The Karnataka High Court stayed criminal proceedings against a Coorg homestay owner accused after an employee allegedly raped a 33-year-old American tourist. The Court questioned charges under the repealed Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while allowing proceedings against the principal accused to continue.
A Bengaluru woman’s alleged Bumble date video leak case has highlighted concerns around intimate image abuse, privacy violations, and cybercrime. The incident raises legal questions on consent, digital safety, and misuse of private content, with Indian laws providing remedies against such violations.
Delhi High Court restored a PIL highlighting absence of legal protection under BNS for non-consensual unnatural sex. Court pulled up Centre for delay, saying decision is “nowhere in sight” even after 1.5 years.
The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL challenging the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections on waging war against India. The Bench cautioned petitioner Upendra Nath Dalai for repeatedly filing similar petitions and hinted at imposing costs.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea alleging custodial torture and sexual assault of a 17-year-old in Gujarat, asking the petitioner to first seek remedies before the High Court. The plea had sought an SIT or CBI probe, AIIMS medical report, and compensation.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that saying ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ or praising another country is not sedition unless India is denounced, reinforcing free speech under BNS.
Centre tells SC that 18 is a deliberate and protective age limit for consent, crucial to child safety.
Warns that lowering it risks abuse under the guise of adolescent romance.
A Poonch court has ordered FIRs against Zee News and News18 India for defaming a deceased teacher by falsely labeling him as a terrorist during Operation Sindoor coverage. The court criticized the channels for spreading unverified information that harmed the reputation of the victim and his family, emphasizing responsible journalism.
The Court questioned her presence at the station and her demand for an independent probe, remarking: “You are just saying all this because you are a lawyer.” NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the State of Haryana based on a petition filed by a woman lawyer. She has accused Gurugram […]
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Sachin Sirohi and Sanjay Samarval, accused of inciting communal tension by chanting ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ near a mosque in Meerut. The court emphasized that pre-trial detention should not be punitive and affirmed the principle of presumption of innocence, imposing conditions to ensure compliance with the investigation.
