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Accused in POCSO Case, Courts Not Expected To Form Baseless Apprehension That Lawyer Will Act Illegally In Discharge Of His Profession: Kerala High Court
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27, 2024: In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala has quashed a directive issued by the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) in Thrissur. The case revolves around Chandra Mouli, accused of various offenses under Section 354-A(1)(i) of the Indian Penal Code, Sections 7, 8, 9(o) & 10…
Will Issue Rules To Regulate Judicial Officers' Conduct While Handling Digital Evidence Containing Sexual Explicit Material: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, May 27, 2024: The Kerala High Court, led by the Honourable Mr. Justice K. Babu, has established crucial guidelines for handling sexually explicit materials within the judiciary. This decision is part of an ongoing case involving the State of Kerala and well-known actor P. Gopalakrishnan @ Dileep. The…
Police Duty-Bound To Find Accused Across India, Produce Him In Court; 'Untraceable' Plea Not Permissible: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has taken a strong stance on the inaction of the police authorities in executing non-bailable warrants and proceedings under Sections 82 & 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case in question involves Smt. Vidya Singh as the…
No Blanket Order Can Be Passed To Deposit Licensed Firearms Before Elections: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court has overturned a blanket directive issued by the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate under the Firearms Act, 1959. This order had mandated all firearms license holders, including agriculturists, to surrender their guns, sparking a legal battle over individual…
Court Commutes Death Sentence Of Man Convicted For Repeatedly Committing Rape Upon 5-Yr-Old Step-Sister: Uttarakhand High Court
In a landmark ruling under the provisions of Section 376 AB IPC of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2018, a significant decision has been reached in a case involving the rape of a minor. The case centered around a minor girl named Shiksha, who bravely testified against her step-brother Janak for sexually assaulting…
Violation Of Bail Conditions Akin To Abusing Liberty Granted By Court: Kerala High Court Upholds Order Cancelling Bail
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala has cancelled the bail of Sobhain Sunny, who had been released under strict conditions in a case involving the NDPS Act and Juvenile Justice Act. This decision underscores the judiciary's firm stance on the violation of bail conditions and the importance of…
Storing & Circulating Indecent Videos Of Women Becoming A Serious Menace In Society: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on May 9, 2024, the Allahabad High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Justice Ajay Bhanot, dismissed the bail application of Mange @ Ravindra. The case pertains to Case Crime No. 997 of 2023 at Khurja Nagar Police Station, District Bulandshahar, involving serious charges under Section…
Court asks ICICI Bank Chairman to explain use of recovery agents despite Supreme Court bar: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Hon'ble Prashant Kumar, J., presiding over Court No. 91, heard the plea of Jasminder Chahal and 3 Others against State of U.P. and 2 Others regarding a complaint against ICICI Bank Ltd. and its officials. The application sought to quash an order and proceedings related to a complaint…
Judiciary Takes Action Against Delay in Trial Process: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development concerning judicial efficiency and expeditious trial proceedings, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench has taken a stern stance against prolonged delays in a specific case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolves around Mahmood Ahmad Siddiqui as the…
Heart Attack While Driving On Duty Is An 'Accident' For Claim Under Workman's Compensation Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati addressed a civil miscellaneous appeal under Section 30 of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. The appeal, numbered 33/2024, dealt with a crucial issue regarding the calculation of compensation for the family of a deceased employee. Case…
