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UP Government's 'Zero Tolerance' Stand Questioned After Two Contradictory Revenue Orders Surface: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the Uttar Pradesh Government’s handling of a revenue dispute involving contradictory orders. The Court questioned the sincerity of the Government’s declared ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy against corruption after discovering two conflicting orders issued in the same…
Duty to Report Foreign National's Stay Under the Foreigners Act Lies on the 'Keeper' of the Premises, Not Every Trustee: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has recently ruled that criminal liability under the Foreigners Act, 1946, cannot be imposed solely on a trustee of an institution without a specific statutory role. The Court emphasized that mere association with an organization does not make a person responsible for…
Standing Guard to Facilitate Rape Attracts Common Intention Liability Under Section 34 IPC; Conviction in 1984 Case Upheld: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in 1984 Gang-Rape Case Introduction to the Case and Legal Principles The Allahabad High Court has upheld the conviction of two men involved in a 1984 gang-rape case, asserting that standing guard to facilitate the offence constitutes participation under Section 34 of the Indian…
Representation to DM Cannot Substitute Pre-Conversion Declaration in Schedule-I Format Under Section 8 of the UP Anti-Conversion Law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently clarified the legal requirement under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, that any person intending to convert their religion must submit a pre-conversion declaration in a specific prescribed format. The Court emphasized that a mere…
Fair Hearing Must Prevail Over Expeditious Disposal; Ex Parte Order Against Wife Quashed: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has emphasized that the right to a fair hearing is fundamental, even in cases that demand speedy disposal. The Court clarified that while it is important to resolve matrimonial disputes quickly, this should not come at the expense of a party’s opportunity to present their case. The Court set…
Externment of SDPI Worker Quashed; Mere Protest Against Babri Masjid Demolition and Central Government Decisions Not Sufficient: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has recently issued a landmark judgment by quashing the externment order against Firoz Abdul Wahab Khan, a leader of the Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI). The Court held that merely participating in protests and sloganeering against the demolition of Babri Masjid and opposing Central…
Town Vending Committee Elections Not Halted Over OBC Reservation Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently declined to intervene in the ongoing elections for the Town Vending Committee (TVC), despite petitions challenging the decision of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to treat two street vendors as general category candidates instead of OBC candidates. The Court emphasized that…
Two UAPA Accused Granted Bail After 12 Years in Jail; Slow Trial Held to Violate Article 21: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to two accused persons under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), marking a significant decision that highlights the importance of timely trial proceedings. The Court emphasized that the prolonged incarceration of the accused for nearly 12 years without a…
Directions Issued on LADC Scheme After Considering Lawyers' Objections: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued important administrative directions to District Legal Services Authorities and Judicial Officers across Punjab to enhance transparency and enforce the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System effectively. These directions come in response to multiple concerns raised by…
"Don't Be Nosy Parkers": FIR Quashed; Police Reprimanded for Investigating Marriage of Consenting Adults: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently emphasized that police investigation into the marriage decisions of consenting adults is not only inappropriate but also a violation of their fundamental rights. The Court made this clear while quashing an FIR filed against a married man accused of kidnapping a woman to force her…
