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Former Minister Ponmudi's Plea Against Magistrate Taking Cognisance of Hate Speech Complaint Dismissed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by former DMK Minister K Ponmudi challenging the order of the Metropolitan Magistrate, Georgetown, which had taken cognisance of a private complaint filed by BJP Councillor Uma Anandan. The complaint relates to alleged hate speech made by K Ponmudi concerning…
Inter-Country Adoption: OCI Couple Granted Relief, CARA Directed to Issue NOC for Child's Adoption: Delhi High Court
In an important judgment concerning inter-country adoption, the Delhi High Court directed the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the adoption of a minor child by an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) couple residing in Australia. The Court held that the adoption…
UAPA FIR Not Quashed; ED Can Share Information With Police Under PMLA: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court dealt with a major criminal matter titled Micah Mark & Ors. vs State of Karnataka & Anr., where multiple accused persons challenged an FIR registered against them under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…
₹5 Lakh Compensation Against TV Today Network Upheld for Telecast Revealing Child Sexual Abuse Survivor's Identity: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court decided an important appeal titled TV Today Network Limited vs ABC & Ors., where the issue centered on whether a media organisation can be held liable for disclosing details that could identify a child victim of sexual assault. The case involved balancing freedom of the press with the fundamental…
"PIL Not Meant to Vindicate Personal Animosity": Savukku Shankar's Plea Seeking CBI Probe Against TN Vigilance Chief Dismissed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation filed by YouTuber journalist Shankar @ Savukku Shankar seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Arun IPS, the present head of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). The Court held that Public Interest…
Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Cheque Bounce Conviction: Delhi Court
In a significant judgment passed by the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act) -03, South District, Saket Courts, Delhi, the dispute arose between complainant Mukesh Bhardwaj and accused Abdul Kalam under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The case involved allegations of cheque…
Death Penalty by Pune POCSO Court in 3-Year-Old Child Rape and Murder Case
A Special POCSO Court in Pune has sentenced Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble to death after convicting him for the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of a three-year-old girl. The Court held that the prosecution successfully established an unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence through CCTV footage, forensic evidence,…
National Stock Exchange Is a 'Public Authority' Under the Right to Information Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is a "public authority" within the meaning of Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and is therefore subject to the provisions of the RTI Act. The Court dismissed the appeal filed by the National Stock Exchange challenging the…
Notice Issued on Plea Seeking Probe Into PNB's ₹1 Crore Currency Chest Discrepancy: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a writ petition filed by Anuj Sharma, a bank officer, seeking an independent investigation into an alleged cash discrepancy of ₹1 crore in the currency chest of Punjab National Bank at Mandsaur. The petitioner has sought an inquiry by an independent agency, alleging…
Human Dignity Extends to Every Accused; State Must Prevent Egg-Throwing and Mob Violence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Director General of Police, West Bengal, to immediately issue statewide guidelines to prevent members of the public from throwing eggs at accused persons, engaging in mob violence, mob lynching, and publicly humiliating individuals facing criminal accusations. The Court…
