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.
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.
The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a court reader at Tis Hazari Courts for allegedly taking a bribe to influence a bail order. He was caught red-handed during a trap while accepting ₹20,000, part of a ₹30,000 illegal demand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Delhi court has directed the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders to remove alleged defamatory content targeting BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj. The court said her reputation could suffer “irreparable harm” and restrained further circulation of the posts.
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.
Saket Court ordered FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra over posts targeting Manisha Pande. Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh found prima facie offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.
