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Seeks Report On Cyber Crime Complaint Mechanisms In Plea Against Telegram Scammers Duping On Pretext Of Profit: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the ongoing cyber crime case involving Dr. Karamjit Singh and the State of Punjab. The court emphasized the importance of resolving pending complaints and investigating missing accused persons in an FIR related to cyber crime. Dr. Karamjit Singh, the…
Reviving Khalistani Movement Threat To Sovereignty: High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Circulating 'Inflammatory Videos' On Social Media: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent decision by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the petitioner, Raman @ Sonu, who sought regular bail under Section 439 of Cr.P.C., was denied bail. The petitioner faced serious charges under Sections 121-A, 124-A, 153-A, 120-B of the IPC and Sections 66-A, 66-F of the IT Act, in connection with an FIR (No.…
How Are Individuals Being Declared 'Bhu Mafia' Sans Any Law Authorizing Such Action? Allahabad Court Asks UP Govt: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently passed a significant judgment regarding the legality of declaring someone a "Bhu Mafia" (land grabber). The case arose after an individual, Banvari Lal, challenged the decision to label him as a land grabber, despite the allegations against him being found baseless. The Court raised…
Burden Of Cases Over Courts Can't Be Ignored, Court Imposes ₹50K Cost On Nursing College For Filing Frivolous Petition: : Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a review petition filed by K.L. Sharma College of Nursing, Sehore, which was seeking recognition for the academic session 2024-25. The court imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on the petitioner-college for filing frivolous petitions and wasting the court's valuable…
Mere Friendship Between Husband & Colleague Cannot Be Perceived As Illicit Relationship: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted a divorce in a case where the husband had filed a suit for divorce on the grounds of cruelty. The appeal was made after the initial dismissal of the husband's suit. The court ruled that allegations made by the wife regarding an illicit relationship between the husband and his office…
Trial Courts Must Dispatch All Physical Case Records Within 30 Days Of Receiving HC Communication: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has recently issued a set of guidelines aimed at addressing delays in the transmission of case records from trial courts to the High Court. This move came after the Court noticed a persistent issue of delays that were affecting the timely preparation of paper books and, consequently, the delay…
Consensual Nature Of Relationship Irrelevant For Prosecution Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in a case involving Mohd. Rafayat Ali, who was accused of engaging in sexual activities with a 16-year-old girl under the pretext of marriage. The case centers around the application of the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) and…
Court Declines Plea To Reserve Seats For SC/ST, Backward Community Members In Governing Council Of Advocates' Association Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court addressed important legal matters related to the elections of the Advocates Association of Bengaluru. The petitioners in this case raised concerns about the failure to implement reservations for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and backward class communities in the…
Ought To Have Ensured Timely Filing Of Petition: High Court Declines To Condone Over 5-Year Delay By Judicial Officer In Challenging Dismissal: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court recently heard the Writ Petition No. 36516 of 2024 filed by A.R. Vilasitha, a former Junior Civil Judge in the State of Telangana, challenging the dismissal order passed by the state government. The petitioner, aged 47, filed the petition against the State of Telangana and its department for…
34 Years Later, Court Sets Aside Rape Conviction Due To Failure In Conducting Test Identification Parade, Directs State To Instruct IOs Properly: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has acquitted three men convicted of rape by a Sessions Court in 1991. The court's decision was based on the prosecution's failure to establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. Background of the Case: The case…
