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UGC Regulations Inadequate To Curb Ragging; Stronger Law With Harsher Punishments Required: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has urged the State Government to frame a stringent anti-ragging law with severe punishments for ragging incidents in educational institutions. Justice D.K. Singh, while disposing of two writ petitions, noted that although the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009, issued under Section 26(1)(g) of…
Anticipatory Bail Available Under Extradition Act To Indian Citizen Fearing Arrest For Offence Abroad: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has ruled that an Indian citizen facing extradition proceedings under the Extradition Act, 1962 is not barred from seeking anticipatory bail under Section 438, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice Sanjeev Narula, while hearing a plea filed by Shankesh Mutha, stated…
Merely Saying 'I Love You' Without Any Sexual Intent Is Not Sexual Harassment: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, on June 30, delivered an important ruling clarifying the meaning of ‘sexual intent’ in the context of criminal charges under sexual harassment laws. Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke, while deciding Criminal Appeal No. 471 of 2017, held that merely saying ‘I Love You’ to a girl,…
Retrospective Recovery Based On Revised Route Is Illegal, FCI Directed To Refund Nearly ₹8 Lakh To Transport Contractor: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently ruled in favor of M/s Durga Enterprises, a transport contractor for the Food Corporation of India (FCI), directing a refund of ₹7,93,456. The petitioner had approached the Court after FCI made large-scale deductions amounting to ₹76,92,578 from its running bills…
Undressing Victim But Failing To Commit Intercourse Due To Her Protest Amounts To Attempt To Rape: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of the accused, Pradeep Kumar @ Pappu @ Bhuriya, who forcibly kidnapped a girl aged about 16 to 18 years in 2004. The accused took the victim in a Maruti van, confined her in a relative’s house for nearly 20 days, and attempted to rape her by undressing her. However, the…
Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From Registrar Over Delay In Listing Bail Plea Madras High Court
In a significant development under the Criminal Procedure Code, the Supreme Court of India has sought an explanation from the Registrar of the Madras High Court over a delay in listing an anticipatory bail plea that led to the arrest of two petitioners. The matter came before the apex court in the case of S…
'No Intention To Kill': Murder Conviction Converted To Culpable Homicide For Man Who Assaulted Wife With Brick: Madhya Pradesh High Court
A tragic case involving the death of a woman during a domestic quarrel led to the conviction of her husband, later modified by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The man, initially found guilty under Section 302, Indian Penal Code, for committing murder, was later held guilty under Section 304 Part II, Indian Penal Code,…
Action Ordered on Alleged Child Trafficking in Orchestra and Dance Troupes in Bihar: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a significant step towards child protection, has directed the State of Bihar to prepare a comprehensive and immediate State-wide action plan involving multiple stakeholders for the regulation, registration, and monitoring of orchestra, dance, and theatre groups operating across the state. This…
Minor Rape Survivor Allowed To Terminate 27-Week Pregnancy: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, on July 1, 2025, permitted a 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate her pregnancy of approximately 27 weeks, recognizing her mental trauma and unwillingness to continue with the pregnancy. The Court passed the order under the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, while…
Trial Court Ignored Guilty Plea and Deposit in Cheque Bounce Case, Conviction Set Aside: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has set aside a conviction judgment under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, after finding that the Sessions Judge, Dibrugarh, overlooked the fact that the accused had already pleaded guilty before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC). The High Court emphasized that the…
