The Jammu & Kashmir High Court introduces new civil rules protecting soldiers from arrests, seizures, and delays during active duty, ensuring fair legal treatment in civil cases.
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Civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde, who has been named as an accused by the Pune Police in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima case, denied all charges against him and asked the Bombay High Court to quash the FIR filed against him. Bombay: Bombay High Court Judge, Justice Sarang Kotwal recuses from hearing an appeal filed by […]
The Supreme Court today has postponed Abbas Ansari’s bail plea hearing regarding an alleged unauthorized meeting with his wife at Chitrakoot jail. The court has given the Uttar Pradesh Government one week to respond, rescheduling the case for September. Ansari challenges denial of bail and his involvement in money laundering cases. Seven individuals, including Ansari’s wife, were arrested.
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The Bombay High Court today has taken suo motu cognizance of a sexual abuse incident involving two kindergarten students. The bench expressed dissatisfaction with the State’s handling of serious crimes and questioned the need for public protests to spur action. It also raised concerns about the number of neglected cases, including the failure to preserve crucial evidence.
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Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court has sent five accused individuals to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the tragic drowning of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of Rau’s IAS coaching center. The incident occurred due to flooding in the basement after heavy rain, leading to concerns about safety measures in educational institutions.
The Uttarakhand High Court has urged the state government to reconsider the necessity of arresting minor boys and girls on dates, emphasizing the potential negative impact on young lives. The Court’s suggestion aims to prevent the unnecessary criminalization of typical adolescent behavior and highlights the need for a more empathetic and understanding approach. This could lead to significant changes in how the legal system handles cases involving minors.
The Supreme Court of India on 15th May, emphasized that arrests in Goods and Services Tax (GST) cases should be founded on credible evidence, not mere suspicion. The court highlighted the need for cautious exercise of arrest powers and stressed that arrests should be supported by substantial material. The bench aims to scrutinize arrest grounds outlined in relevant legislation.
The Supreme Court of India is seeking to establish guidelines to ensure fair investigations involving the Directorate of Enforcement and state government officials. Concerns about potential vindictive arrests and mala-fide witch-hunting have prompted the Court to develop a pan-India mechanism to address these issues. The Court has proposed joint investigations and a transparent mechanism to prevent political misuse of power.