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Rape Conviction Overturned as Court Notes 8-Month Delay and Lack of Evidence of Forcible Detention: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 8th November 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad set aside the conviction of Amgothu Vinod in a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant was convicted by the…
Relief Denied to Law Student Caught Cheating in Semester Exam, Citing Profession’s Nobility: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to quash the disqualification order imposed on a law student who was found cheating during an examination. The student, enrolled in the first year of the BA LLB program at Panjab University, was caught with objectionable material during the exam,…
Sexagenarian Released After 10 Years Due to Conviction Under Wrong POCSO Provision; Victim's Compensation Enhanced: Patna High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Patna High Court has ordered the release of a man in his sixties who was previously convicted by a Sessions Court for the rape of his 12-year-old niece. The court held that the Sessions Court had incorrectly applied a provision of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,…
Accused Entitled to Access Digital Documents in Prosecution Records While Ensuring Victim's Privacy: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has emphasized the right of the accused to access important documents, including digital evidence such as CCTV visuals, that are part of the prosecution records, provided such documents do not infringe upon the privacy of the victim. This ruling was made by Justice A.…
Sentencing Considers Misuse of Social Media and Journalistic Credentials by Terrorists to Incite Violence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has modified the sentences of two women convicted in a UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) case, Hina Bashir Beigh and Sadiya Anwar Shaikh, after considering the role of modern communication tools like encrypted platforms and social media in the commission of terrorist activities. The…
Rape Charges Against Live-In Partner Quashed After 22-Year Relationship: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has quashed rape charges against Satish, who had been in a live-in relationship with the complainant for 22 years. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by Satish and dismissed the case, which had been registered against him under…
Future Prospects Must Be Considered in Motor Accident Compensation for Self-Employed and Fixed Salaried Individuals: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the issue of compensation for dependents in motor accident claims, specifically addressing the inclusion of future prospects for individuals on a fixed salary. The judgment has significant implications for claimants seeking fair compensation for the loss…
Investigating Agency Directed to Inform Centre About Foreign Agency's 'Suspicious' Survey Allegedly Affecting Muslim Community's Sentiments: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the Internal Security Investigation Team (ISIT) to inform the Central Government about a "suspicious" survey allegedly conducted by the Princeton Survey Research Associates (PSRA), a foreign agency, without necessary sanction from the Indian government. The court was hearing a plea…
Offering Flowers at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Allowed, Must Be Purchased from Farmers and Sold at Fair Prices: Bombay High Court
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has granted permission for the Shri Saibaba Sansthan, Shirdi, to resume the practice of offering flowers to Sai Baba at the temple. This practice had been suspended due to complaints of extortion and issues related to the sale of flowers at inflated prices. The court,…
Nominee Entitled to Bank Deposits After Account Holder's Death, But Subject to Succession Laws: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Manoj Kumar Sharma, directing the Bank of Baroda to release the amounts from the Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) of his deceased mother, who passed away in February 2020. The court held that as the nominee named in the FDR accounts, the…
