The Supreme Court of India criticized the Ghaziabad jail authorities for failing to release a man granted bail in April under the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law, deeming it a “travesty of justice.” The court demanded an explanation from the jailor regarding the delay, attributing it to a minor legal technicality that undermines personal liberty.
NEW DELHI: 24th March, The Delhi High Court directs Delhi Police to submit a note on the role of accused Tasleem Ahmed in the larger conspiracy behind the Delhi riots. Previously, Delhi High Court has decided to list the bail plea of Tasleem Ahmed before the roster bench for hearing. Earlier, a special bench was hearing his plea along with other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
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A Rajasthan court acquitted Jitendra Singh Gulia, a former judge, of charges stemming from a mother’s complaint that he sexually abused her 14-year-old son at a tennis club in 2021. Despite allegations of drugging and intimidation, evidence presented by the defense led the judge to rule the claims unsubstantiated.
The Jharkhand High Court has temporarily stayed a law requiring 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. The petition, filed by the Jharkhand Small Scale Industries Association, claims the law violates equality principles. The next hearing is scheduled for March 20.
Today(13th August), the Allahabad High Court rejected the bail plea of a person accused of forcibly converting a girl to Islam and sexually exploiting her, stating that religious freedom does not include the right to convert others. The court emphasized that the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, aims to uphold secularism and social harmony in India.
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The Supreme Court Today (May 16th) stayed criminal proceedings before a trial court in Uttar Pradesh over five FIRs lodged against the vice-chancellor of the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) and others for alleged illegal conversion of Hindus to Christianity.
Today, 30th April, The Delhi High Court rebuked Meta for its poor response to a lawsuit regarding the blocking of an Instagram account. The court compared Meta’s efficiency to a government department, emphasizing increased scrutiny of tech companies in India. The possibility of a stern court order was hinted at if Meta fails to improve, highlighting escalating legal and regulatory challenges.
A Mumbai court convicted Kanhaiya, a transgender person, for the kidnapping and murder of a three-month-old infant in 2021. The crime stemmed from a dispute over traditional gifts. The accomplice, Sonu Kale, was acquitted due to lack of evidence. The case underscores the need to protect vulnerable members of society and ensure justice for the innocent victim.
The Madras High Court has taken the Income Tax (I-T) department to task for not allowing tax assesses adequate time to present their cases before finalizing any orders on income tax assessments. This, the court observed, effectively denies them their right to defend. Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, while delivering the verdict on a petition by Gemini […]