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Supreme Court grants interim bail to Muslim poet accused of insulting Hindu Gods
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant development, has issued notice in a criminal appeal filed by Rakib Uddin Ahmed alias Neelabh Sourav against the State of Assam and another party. The petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No. 3592/2024 arose from the final judgment and order dated 22-02-2024 in AB No.…
Marriage Between Hindus Cannot Be Dissolved By Compromise In Proceedings U/S 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development concerning the dissolution of marriages under legal frameworks, the Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant verdict regarding the dissolution of marriages through compromise under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The case, titled "Rajni Rani vs. State of UP and…
Court orders police probe after lawyer forges court order: Delhi High Court
In a startling revelation, the Delhi High Court has uncovered a case of forgery involving a fabricated court order. The matter came to light during a suo-motu hearing initiated by Smt. Saira Bano, whose daughter Shabnam is in judicial custody in connection with FIR No. 22/2019, registered at Police Station Kotla…
Court Asks WhatsApp To Explain Mechanism Followed By It For Implementing Directions To Remove Or Block Groups: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has granted an application to extend the injunction order dated 24th January, 2024, in the case of Peak XV Partners Advisors India LLP & Anr. vs. John Doe & Ors. The court allowed the Plaintiffs to implead WhatsApp LLC as Defendant No. 10 and directed them to extend…
Farmers Protest: Haryana Police Faces Allegations of Abduction and Brutality
In a recent development, the Haryana Police has come under scrutiny following allegations of abduction and brutality leveled against them. The case, CRWP-1794-2024 (O&M), involves Mr. Davinder Singh versus the State of Haryana and others. Details of the Case: - Allegations: Mr. Pritpal Singh alleges that he was…
High Court Stays Punjab Govt's Order to Take Over RERA, Citing Sensitive Functions and Justice Concerns
The Punjab High Court has intervened to stay the supersession of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Punjab, as per Section 82 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The case, titled Keerti Sandhu and Another vs. State of Punjab and Others, involves the temporary removal of RERA due to…
Court refuses to quash defamation case by Divya Spandana against Asianet News Network, journalist: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru recently ruled on a significant defamation case involving Asianet News Network Pvt. Ltd, Suvarna News 24/7, and Vishweshwar Bhat on one side and Divya Spandana on the other. The case revolved around Criminal Petition No. 13558 of 2023 seeking to quash proceedings in…
Court pulls up GAIL employee found secretly recording court proceedings on phone: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, Court No. 1 presided over by Hon'ble Justice Shekhar B. Saraf expressed strong disapproval of an incident during a hearing in the Sales/Trade Tax Revision No. 44 of 2024. The case involved M/S Gail India Ltd as the revisionist and the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes as the opposite party.…
Can All Accused Cross-Examine A Witness Recalled After Addition Of Another Accused U/S 319 CrPC?: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow, March 14, 2024: The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, has dismissed an application filed by Haribhan Singh challenging the validity of an order dated December 22, 2023. The order was passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge/Special Judge, E.C. Act, Court No.4, Sultanpur, in…
Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act Look Out Notice Cannot Be Challenged Without Challenging The Detention Order: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court, comprising Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhammed Mustaque and Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, addressed a crucial legal question regarding the challengeability of a look out notice without contesting the underlying detention order. The case, titled "Navas P.K. vs.…
