Tripura High Court Transfers Civil Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment, Launches Probe into Survivor’s Allegation
The Tripura High Court has transferred Biswatosh Dhar, a Kamalpur civil judge accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor, to his chambers. The accused judicial officer will be kept on compulsory waiting for future postings. A three-member panel, led by Dhalai District and
Supreme Court’s Examination of Google PIN in Bail Orders: A Privacy Concern
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has recently issued notice to Google India Private Limited concerning the utilization of Google PIN in the context of bail conditions requiring accused individuals to share their live mobile location with investigating officers. The Court’s inquiry stems
Supreme Court Affirms Right to Property for Non-Citizens in Enemy Property Case
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment regarding the right to property, specifically in the context of enemy properties under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, made observations
Right to property under article 300 A is also available to the non-citizens: SC
The bench comprised of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan had observed the same while they were deciding that the enemy property under the Enemy Property Act 1968 is not exempted from the municipal laws as the same is not vested
Police Cannot Act as Debt Collectors, Upholds High Court’s Role in Preventing Harassment: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that police do not have the authority to recover money or act as a civil court for recovery of money, as their job is to investigate allegations that disclose a criminal act. The court has pointed out the
Enemy Properties Not Government Assets; Municipal Taxes Applicable, Rules Bench
The Supreme Court has ruled that enemy properties vested with government-appointed custodians are not assets of the central government and cannot be sought exemption from paying municipal cess, including house and water taxes. The ruling was delivered by a bench comprising Justices BV
Jharkhand High Court dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea, allows defamation proceedings against him
Recently, Jharkhand high court dismissed the petition filed by Rahul Gandhi challenging the defamation proceedings against him for making defamatory remarks against Amit Shah. Allegedly, Rahul Gandhi made defamatory remarks against the then president of Bharatiya Janata Party, Amit Shah, of being involved
10-day parole granted to a convict of the Bilkis Bano Case
A 10-day parole was granted by the Gujarat HC to one of the convicts of the infamous Bilkis Bano Gangrape Case. It was granted to allow him to attend the wedding of his nephew on 5th March 2024. Chandana had approached the court
Republic TV Journalist granted bail by the Calcutta HC
The Calcutta HC granted bail to the journalist Santu Pan, who was arrested when he was doing live reporting from Sandeshkhali, west Bengal for Republic TV on 19th February. It was alleged by the authorities of the state that the journalist was arrested
Court Upholds Conviction Under Section 138 of NI Act, Clarifies Blank Cheque Presumption
The petition challenged the decision of the Sessions Court upholding conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) while reducing the substantive sentence to one day. Sophy Thomas, J., upheld the High Court’s findings and clarified that a blank
