Kerala High Court Issues Notice on Cattle Cruelty Allegations in Markets Seeks Response From Centre State and Authorities in PIL

Kerala High Court issued notice to Centre and state on PIL alleging cattle cruelty in markets. Bench of Ziyad Rahman A A and K V Jayakumar sought responses, listing matter for May 25.

“Not a Flight Risk, But Bail Denied”: Gauhati High Court Deals Major Blow to Pawan Khera

Gauhati High Court rejected Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail, saying the case involves serious charges beyond defamation. The court also stressed the need for custodial interrogation to verify documents and uncover the full conspiracy.

Justice Within Marriage Is Not Merely Symbolic but Materially Enforceable: Allahabad HC Slams Advocate-Husband, Imposes Rs.15 Lakh Cost for Economic Abuse

Allahabad High Court dismissed husband’s plea for early disposal of maintenance case, calling it vexatious. Vinod Diwakar imposed Rs 15 lakh costs citing concealment, economic abuse and financial hardship caused to wife.

Delhi High Court Upholds Bail for Ishrat Jahan, Dismisses Delhi Police Appeal in Delhi Riots Case

The Delhi High Court refused to cancel Ishrat Jahan’s bail, noting no violation of conditions in over four years. Delhi Police’s plea alleging a larger conspiracy behind the 2020 riots was rejected by the Court.

Once a Man Marries He Must Maintain His Wife, Don’t Marry If You Can’t Fulfil Obligation: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court held that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to maintain his wife on grounds of financial difficulty. Court observed that a person who cannot maintain spouse should not marry in first place at all.

“Epstein Link Row”: Delhi High Court Seeks Reply from Hardeep Singh Puri’s Daughter in Social Media Case

Delhi High Court has asked Himayani Puri to respond to an activist’s plea challenging a gag order over alleged posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The case highlights the clash between free speech and defamation, with the next hearing set for May 7.

Deliberate Effort to Damage the Judiciary’s Reputation: Delhi High Court Convicts YouTuber for Criminal Contempt

Delhi High Court held YouTuber guilty of criminal contempt over videos targeting judiciary. Court found content aimed to erode public trust and initiated suo motu action against channel “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms” for scandalising judges.

BREAKING| Pawan Khera Gets No Relief: Gauhati High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea in Assam Police FIR

Today, On 24th April, The Gauhati High Court refused anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam Police FIR after he claimed that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan held multiple foreign passports along with undisclosed assets abroad.

ICC Cannot Hide Instigator’s Name After Retraction in False Sexual Harassment Complaint: Bombay HC in POSH Case

Bombay High Court at Goa held ICC cannot hide instigator of false complaint as unknown source. Justice Neela Gokhale ruled omission unjustified when retraction letter clearly names responsible individual in proceedings.

Demonetization Deadline Passed in Police Custody: Bombay High Court Directs RBI to Exchange Man’s Rs.2 Lakh

Bombay High Court directed Reserve Bank of India to exchange demonetised notes seized earlier. Bench of Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta held petitioner not at fault.