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"Freedom Of Press Cannot Be Shield For Irresponsible Journalism": Delhi HC

Delhi HC grants bail to two accused in Seemapuri mob assault on journalists case, citing contradictions in prosecution's identification evidence.

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Allahabad HC Finds Prosecution Case “Inherently Unreliable” 36 Years After Murder, Acquits Man Convicted Judiciary
Allahabad HC Finds Prosecution Case “Inherently Unreliable” 36 Years After Murder, Acquits Man Convicted

Allahabad HC acquits man convicted for 1990 murder, finds prosecution's version 'inherently unreliable,' grants benefit of doubt after 21 years.

‘Monkeys Took The Gold’: Police Close Decade-Old ₹1 Crore Malkhan Jewellery Disappearance Case Crime, Police And Law
‘Monkeys Took The Gold’: Police Close Decade-Old ₹1 Crore Malkhan Jewellery Disappearance Case

Police close ₹1 crore jewellery disappearance case, citing dead officials after rejecting the controversial claim that monkeys stole gold from a malkhana.

Can A Sex Worker’s Customer Be Charged With Trafficking ? Telangana HC Clarifies [Read Order] Judiciary
Can A Sex Worker’s Customer Be Charged With Trafficking ? Telangana HC Clarifies [Read Order]

Telangana HC rules a sex worker’s customer cannot be charged under Section 370 IPC; Section 370A(2) applies only with knowledge of trafficking.

21-Day Delay in Filing FIR Not Fatal in Cases Involving Sexual Offences Due to Social Stigma surrounding Traditional families: Bombay HC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
21-Day Delay in Filing FIR Not Fatal in Cases Involving Sexual Offences Due to Social Stigma surrounding Traditional families: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]

Bombay HC held that a 21-day delay in filing an FIR for sexual offences is not fatal due to social stigma, and refused to quash a prima facie Section 354 IPC case.

Judge Duped Of ₹52 Lakh Through Tinder; Delhi Court Denies Bail To Accused

Delhi Court denies bail to accused in ₹52 lakh Tinder honeytrap scam involving a Haryana judge, citing obstruction of probe and witness influence risk.

Victim’s Legal Heirs Can Continue Appeal Against Acquittal After Death, Appeal Does Not Abate: Rajasthan HC [Read Order]

Rajasthan HC rules legal heirs can continue a victim’s appeal against acquittal after death, restores appeal, and flags Section 394 CrPC gap.

Mere Non-Communication For 13 Days Does Not Amount To Cruelty Under IPC: SC Acquits Husband [Read Order]

Supreme Court acquits husband in a Section 498A case, holding that mere non-communication with wife for 13 days does not amount to cruelty under IPC.

SC Quashes POCSO Case, Warns Against Misuse Of Criminal Law In Matrimonial Disputes [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court quashes a POCSO case, warns against misuse of criminal law in matrimonial disputes, and condemns false complaints involving children.

Right to Privacy Cannot Shield a Forger: Andhra Pradesh High Court [Read Judgment]

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that privacy rights cannot prevent disclosure of Aadhaar-linked data in serious forgery investigations.

Nurse’s Procedural Error Cannot Constitute Off-Duty Doctor’s Gross Negligence Under Section 304-A IPC: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against an off-duty anaesthetist, ruling nurse’s procedural error cannot attract Section 304-A IPC liability.

Criminal Cases Against Husband’s Relatives Can Be Dropped If Allegations Are Vague and General: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court quashes criminal and DV proceedings against husband’s relatives, holding vague and general allegations are insufficient.

P&H High Court CJ Nagu Slams Bar Strike Over Advocate Jammu Firing Case

P&H HC CJ Sheel Nagu rebukes lawyers’ strike over Advocate Gagandeep Jammu firing case, stressing duty towards litigants.

Why The Supreme Court's SC/ST Act Ruling On “Public View” Is Neither New Nor Regressive

Supreme Court’s “public view” ruling under the SC/ST Act applies settled law, not new restrictions, in the Gunjan @ Girija Kumari case.

Delhi Court Grants Bail in ‘False Promise to Marry’ Case, Calls It a Consensual Relationship Between Adults [Read Order]

Delhi Court grants bail in false promise to marry case, observing the relationship appeared consensual between two mature adults.


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