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Trying to Remove Salwar and Pressing Woman's Chest Amounts to Outraging Modesty, Not Attempt to Rape: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has acquitted Himanshu Kr. Pathak @ Mithiya Pathak of the charge under Sections 376/511 of the Indian Penal Code after holding that the prosecution failed to prove the offence of attempt to commit rape beyond reasonable doubt. The Court observed that although the prosecution could not establish…
Repeated Loan Defaults Cannot Defeat Financial Corporation's Right to Recover Dues Under the SFC Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has restored the auction sale of a mortgaged property conducted by Bihar State Financial Corporation (BSFC) and overturned the decision of the Patna High Court that had cancelled the auction. The Court held that financial institutions cannot be prevented from recovering public funds when borrowers…
Women Remain Protected Under the Domestic Violence Act After Divorce if the Alleged Violence Occurred During Marriage: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a divorce decree between a husband and wife does not automatically remove the woman’s right to seek legal remedies under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 for alleged acts of domestic violence that took place during the marriage. The Court held that…
Posters Allegedly Intended to Alienate Residents From India Justify Framing of UAPA Charges: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has refused to interfere with an order framing charges against Adan Bashir Bangroo and Mohd. Manan Dar in a case relating to the alleged circulation of posters linked to the banned outfit The Resistance Front (TRF). The Court held that the prosecution had placed sufficient…
Cheque Dishonour Case Against Director Quashed; Mere Designation as Director Not Sufficient Under the Negotiable Instruments Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a person cannot be prosecuted in a cheque dishonour case only because he holds the post of Director in a company. The Court observed that specific allegations about the person’s role and responsibility in the company’s business are necessary before applying Section 141 of the…
Victim's Disclosure Must Be Reported Without Private Verification; POCSO Case Against School Official Revived: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that any person who receives direct information from a child regarding an alleged offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) must immediately report the matter to the police and cannot first conduct a private inquiry to verify the allegation. The…
Late Documents Refused in ₹4.46 Crore Standard Chartered Dispute; Strict Commercial Court Rules Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s. Levitate Mobile Technologies Pvt. Ltd. against M/s. Standard Chartered Bank & Another, holding that parties involved in commercial litigation must strictly comply with procedural timelines. The Court refused to permit the company to produce additional documents…
Grade Pay-Based Financial Upgradation Under Centre's Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) introduced by the Central Government and dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the policy. The Court held that the scheme, which grants financial upgradation to the immediate next higher Grade Pay instead of the…
District Judge's Opinion Must Be Given "Due Primacy"; State's Revised Public Prosecutor Appointment Framework Approved: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has approved the draft circular governing the appointment of Public Prosecutors across the State with one important modification. The Court directed that while preparing the panel of eligible candidates, the opinion of the District Judge must receive "due primacy" instead of merely "due regard."…
Three-Year Social Media Ban Imposed as Bail Condition in Morphing Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Tulsa Ram @ Tushar in a criminal case involving allegations of preparing and uploading a morphed photograph of a minor on social media. While allowing the bail application, the Court imposed an unusual condition directing the accused to stay away from all social media…
