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Non-Bailable Warrant Against Ex-GUJSAIL CEO for Misusing State Aircraft Stayed: Gujarat High Court
In a recent order by the High Court of Gujarat, a Special Criminal Application was filed by Captain Ajay Chauhan, challenging the trial court’s decision to issue a warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation. This order, dated January 7, 2025, brings to light key aspects of Section 70 of the Criminal Procedure…
Slow Progress in Initial 90 Days Bars Extension of Investigation Period Under S.43D(2)(b) UAPA; Accused Entitled to Default Bail: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant ruling on 8th January 2025, the Uttarakhand High Court, comprising Hon’ble Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Hon’ble Justice Pankaj Purohit, delivered its judgment in the Criminal Appeal No. 495 of 2024. The case involved the appellants, Javed Siddiqui and another individual, who were challenging the…
Businessman Boby Chemmanur Denied Bail in Sexual Harassment Case: Kerala Court
In a significant ruling, a Kerala court has refused to grant bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur who was arrested in connection with a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actress. The Judicial First Class Magistrate -II, Ernakulam remanded Chemmanur to 14 days of custody. The court rejected Chemmanur’s defense…
Journalist Mahesh Langa Granted Bail in GST Fraud Case: Gujarat High Court
In a significant development, the Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to Maheshdan Prabhudan Langa, who was arrested in connection with an alleged GST fraud. The R/Criminal Misc. Application (for Regular Bail before Chargesheet) No. 22792 of 2024 was heard and decided on January 9, 2025, by Hon'ble Justice M.…
Court orders takedown of deepfake videos featuring Medanta Hospital, Dr. Naresh Trehan: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of GlobalHealth Limited and its chairman, Dr. Naresh Trehan, who were seeking urgent relief against the circulation of fabricated deep fake videos. The court directed the removal of these videos, which falsely portrayed Dr.…
Dual Crises Faces by Rape Survivor, Crime Wounds Her Dignity & Trial Forces Her To Relive Traumatic Experience: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order dated 7th January 2025, the Allahabad High Court denied the bail application of Arvind, the applicant involved in a grave case of rape, sexual abuse, and child exploitation. The case is registered under Sections 376(2)(N), 376(3), 328, 452, 323, 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 5L,…
Improper Rejection of Juvenility Claim Not Final Even in SC's Curative Jurisdiction; Fresh Plea Can Be Raised: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled on the issue of the plea of juvenility raised by Om Prakash (also known as Israel, Raju, and Raju Das), a convict who had been sentenced to death for the alleged murder committed in 1994. The Court's decision reaffirms the rights of juveniles involved in…
Supreme Court criticises issuance of bailable warrants in domestic violence cases
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently criticised the practice of issuing bailable warrants by trial courts in cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The Court made the remarks while dealing with a case where a magistrate court had issued a bailable warrant…
Cheque Dishonour, Court Overturns Conviction After Settlement, Imposes 15% Cost On Drawer For Failed Appeal: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Rajasthan High Court, the bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Garg set aside the conviction and sentence in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The case involved the petitioner, Omprakash Sundra, who had been convicted by the Additional…
NEET-PG 2024, Court Orders State To Conduct New Counselling For Vacant NRI Quota Seats: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the allocation of NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota seats in private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, questioned the seat matrix published by the State Government for the…
