathpalia made it clear that the duty of an educated litigant is to remain engaged with the…
Child Care Leave Is A 'Privilege Leave', Not An Absolute Right; State Not Obligated To Grant Full 120 Days: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified that Child Care Leave (CCL) is akin to privileged leave and, as such, cannot be claimed as an unfettered right. The Court emphasized that while CCL can be sanctioned for a maximum period of 120 days, the decision to grant such leave lies entirely within…
