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
In disputes involving unethical transactions, heightened caution must be exercised: SC
Issue:- An FIR was registered over the alleged failure of the appellant to secure a government job for the complainant even though he took the money promising him a job. Analysis:– On Monday, it was observed by the SC that heightened caution must
Delhi High Court Rejects Parole for Murder Convict Engaged in Criminal Activity Within Jail
The Delhi High Court has ruled that criminal activity within jail premises can be considered a significant departure from the rehabilitative process, potentially impacting an inmate’s parole eligibility. The court emphasized that parole is granted by the competent authority and is contingent on
Victory for Gender Equality: Supreme Court Condemns Discriminatory Policies Against Women in Military Nursing Services
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court denounced the termination of a female nursing officer from the Military Nursing Service due to her marriage, labeling it as a glaring instance of gender bias and inequality. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar
Rajasthan High Court Challenges UGC Guidelines on Distance Education, Orders Refunds and Reform
The Rajasthan High Court, in the case of IASE vs. Union of India, has ruled that certain notices and guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Council (DEC) restrained deemed universities from setting up off-campus centres and imparting education
