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Mere Non-Filing of FSL Report at Time of Chargesheet Filing Doesn't Entitle NDPS Accused to Default Bail: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the non-filing of a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Report along with the chargesheet in a narcotics case does not render the chargesheet incomplete. The Court clarified that the accused cannot use the absence of this report as a ground to seek default bail under Section 167(2),…
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[DV Act] Limitation Under Section 468 CrPC Not Applicable to Protection Orders, Applies Only to Penal Proceedings Under Section 31: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Relief sought under Section 12 and Section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) is not barred by limitation, held the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, stating that these provisions are civil in nature and do not attract the limitation clause under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Case…
'Removal from Service for Non-Disclosure of Involvement in Trivial Offence Is Harsh Punishment, Termination Set Aside: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has held that failure to disclose a minor past conviction under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act cannot be the sole ground for terminating a Class-IV employee appointed on compassionate grounds. The Court ruled that such a decision must consider the nature of…
Conviction of Father for Repeated Rape of 9-Year-Old Daughter Upheld, Witnesses' Credibility Unshaken: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), the Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment of a man for repeatedly raping his 9-year-old minor daughter in the year 2017. The appellant had challenged the findings of the Trial…
Mere Breathalyser Test Insufficient to Convict Under Bihar Liquor Ban Act: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has quashed the conviction of a man under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, citing lack of conclusive evidence and procedural lapses during the investigation. The court ruled that a breathalyser test alone cannot be the basis for conviction unless supported by…
No Indian Citizenship Without Formal Renunciation of Pakistani Citizenship, Mere Passport Surrender Insufficient: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that Indian citizenship cannot be granted to foreign nationals, including minors, without a Renunciation Certificate issued by the country of origin. The Court ruled that merely surrendering a foreign passport does not amount to formal renunciation of…
"Not Safe to Allow Local Police to Continue Investigation, Khejuri Murder Probe Transferred to CID: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, on August 2025, ordered the West Bengal CID to take over the investigation into the murder of two men, Sudhir Chandra Paik and Sujit Das, who died under suspicious circumstances during a Muharram cultural dance programme in Khejuri, District Purba Medinipur. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, while…
Bail Denied to Man Accused Under UAPA of Supplying Weapons to 'Bambiha' Gang, Arrest Not Illegal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, on August 25, 2025, dismissed the bail appeal of Lakhveer Singh, who is accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for allegedly supplying illegal arms and ammunition to the Bambiha Gang. A Division Bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan…
'God Can't Be Tool for Rivalry or Social Dominance' in Pleas Seeking Installation of Ganesha Idol: Madras High Court
In a significant decision concerning the Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations, the Madras High Court strongly emphasized that the installation of Lord Ganesha idols in public places should not be driven by ego, social rivalry, or monetary influence. While disposing of a batch of writ petitions filed under Article 226 of…
'Mere Prospect of Filing Review Not Sufficient to Withhold Seized Goods, Customs Directed to Release Woman's Gold Jewellery: Delhi High Court '
The Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated 19th August 2025, directed the Customs Department to implement the Order-in-Original dated 29th December 2023 and Order-in-Appeal dated 26th May 2025, which permitted the release of personal gold jewellery of the petitioner Ashiya upon payment of redemption fine and applicable…
