Gujarat High Court News & Updates
"This silence needs to be broken. In doing so, men, perhaps more than women have a duty and role to play in averting and combating violence against women," Gujarat High Court said recently while deciding a case on marital rape. Read more about the Court's strong views here.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court of India clarified that it's not mandatory for a convict to serve a specific part of their jail term before their sentence can be suspended. This ruling was made while questioning the Gujarat High Court's decision, which had held that only the jail time served after conviction should be considered for suspension of a sentence. The case involved appellants who were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and had already served over four years. The Supreme Court directed their release on bail pending appeal, criticizing the High Court's approach and emphasizing the lack of a fixed rule requiring a convict to serve a particular portion of their sentence before considering suspension.
The Supreme Court of India clarified that it's not mandatory for a convict to serve a specific part of their jail term before their sentence can be suspended. This ruling was made while questioning the Gujarat High Court's decision, which had held that only the jail time served after conviction should be considered for suspension of a sentence. The case involved appellants who were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and had already served over four years. The Supreme Court directed their release on bail pending appeal, criticizing the High Court's approach and emphasizing the lack of a fixed rule requiring a convict to serve a particular portion of their sentence before considering suspension.
Justice Biren Vaishnav of the Gujarat High Court apologizes to colleague Justice Mauna Bhatt after a verbal spat in open court. Get details on the incident and the apology.
The Gujarat High Court criticizes jail authorities for not releasing a life convict granted bail three years ago due to email attachment issues. The court orders compensation and highlights the need for addressing similar cases.
Read about the Gujarat High Court's dismissal of Rahul Gandhi's plea to suspend his conviction in a defamation case regarding his remark on the Modi surname. The court cited pending cases and the need...
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed activist Teesta Setalvad's bail plea in a case related to fabricating evidence in the 2002 riots cases. The court cited evidence of influencing witnesses and attem...
The Gujarat High Court judge explores the possibility of a compromise between a minor rape survivor and the accused while considering a plea for the abortion of her seven-month-old fetus. Discover the...
The Gujarat High Court denies bail to a man accused of posting obscene comments about the Prime Minister and his late mother on Facebook. Learn about the court's reasoning behind the decision, the imp...
The Gujarat High Court cited the Manusmriti to emphasize early marriages' negative impact and stressed consulting medical experts on abortion cases.
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