Allahabad High Court Adjourns Hearing on Plea Seeking FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged ‘Indian State’ Remark

The Allahabad High Court has postponed the hearing on a petition challenging a Sambhal court order that refused to register an FIR against Rahul Gandhi. The case relates to his alleged remark about fighting the BJP, RSS, and the “Indian State,” with the next hearing scheduled for March 25.

Land-for-Jobs Case: Lalu Prasad Yadav Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Criminal Charges

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s decision to frame criminal charges in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs scam. The High Court has issued notice to the CBI and will hear the matter next on March 17.

“Forcing Phone Password Is Self-Incrimination”: Kerala High Court Stays Order Against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

The Kerala High Court stayed a trial court order directing rape-accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to reveal the passwords of his mobile phones to the police. The court will examine whether forcing an accused to disclose phone passcodes violates constitutional protections against self-incrimination and privacy.

Female Foeticide Is Not Just A Legal Offence, But A Moral Blight And An Affront To The Constitution Of India: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Accused

The Karnataka High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings in a female foeticide case, with Justice M Nagaprasanna stating such acts are a “moral blight and constitutional affront,” stressing strict action against those enabling illegal sex determination and foetus termination.

Kejriwal Seeks Transfer of Excise Policy Case, Writes to Delhi High Court Chief Justice Alleging “Apprehension of Bias”

Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice requesting the transfer of the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. He raised concerns that the case may not receive a hearing marked by “impartiality and neutrality.”

Punjab & Haryana HC Dismisses Plea To Recall Its Earlier Order In Rape-Promise Case, Citing Statutory Ban Under Section 403 BNSS

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea seeking recall of its order quashing an FIR in a rape-on-promise-to-marry case. It held that a final judgment cannot be reopened due to the statutory bar under Section 403.

Mother Is The Better Custodian Of A Breastfed Child, As The Child Is Dependent On Her: Bombay HC Orders Father to Hand Over Infant’s Custody

The Bombay High Court directed a father to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to her mother. Justices S. V. Kotwal and Sandesh Patil noted the child is breastfeeding, stating, “The child is dependent on the mother to some extent on breastfeeding.”

Delhi High Court Lawyers’ Canteen Stops Main Course Meals Amid LPG Shortage Linked to Global Gas Crisis

The Lawyers’ Canteen at Delhi High Court has suspended main course items due to the unavailability of commercial LPG cylinders. The shortage follows the Centre’s decision to ration natural gas supply amid disruptions in global LNG shipments.

Patna High Court Stays Eviction of Mahadalit Woman From Begusarai, Seeks Reply from Bihar Govt

The Patna High Court directed the Government of Bihar to halt eviction of Mahadalit woman Saroj Devi from a Musahar settlement in Begusarai. Justice Ajit Kumar passed the order while hearing her petition.

Court Not Bound to Direct FIR Registration Merely Because the Victim Belongs to the SC/ST Community: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held that a Special Court or Magistrate is not obliged to order FIR registration merely because an applicant from the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community files an application under Section 173(4) of BNSS.