A Varanasi Sessions Court set aside a magistrate court order refusing to entertain a plea against Rahul Gandhi over remarks allegedly describing Lord Ram as a “mythological figure.” The Court directed fresh consideration of the request for FIR registration, reopening examination of whether any criminal offence is disclosed.
A Baghpat Chief Judicial Magistrate Court concluded a 27-year-old criminal case after the accused admitted guilt and sought leniency. The 65-year-old villager was sentenced till the rising of the court and fined Rs 1,000, bringing an end to proceedings arising from allegations of abuse and criminal intimidation dating back to 1999.
The Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Dr. Kapil Kakar over videos allegedly targeting a sitting judge and the judiciary, while directing social media platforms to remove the content, stressing that intermediaries cannot ignore material undermining judicial independence or reputations.
The Bombay High Court granted industrialist Anil Ambani interim protection from prosecution and penalties in a tax-evasion case while admitting his petition challenging provisions of the Black Money Act. Ambani contends that certain provisions of the law are unconstitutional and violate the Constitution of India.
The Jharkhand High Court directed a complete ban on the two-finger test in all State medical institutions, holding that the practice violates privacy, bodily integrity, and dignity of rape survivors. The Court also issued directions on Zero FIRs, victim rehabilitation, support systems, and assistance for children born from sexual violence.
The Madras High Court directed the Election Commission of India to furnish election records relating to Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to an unsuccessful candidate seeking to challenge the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni election result. The Court held that delaying access to documents cannot defeat a candidate’s statutory right to file an election petition.
The Pathanamthitta Consumer Commission directed KSBC to compensate a customer for charging more than the printed MRP on a beer bottle. Holding the practice to be an unfair trade practice and deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, the Commission awarded refund, compensation, and costs totaling Rs 25,000.