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MeitY Directed To Take Down Private Videos Of Woman Lawyer Illegally Uploaded By Former Partner: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to take immediate action to identify, remove, and block private images and videos of a woman advocate that were secretly recorded by her former partner without her consent. The court ordered that this process must…
ED Can Register Cases Under PMLA Based On Predicate Offences Under BNS Since It Substitutes IPC: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently ruled on the important question of whether offences registered under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 can serve as valid predicate offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), despite the PMLA Schedule referring only to the repealed Indian Penal Code…
Mere Marital Discord Doesn’t Amount To Abetment Of Suicide By Wife: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Kulwinder Kaur, who had been arrested under Section 306 (abetment of suicide), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved allegations that she abetted the suicide of her husband due…
‘Act Doesn’t Harm Public Order’: Anticipatory Bail Granted In Case Over Social Media Post On Pahalgam Attack: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Azaz Ahmad, who had been booked under Sections 353(3) and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges stem from a social media post allegedly questioning the government's accountability following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir.…
Interim Bail Of Asaram Bapu In Rape Case Extended Till August 12 Following Gujarat HC’s Final Order: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court on July 8, 2025, extended the interim bail of Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case. The extension is valid until August 12, 2025, and was granted on the basis of the petitioner's medical condition. Court Observes Gujarat High Court’s Previous Order The Division Bench…
‘Nobody Is Above Law’: Court Summons Ex-CPM MLA Rajesh In Criminal Contempt Proceedings: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has framed criminal contempt charges against R. Rajesh, a former Member of Legislative Assembly and Syndicate Member of the University of Kerala, for allegedly making scandalous remarks on social media targeting the judiciary. The charges were framed by Justice D.K. Singh on the basis of a…
Triple Tax On Unauthorised Construction Justified In Absence Of Proof For Deemed Permit: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, on June 11, 2025, dismissed a writ petition filed by A One Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. and its Managing Director Suseelan, challenging assessment orders and revenue recovery notices issued by the Sooranad South Grama Panchayat. The dispute arose over tax assessments levied on ten buildings allegedly…
Suspension Of Legislative Council Official Over Absence Of Ambedkar’s Photo At Constitution Day Event Stayed: Karnataka High Court
On July 8, 2025, the Karnataka High Court passed an interim order staying the suspension of K J Jalajakshi, Deputy Secretary in the Karnataka State Legislative Council. The suspension had been issued over allegations of misconduct during the Constitution Day function held on November 26, 2024, where it was alleged…
Lawyer Suspended from Practice for Using Obscene Language Against Courts: Tamil Nadu Bar Council
The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has passed a resolution suspending Advocate R Balasubramanian from legal practice across all courts and forums in India, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. The decision was made on July 4, 2025, following a directive from the Madras High Court, which had…
BNS Offences Can Qualify as Scheduled Offences Under PMLA After Repeal of IPC: Bombay High Court
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has held that offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, can be treated as “scheduled offences” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), despite the BNS not being explicitly listed in the PMLA's…
