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Clarification Sought On Elephant Booking & Transport By Guruvayoor Devaswom For Festivals After Three Elderly Deaths: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court has directed the Deputy Administrator (Livestock) of Guruvayoor Devaswom to submit an affidavit explaining the procedures followed in the booking and transportation of elephants from Punnathur Anakotta for temple festivals. The Court's directive follows the unfortunate death…
Defamation Case: Karma News Ordered To Remove Article Alleging 'Cutting South' Event Distorted India’s Map: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has ordered Karma News, a Kerala-based news channel, to take down an article that accused media outlets, including Newslaundry, of “corruption” and “distorting the map of India” in connection with the “Cutting South 2023” event held in Kochi. Case Details: The article in…
'Excessive Delay Rendered Trial Meaningless, Violates Article 21 Rights Of Accused': 23-Year-Old Tree Felling Case Quashed: Rajasthan High Court
The Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings for offences under the Forest Conservation Act and the Rajasthan Forest Act that had been pending for 23 years. The case involved allegations against several individuals, including labourers, contractors, and officers of the Public Works…
Breath Analyzer Test Not Conclusive Evidence Of Alcohol Consumption; FIR Quashed: Patna High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Patna High Court has reiterated that a breathalyzer test alone is not conclusive proof of alcohol consumption and cannot form the sole basis for criminal prosecution under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, presiding over the case, emphasized that authorities…
Shocking Dowry Harassment: Woman Poisoned, Case Heard: Patna High Court
The case revolves around a petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to quash an order of cognizance passed by the S.D.J.M. (Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate), Gaya, in a complaint case under Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act…
'Conduct Unbecoming Of AG's Office': Anticipatory Bail Denied To Ex-Advocate General In 'NAN Scam' Case: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant development, the Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Satish Chandra Verma, the former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, in connection with his alleged involvement in the 'Nagarik Apurti Nigam' (NAN scam). This case highlights concerns over the misuse of constitutional…
Suspension Of Sentence Denied In POCSO Case; Court Stresses Parity & Legal Procedure In Bail Decisions: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), the Jharkhand High Court dismissed an application for the suspension of sentence in the case involving Subhankar Das (Appellant) and the State of Jharkhand (Respondent). The case, which concerns serious allegations under…
Section 91 CrPC | Accused Cannot Be Compelled To Obtain Case-Related Documents From Authorities Via RTI: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that an accused should not be compelled to resort to the Right to Information Act (RTI) to obtain documents related to their case, especially when an application is filed under Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The Court emphasized that the…
Assault On Public Servant Not An Offense Unless They Are Lawfully Discharging Duties: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that an offence under Section 353 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), which pertains to assault or use of criminal force against a public servant, cannot be made out unless the public servant is acting lawfully or performing a duty imposed by law. The Court made these…
Tribunal Cannot Compound Openly Committed Building Violations; Demolition Order Upheld: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has reaffirmed that unauthorized constructions cannot be validated simply by paying compounding fees, even if a considerable time has passed since the violation. The Court held that the failure of competent authorities to take timely action in preventing such…
