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Crimes Like Extortion Increased After Lawrence Bishnoi Jail Interview, Preventive Measures Sought from DGP: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a pivotal hearing on CWP-PIL-93-2023 (O\&M), the Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised alarms over the rise in extortion, ransom calls, targeted killings, and intimidation in Punjab. This action comes following the public broadcast of two interviews featuring gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, one of which was allegedly…
'Caste Is Man-Made, God Is Neutral': SC Devotees Allowed Temple Entry for Festival: Madras High Court
Samikannu, a member of the Scheduled Caste community from Kandiyankoillai Village, Ariyalur, filed a writ petition seeking a writ of Mandamus to direct the District Collector, Superintendent of Police, Revenue Divisional Officer, Assistant Commissioner of HR\&CE, and other authorities to permit him and his community…
Use of Automatic and Electric Vehicles Permitted for Driving Tests: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently invalidated several provisions of a circular issued by the Kerala State Transport Commissioner that imposed new restrictions on driving schools and learner drivers. The judgment was delivered by Justice N Nagaresh in a batch of writ petitions filed by driving school owners, instructors,…
Supreme Court Denies Bail To Accused In 2024 Gujarat Mob Lynching Case
The Supreme Court of India on July 14, 2025, refused to entertain the bail application of Kiran @ Holo Mafatbhai Parmar, accused in the brutal mob assault that caused the death of 23-year-old Salman Vohra during a local cricket tournament in Gujarat. The incident had triggered widespread outrage due to its communal…
Maintenance Cases Require Expeditious Disposal As 'Sufferer' Is A Lady In Most Cases; Courts Must Be Sensitive: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court stressed the urgent need for sensitivity and efficiency in handling maintenance applications filed under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court also referenced Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which replaces the former…
Facilitating Defence Is Justifiable Basis For Seeking Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail In Attempt To Murder Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant decision safeguarding the constitutional right to a fair trial, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail to an accused, Harjinder Singh alias Raj alias Rajinder Singh, in an attempt to murder case under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The bail was granted by Justice…
Rape Case Can Be Quashed When Parties Settle If It Meets Exceptional Circumstances: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently decided two connected criminal appeals arising out of a judgment passed by the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench on March 7, 2025. The case involved two First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against the appellants in 2023. The first FIR, Crime No. 302 of 2023, was registered…
Rape Case Can Be Quashed Based on Settlement Between Parties in Exceptional Circumstances: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today reiterated that offences under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), dealing with rape, are of a serious and heinous nature. Ordinarily, the Court cautions against quashing criminal proceedings related to such offences merely on the basis of a settlement between the parties. However, the…
Court Issues 'Real-Time' Injunction Restraining Entities From Misusing Reliance's Tira Trademark To Commit Financial Scams: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued interim directions restraining infringement of Reliance Retail Limited’s Tira trademark in the beauty and personal care sector. The Court took serious note of the misuse of the trademark by unknown defendants to conduct financial scams, thereby protecting both the brand and consumers…
CBI Can't Seek Demand Draft of Suspected Crime Proceeds Under Section 91 CrPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying that Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) cannot be used by investigating agencies to compel a person or entity to create or prepare a demand draft representing an amount alleged to be proceeds of crime. The Court ruled that only existing…
