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Bail Granted In False Marriage Promise, Rape, And Murder Case: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad, 4th March 2025 – The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Amit, the applicant in Case Crime No. 147 of 2024 under sections 376, 406, 328, and 304 of the IPC, which involved serious charges including rape, criminal breach of trust, administering poison, and murder. The application was heard by Justice…
Direct Courts To Dispose Execution Petitions Within 6 Months, Hold Presiding Officer Liable On Failure: Supreme Court Asks High Courts
In a significant move to address the inordinate delays in the execution of court decrees, the Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive directions to all High Courts regarding pending execution petitions in district courts. The Court's directive aims to improve efficiency and ensure timely justice for…
'Procedural Law Can't Obstruct Justice', UIDAI Directed To Provide Aadhaar Details For Investigation In Minors Trafficking Case: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide the Aadhaar card details of trafficked minors to the investigating agency under a sealed cover. This decision came after the court overruled the UIDAI's objection, which was based on Section 33(1)…
![[POCSO Act] Lying Very Close To Minor Victim Amounts To 'Outraging Modesty' But Not 'Aggravated Sexual Assault' If No Overt Sexual Intent: Delhi High Court](https://law4u.in/newsImage-location/newsImage4279.webp)
[POCSO Act] Lying Very Close To Minor Victim Amounts To 'Outraging Modesty' But Not 'Aggravated Sexual Assault' If No Overt Sexual Intent: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in a case involving allegations of inappropriate behavior against a 12-year-old minor victim by her paternal uncle. This case revolved around charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The…
Ensure That All Inculpatory & Exculpatory Material Collected In Probe Is Given To Accused Before Trial Begins: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling regarding criminal trials, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state authorities to ensure that both inculpatory and exculpatory evidence are included in the case diary and charge sheet filed under Section 193 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The Court's order, given…
No Room To Order Concurrent Running Of Sentences Where Two Offences Have No Connection, Transactions Are Completely Different: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that Section 427 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which allows for the concurrent running of sentences, does not apply when a person is convicted for different offences in two separate and unrelated crimes. In this case, Justice C. Jayachandran dismissed the petition of a…
Runaway Couples Must Disclose Full Identity Details To Court In Protection Matters: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court registry has announced that petitions filed by runaway couples seeking protection or security will not be processed for listing before the bench unless they provide complete personal details, including previous addresses and family information. This decision,…
Drug Mafia's 'Poisonous Fangs' Targeting School Children: Bail Cancellation Of NDPS Accused Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has refused to interfere with the order of the Special Court that canceled the bail of an accused involved in narcotic drug-related offenses under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The decision came after the accused, who was already on bail for an earlier…
Compassionate Appointment Governed by Law in Force at Employee's Death, Not Application Date: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark ruling by the Rajasthan High Court, the Division Bench comprising Justice Munnuri Laxman and Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati granted relief to a petitioner seeking compassionate appointment after a decade-long battle. The ruling, which came as a significant victory for the petitioner, affirmed that the…
Male Teachers Sending Photos for Attendance Proof Can't Claim Privacy Violation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by two primary school teachers, Mahesh Kumar Koli and another, who had challenged a circular requiring them to send a geo-tagged photo from their school to the District Education Center via WhatsApp as proof of their attendance. The Court, comprising…
