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What Was the Tearing Hurry? High Court Questions Punjab Police's Recommendation to Cancel FIR Against Lawrence Bishnoi for Jail TV Interview: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a noteworthy ruling dated 16th October 2024, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning allegations of misconduct and negligence by police officials during an investigation. The case, titled CWP-PIL-93-2023, involves a directive for a thorough investigation into FIR…
Painful to Stay in Indian Jails , Complainant Directed to Pay ₹4.2 Lakhs Compensation to Man Wrongly Jailed at His Instance: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the case of Thakan @ Nitin Bhausaheb Alhat VERSUS The State of Maharashtra highlighted the serious implications of false accusations and wrongful detention. The court addressed the applicant's successive bail application in Bail Application No. 1504 of…
Father Possibly Implicated in False Rape Case by Daughter Due to Matrimonial Dispute Between Parents; Bail Granted: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has granted bail to the applicant accused of serious crimes against his own daughter. This decision sheds light on the complexities of familial allegations amidst a backdrop of…
FIR Against Medical Practitioner in False Promise of Marriage and Divorce Case Quashed: Bombay High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, delivered a significant judgment on October 14, 2024, regarding Criminal Application No. 1523 of 2023, filed by a medical practitioner. The applicant sought to quash an FIR registered against him for offences under Section 376, Section 376(2)(n), and Section…
Continuation of Security Cover to Ex-AAG Declined, Protection Was Provided Only for Fearless Discharge of Duties: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed the petition of former Additional Advocate General (AAG) P Sudhakara Reddy regarding the continuation of his security cover. This judgment is particularly significant as it highlights the interplay between security provisions for public officials and the…
BSES Directed to Pay Ex-Gratia Sum of ₹10 Lakhs to Parents of Boy Who Died from Electrocution: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has awarded an ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 10 lakhs to the parents of an 18-year-old boy who tragically lost his life due to electrocution. The court directed BSES Yamuna Power Ltd to make the payment despite not being able to establish prima facie negligence in the…
SIT Reports Misconduct and Negligence of Police Regarding Lawrence Bishnoi’s Prison Interview: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the findings of the Special Investigating Agency (SIT) regarding the controversial jail interviews of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. These interviews were reportedly conducted while he was in custody, and they allegedly glorified crime and…
Prohibitory Orders Set Aside, Junior Doctors Allowed to Stage Protest Near 'Durga Puja Carnival': Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the West Bengal High Court has allowed the Joint Platform of Doctors to hold their "Droher Carnival" on October 15, 2024, despite an order from the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, which prohibited any assembly due to potential disturbances during the state-organized "Immersion Carnival."…
Bail Granted to Kashmir Journalist Fahad Shah Affirmed, but High Court Judgment on UAPA Held Incorrect: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling dated 14 October 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed two special leave petitions arising from a decision by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The case involved the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the petitioner and Peerzada Shah Fahad as the respondent, who was…
Life Sentence Awarded to Seven Alleged Muslim League Workers for Murder of DYFI Activist in Nadapuram Shibin Case: Kerala High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has sentenced seven individuals affiliated with the Indian Union Muslim League to rigorous life imprisonment for the murder of Shibin, a dedicated activist of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). This decision was delivered following a detailed review of the…
