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Court’s Permission Required for Further Investigation After Filing of Final Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important ruling clarifying the limits of police powers during criminal investigation. The Court held that once a final report is filed, the police cannot on their own conduct further investigation and must mandatorily seek prior permission from the concerned court under…
Advocate Rebuked for Character Assassination of Rape Victim, Court Says It Is ‘Violative of Woman’s Dignity U/Art 21’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised the conduct of an advocate who attempted to portray a rape survivor as a “woman of easy virtue” while arguing a criminal appeal. The Court warned the advocate to exercise restraint and responsibility while making submissions and held that such pleadings violate a woman’s…
₹1 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Man Wrongfully Arrested by Police Without ‘Credible Information’: Allahabad High Court ‘
The Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the meaning of manufacturing process under the Factories Act, 1948, especially in cases involving storage of goods in refrigerators. The case arose from a dispute between Madhu Malti Enterprises and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation regarding…
Acquittal of Accused in POCSO Case Upheld as Victim’s Evidence Found Inconsistent and Untrustworthy: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court examined an appeal filed by the State of Karnataka challenging the acquittal of two accused persons in a sexual offence case involving a girl who was claimed to be a minor. The case arose out of an incident dated 25 April 2022, where serious allegations were made under the POCSO Act, 2012 and…
₹1 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Man Wrongfully Arrested by Police Without ‘Credible Information’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently awarded Rs. 1 Lakh to Sunil Kandu @ Sunil Kumar Gupta, who was wrongfully arrested and detained by the Uttar Pradesh police in 2017. The petitioner approached the Court claiming that his fundamental right under Article 21 had been violated, as he was arrested without credible evidence…
Do Not Disclose Sexual Assault Victim’s Name or Address in Status Reports or Documents, Court Directs Police: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued strict directions to the Delhi Police to ensure that the name, parentage, and address of victims of sexual assault are never disclosed in any status report or documents filed before the Court. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma emphasized that these instructions must be followed in strict…
Delay in Pension Case Draws Court’s Displeasure; Interest Reduced to 6% for Retired Municipal Employee: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently delivered a judgment in favor of Gulzar Ahmad Khan, a retired municipal employee from Baramulla, regarding his long-pending retiral benefits. The case arose after the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir challenged a 2025 decision of the writ court that had directed…
Cheque Bounce Complaint Revived; Court Says Justice Demands Restoration of Dismissed Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has restored a cheque bounce complaint that was earlier dismissed for default by a trial court in Ghaziabad, holding that the High Court erred in refusing to revive the case. The Court emphasized that the complaint deserved to be heard on merits, particularly when the complainant was only…
Disqualification of Councillors Overturned as Benefit Was Derived Prior to Election, Court Notes Wives Winning Land Auction: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has overturned the disqualification of two Belagavi Municipal Corporation Councillors, Shri Jayant Jadhav and another, who were disqualified on the ground that they failed to disclose that their wives had succeeded in an auction of leasehold rights in respect of properties constructed by the…
Equal Pay for Equal Work Not Automatic; Plea by MCD Lab Technicians for Parity with Central Government Staff Rejected: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently addressed a petition filed by the Delhi Medical Technical Employees Association (Regd.) And Anr seeking pay parity for Laboratory Technicians employed with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) with those working under the Central Government. The petitioners claimed they were…
