The Supreme Court ordered status quo in the defamation case against lawyer and BJP leader Koustav Bagchi over social media posts sharing excerpts from a book about Mamata Banerjee. The Court also issued notice to the West Bengal government while hearing Bagchi’s challenge to the summons issued by a trial court.
In Rameshan v. State of Kerala, the High Court permitted an accused working abroad to reply to the trial court’s questions under Section 351 BNSS through videoconferencing or an authenticated written statement. Justice C.S. Dias said there is “no legal impediment” in allowing remote or written responses.
A First Information Report (FIR) is a key document that starts the criminal justice process in India. It is prepared by the police when they receive information about a cognizable offence. An FIR is crucial as it ensures that the police take up the investigation of a case. It’s essentially the first official report about a crime and serves as the foundation for further legal action. Understanding what an FIR is and how it works empowers you to seek justice effectively and ensures your voice is heard.
