The Delhi High Court criticised an advocate for attending a virtual hearing while standing in a park, calling it a violation of court decorum. It urged Bar Associations to sensitise lawyers on maintaining professionalism during VC proceedings.
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, born June 23, 1962, has had a distinguished legal career, beginning in 1985 and serving in various capacities, including as a law lecturer and Additional Judge at the Bombay High Court. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in 2022 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2024.
A Mumbai man granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case after presenting an MOU indicating a consensual live-in relationship, while the woman denied signing it. Allegations include coercion, blackmail, and abortion. The court found the relationship initially consensual and granted bail, emphasizing the lack of custodial interrogation necessity. Legal questions arise regarding such agreements in rape cases.
The Bombay High Court investigating the tragic death of a pregnant woman and her stillborn child following a C-section performed under a mobile flashlight during a power outage. The petitioner, the woman’s husband, is seeking compensation and a thorough investigation. The Court has requested responses from medical authorities and the hospital, and highlighted the need for compliance with medical ethics regulations.
Yesterday, On 3rd August, Delhi’s Tis Hazari court dismissed bail for accused in the UPSC aspirants’ death case, advising them to approach the appropriate court after investigation was transferred to the CBI. The move comes after the High Court criticized Delhi Police’s handling of the case and warned against recurring tragedies due to neglect. Civil services aspirants continue to protest.
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Judicial Magistrate Vinod Kumar of Tis Hazari Courts today denied bail to SUV driver Manuj Kathuria and basement owners Tejinder Singh, Parvinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, and Sarabjeet Singh in the case of three civil services aspirants’ deaths. Delhi High Court questioned the police’s arrest of the driver and scheduled the next hearing for August 2.
The Supreme Court criticized Justice Jayachandran for commenting on Justice Swaminathan and urged judges to refrain from such criticism. They granted interim bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar and requested an expedited hearing of the case, emphasizing the importance of preventive detention matters. The Court advised against High Court judges making remarks about their colleagues.
The Bombay High Court called out Pune police for providing false statements about a case involving 17 AIMIM members. The members were charged for a procession without permission, leading to communal tensions. The court warned of potential contempt charges if an adequate explanation for the false statement wasn’t provided. The case will continue to be heard on June 25.
Today, On 12th June, the Madras High Court set to hear the habeas corpus petition for YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s release. The court has allowed his mother to request the state government for his temporary medical release. The case has drawn attention due to conflicting opinions among judges and potential implications for free speech and civil liberties in India.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that trial courts must have the conviction judgment prepared before declaring an accused guilty. This ruling came after a case where two men were ordered into custody before the judgment was ready. The court directed District and Sessions Judges to ensure proper procedures to safeguard the rights of the accused.