Rajasthan HC Quashes SC/ST Case Against Shilpa Shetty, Says Context and Intent Crucial in Such Cases
Rajasthan High Court acquitted SC/ST case against Shilpa Shetty over the alleged use of the word 'Bhangi' with a prudent observation that intent and context are paramount for identifying offensive speech.
Set up a courtroom in jail – SC in Yasin Malik’s case
The bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih opined that a courtroom could be set up in the jail itself to settle the matter.
Delhi High Court Mandates Comprehensive Arrest Memo Reforms to Protect Accused’s Rights
Delhi High Court directs police to revise arrest memos to explicitly state the reasons for arrest to protect the rights of an accused and observe procedural transparency.
Supreme Court Seeks SCBA’s Input on Guidelines for Advocates to Curb False Statements
The Supreme Court calls on SCBA to help draft guidelines ensuring Advocates-on-Record avoid false statements in court petitions. Hearing scheduled for December 6.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Man in Minor’s Rape Case, Citing Poverty and Family Intentions
Bombay High Court grants bail to a man accused of raping his minor fiancé, considering poverty and familial intentions to marry soon as mitigating factors.
Punjab & Haryana HC Overturns Family Court Order, Says Past Employment No Ground to Deny Maintenance
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that past employment cannot justify denying maintenance to a wife, emphasizing courts must consider present financial circumstances over historical employment status.
Delhi Court Denies Prosecution of Amanatullah Khan in Money Laundering Case Due to Missing Sanction
A Delhi court recently declined to take cognizance of a supplementary prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case. Special Judge Jitendra Singh cited the absence of mandatory government sanction
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Businessman in Money Laundering Case Involving AAP Leader Amanatullah Khan
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a Dubai-based businessman, accused in a money laundering case related to AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, citing delays in trial proceedings.
Supreme Court Reinstates Woman Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh, Orders Inquiry into Harassment by Officials
The Supreme Court reinstates a young woman Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh, imposing a fine on the state government and ordering an inquiry into officials for unwarranted harassment over delayed construction.
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